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Kobe Bryant announces August event to help eradicate homelessness
On Sunday night, Kobe Bryant announced "Kobe up Close," an Aug. 15 charity event to be held at Nokia Theatre. "I'd like to officially announce that I'm partnering with the Sports Spectacular to help eradicate homelessness," said Bryant in a pre-recorded...
Tags: Elgin Baylor, Jerry Buss, Carmelo Anthony, Baron Davis, Metta World Peace
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New D-Fenders Coach Mark Madsen sets ambitious goals
Mark Madsen was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the D-Fenders, the Lakers' D-League affiliate. "It's great to be back here in Los Angeles," Madsen said. "The L.A. D-Fenders, in its short history, has a rich tradition of developing players,...
Tags: Minnesota Timberwolves, Mark Madsen, Philosophy, Houston Rockets, Andrew Goudelock
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He's just the man to lead the Lakers: Phil for president
On farewell day, they waved until their hands hurt. Kobe Bryant pleaded for Lakers management to pay millions to Dwight Howard, millions to Pau Gasol, millions for the luxury tax, anything to keep the Lakers together for the final year of his contract....
Tags: Chris Paul, Staples Center, Phil Jackson, San Antonio Spurs, Shaquille O'Neal
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In this NBA, it's brawn over brains and muscle that matters
It is always easier to be critical when you don't have a dog in the fight, so let's go ahead. The NBA playoffs are in full swing. If we think hard, we in Los Angeles can remember what that's like. People flying purple flags out car windows. The Clippers...
Tags: Memphis Grizzlies, Kendrick Perkins, Zach Randolph, Los Angeles Clippers, Marc Gasol
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With Warriors surge, competition fierce for Lakers in Pacific Division
With the Golden State Warriors emerging this postseason, the Lakers may "win 50 games next and finish No. 3 in the Pacific Division again," according to former Times columnist Mark Heisler at LakersNation.com. The Warriors finished 47-35 this past...
Tags: Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Nash, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard
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Lakers' Week 26 in review
The Lakers hit a playoff dead end in Week 26, trying to beat the San Antonio Spurs with a decimated skeleton crew. TNT and NBA TV analysts Steve Kerr, Kenny Smith and Dennis Scott all agreed that the Lakers had no real chance against San Antonio....
Tags: Gregg Popovich, Mike Brown (basketball), Steve Nash, Houston Rockets, Andrew Goudelock
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Lakers fall to Spurs, 102-91, in Game 2 of series
Spurs 102, Lakers 91 (final) The San Antonio Spurs held home court, going up 2-0 over the Lakers with a 102-91 victory in Game 2 of their best-of-seven playoff series Wednesday night. Tony Parker led all scorers with 28 points, hitting 9 of 20 shots...
Tags: Earl Clark, Tony Parker, Kawhi Leonard, Steve Nash, Metta World Peace
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Letters: Who's the future of the Lakers?
This talk of whether the Lakers should re-sign Dwight Howard is a no-brainer. D12 is the superstar the Lakers need to build their future on. Fans and the media have been too hard on a guy recovering from serious back surgery, forced to take a back...
Tags: Los Angeles Clippers, Aaron Harang, Shaquille O'Neal, Sports, Dwight Howard
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Steve Blake out indefinitely; Nash and Meeks doubtful for Friday
As the season began, so will it presumably end for the Lakers. The Lakers announced on Thursday that Steve Blake is out indefinitely after an ultrasound confirmed a moderate strain of his right hamstring. Steve Nash received two additional epidural...
Tags: Darius Morris (basketball), San Antonio Spurs, Jordan Hill, Mike D'Antoni, Pau Gasol
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Jerry West: Criticism of Mike D'Antoni is 'grossly unfair'
Hall of Famer and former Laker Jerry West came out in support of Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni, who has received heat from media and fans after the team squeaked into the playoffs with a 45-37 record. "I think there's been far too much criticism of Mike...
Tags: Earl Clark, Social Media, Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant
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Balloons in Clippers' colors hang from Lakers statues; fans unhappy
Balloons in the Clippers' colors were hanging on Laker legend statues before the Clippers played the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. When the news hit Twitter that the likenesses of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West and Chick Hearn had red...
Tags: Memphis Grizzlies, Sculpture, Magic Johnson, Arts, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Should the Lakers amnesty Kobe Bryant to save $80 million?
Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant will be out six to nine months because of a torn left Achilles' tendon, according to doctors. Of course, Bryant is 34 and has spent 17 years in the NBA. He may never be the same player again. Which is why the idea of...
Tags: Los Angeles Clippers, Larry Bird, Dwight Howard, Mitch Kupchak, National Basketball Association
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