Mavs = Hot; Lakers = Cold. Could It Happen?

While in Vegas the Cowboys did exactly nothing in free agency, the Rangers got rained out here in Surprise, Arizona, one of my favorite restaurants burned to the ground and the Mavericks injected some madness into March by running off 11 consecutive games and tricking us into thinking they just might catch the slumping Los Angeles Lakers for the ...

Championship Lakers To Lose

Miami, FL, United States - Cleveland has the best record in the NBA, and it traded last month to add multi-dimensional forward Antawn Jamison.

Lakers are a team on edge, with Kobe Bryant setting the tone

The Lakers were already sporting a different look Monday, with Sasha Vujacic back on the court and Ron Artest unveiling his second hairdo in two days.

Hollywood Ending? Los Angeles Lakers Are Mirror Image Of L.A. Arrogance

The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost three games in a row for the first time in three seasons; the first time since they acquired Pau Gasol.

Despite new hairstyle, Ron Artest’s defense didn’t cut it

Artest sports a Dennis Rodman-like dye job featuring the word 'defense' shaved into his scalp in three languages.

Be Wary Of The Weary Laker Free Agent

Written by Matt Moore on Monday, March 8, 2010 Brown has a player option to stay with the Lakers for $2.1 million next season second year of a bi-annual exception deal.

Magic withstand Lakers’ rally to seal 96-94 win

The Orlando Magic held off the Los Angeles Lakers for a 96-94 win on Sunday, with Kobe Bryant missing the chance to tie the game as time expired.

Lakers are making less of more

It's the dog days of the NBA season, and the good news is that the Lakers still have time.

Bryant has stomach illness, will play vs. Magic

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has a stomach illness but is expected to play against the Orlando Magic.

Upsetting times call for a Lakers victory

Mike Bresnahan covers the Lakers for The Times and ties up loose ends on the day of his self-designated "Game of the Week." The Lakers play today at Orlando.

Lakers’ defense on Quentin Richardson and turnovers contribute to 114-111 overtime loss to Miami Heat

This was the guy no one wanted. Quentin Richardson spent most of last summer packing his bags, joining a new team, repacking his bags, joining a new team, and then rinsing and repeating.

Lamar Odom’s aggressive play helps Lakers to win

Lamar Odom, agenda-setter? Indeed, the Lakers forward listened to what he told reporters after Saturday's practice, fully buying into his pledge to throw more muscle Sunday at the Denver Nuggets, expecting a "hard" game and following through successfully with a victory.

How do these Lakers compare?

Funny scene at Lakers shootaround today. Several players, including Kobe Bryant, couldn't help but notice all the photos of Shaquille O'Neal just outside of the Heat's practice court.

Heat overcomes Lakers, Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers needed to bring more than Kobe Bryant to the table.Dwyane Wade had 27 points and 14 assists, Quentin Richardson scored a season-high 25, and the Miami Heat overcame a huge effort by Bryant to beat the Lakers 114-111 in overtime Thursday night.

LeBron and Kobe Team Up

By CHRIS BROUSSARD It's safe to assume that LeBron James and Kobe Bryant haven't talked privately about giving the world what it wants - the dream NBA Finals matchup between James' Cleveland Cavaliers and Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers.