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Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes punched an opponent during a San Francisco Pro-Am game Thursday.
August 5, 2011 at 6:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Trey Johnson is heading to Italy to play basketball next season.
August 3, 2011 at 5:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is set to meet with Turkish club Besiktas on Saturday, according to a report.
July 28, 2011 at 8:50 PM -
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Turkish club Besiktas is in talks with Kobe Bryant's representatives about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers' star playing in Turkey during the...
July 22, 2011 at 12:50 AM -
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Turkish club Besiktas is in talks with Kobe Bryant's representatives about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers' star playing in Turkey during the...
July 21, 2011 at 5:50 AM -
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Neighbors have buried a teenager who died when a motorcycle collided with a vehicle carrying Lakers player Lamar Odom and hurtled onto a New York City sidewalk.
July 19, 2011 at 6:50 PM -
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A pedestrian died after being hit by a car carrying Lakers forward Lamar Odom, according to multiple media reports.
July 19, 2011 at 3:50 PM -
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Lamar Odom was a passenger in a car that struck and seriously injured a motocyclist and a pedestrian in his hometown, according to the New York Post.
July 17, 2011 at 10:50 PM -
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Brian Shaw, the former Los Angeles Lakers' assistant coach once thought to be the heir apparent to Phil Jackson, said the way he learned he didn't get...
July 15, 2011 at 5:50 PM -
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Brian Shaw had Kobe Bryant's support, among others, to become the Los Angeles Lakers coach upon Phil Jackson's retirement.
July 13, 2011 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers hired famed Italian coach Ettore Messina, who will serve as a coaching consultant to new head coach Mike Brown, the team announced Friday.
July 8, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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Chuck Person and Quin Snyder have been hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as assistants to new coach Mike Brown.
July 1, 2011 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant underwent an experimental but increasingly popular procedure last month in Germany in an attempt to help his oft-injured right knee to heal, a...
July 1, 2011 at 12:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown will not exercise the option in his contract to remain with the team next season and will test the waters as an unrestricted free...
June 30, 2011 at 5:50 PM -
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Former Pistons coach John Kuester has been hired as an assistant coach for the Lakers, the team announced Wednesday.
June 29, 2011 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers opened a two-day veteran minicamp on Tuesday with the hopes of finding a player or two they would be interested in signing for next season.
June 28, 2011 at 3:50 PM -
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New Lakers coach Mike Brown is "more than OK" with Kobe Bryant's public silence about Brown's hiring.
June 24, 2011 at 12:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers were mentioned in various trade scenarios in the days leading up to the NBA draft, but general manager Mitch Kupchak dismissed the speculation as...
June 23, 2011 at 7:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest wants to change his name to Metta World Peace.
June 23, 2011 at 5:50 PM -
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Former Lakers lead assistant Brian Shaw has spoken to the Indiana Pacers, though it's unclear what his role might be with the team.
June 23, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has exercised his option to extend his contract for the 2011-12 season.
June 22, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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Former University of Utah coach Jim Boylen will join Mike Brown's Lakers staff as an assistant, a source said.
June 20, 2011 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Mike Brown has shortened his list of assistant coach candidates.
June 19, 2011 at 11:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers lost a member of its extended family on Tuesday as Ashlyn Horry, the daughter of former Lakers forward Robert Horry, died at the age of 17...
June 14, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers captain Derek Fisher had dinner with new coach Mike Brown on Thursday.
June 9, 2011 at 9:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant had plenty to say about how he wants to help end homelessness among youth in Los Angeles. The NBA superstar had nothing to say about new Lakers coach Mike...
June 7, 2011 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers assistant coach Chuck Person traveled to Houston on Sunday and will interview with the Rockets for a position on new head coach Kevin McHale's staff on...
June 6, 2011 at 1:50 PM -
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Italian coach Ettore Messina has agreed to join Mike Brown's coaching staff with the Lakers, a source familiar with the negotiations said.
June 5, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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Heading into retirement, Shaquille O'Neal thanked the Los Angeles Lakers for planning to retire his No. 34, said he won't pursue a coaching career in the...
June 3, 2011 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers forward Pau Gasol says he wants to play for Spain at this summer's European Championship.
June 2, 2011 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers said they plan to retire Shaquille O'Neal's jersey.
June 1, 2011 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Matt Barnes exercised his $1.91 million option to stay with the team next season, he announced Tuesday.
May 31, 2011 at 6:50 PM -
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Mike Brown has taken over as the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and says he's ready to help the team build on its past success.
May 31, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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Jim Buss, son of Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss, says he regrets not talking to Kobe Bryant about the decision to hire Mike Brown as Phil Jackson's...
May 29, 2011 at 1:50 PM -
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On the same day Mike Brown agreed in principle to a four-year, $18.25 million deal to replace Phil Jackson as the next coach the Lakers, assistant GM Ronnie Lester will...
May 25, 2011 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers are finalizing a deal to make Mike Brown their next coach, a source said on Wednesday.
May 25, 2011 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers have moved passed the interview phase of their head coaching search and have narrowed down the field of candidates to Mike Brown, Rick Adelman and Brian Shaw...
May 24, 2011 at 10:50 PM -
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A lawsuit has been filed against the owner of the Staples Center by the family of a 2-year-old boy who fell to his death at a Los Angeles Lakers game in...
May 24, 2011 at 12:50 PM -
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Rick Carlisle says the Thunder are the best team that the Mavs have played in playoffs.
May 21, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw interviewed for the Warriors' head-coaching vacancy, according to sources.
May 20, 2011 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers are taking a deliberate approach to their search for a successor to Phil Jackson, but NBA coaching sources told ESPN.com the team has added Mike Brown to its...
May 20, 2011 at 1:50 PM -
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One of the most respected executives in the NBA is joining one of its most challenged franchises.
May 20, 2011 at 10:50 AM -
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says that his relationship with the Lakers has grown testy and he feels slighted.
May 19, 2011 at 9:50 AM -
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Lakers assistant Frank Hamblen faces an uncertain future.
May 18, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers assistant coaches Chuck Person and Brian Shaw have permission and are scheduled to be interviewed by the Warriors, league sources said Friday.
May 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM -
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Mike Dunleavy is on the Lakers short list of coaching candidates.
May 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers are very interested in Rick Adelman as a replacement for Phil Jackson, sources said.
May 12, 2011 at 1:50 PM -
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Having had several days to let the Dallas Mavericks' unceremonious sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers sink in, Kobe Bryant was able to find a silver lining to...
May 11, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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The NBA suspended Lakers big man Andrew Bynum for five games for his actions against the Mavericks' J.J. Barea.
May 10, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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Celtics forward Kevin Garnett and Lakers guard Kobe Bryant have been selected to the NBA all-defensive first team for a record-tying ninth time.
May 9, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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The Mavericks are hungry for more after they devoured the Lakers in a sweep.
May 9, 2011 at 7:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak believes Phil Jackson this time.
May 8, 2011 at 6:50 PM -
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Jason Terry tied an NBA playoff record with nine 3-pointers and the Dallas Mavericks matched another postseason mark with 20 3's, powering them to a 122-86...
May 8, 2011 at 3:50 PM -
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Just before what could've been the last game of his coaching career, Lakers coach Phil Jackson was fined $35,000 for comments about the officiating.
May 8, 2011 at 12:50 PM -
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Pau Gasol responds to some internet rumors as to why his production is down during the playoffs.
May 7, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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Despite his team's 3-0 deficit in the Western Conference semifinals after the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-92 on Friday, Kobe Bryant remains...
May 7, 2011 at 12:50 PM -
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The Dallas Mavericks don't necessarily think that Ron Artest's suspension will hurt the Los Angeles Lakers during Game 3 on Wednesday night.
May 6, 2011 at 12:50 PM -
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A confident, cheery and somewhat defiant Lakers team took to the practice court Thursday less than 24 hours after falling behind 2-0 in their Western Conference...
May 5, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest was suspended one game for his foul on the Mavericks' Jose Juan Barea in Wednesday's game.
May 5, 2011 at 1:50 PM -
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Awkward play late in the fourth quarter probably will lead to a suspension, the Lakers coach thinks.
May 5, 2011 at 1:50 AM -
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Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points and the Mavericks beat the Lakers again to go up 2-0 in the series.
May 4, 2011 at 10:50 PM -
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Phil Jackson said the Lakers are worried after losing to the Mavs in Game 1.
May 4, 2011 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers have sent in tape from their Game 1 loss to the Mavericks to the NBA, protesting that they should have been allowed to make a substitution late in the...
May 3, 2011 at 4:50 PM -
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The Dallas Mavericks might have planted a seed of doubt in the two-time defending champions' minds while stealing Game 1 and homecourt advantage away from the...
May 3, 2011 at 8:50 AM -
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The Mavs rallied for a 96-94 victory over the Lakers on Monday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
May 2, 2011 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Phil Jackson thinks that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban should buy the Dodgers.
May 2, 2011 at 7:50 PM -
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Before the Los Angeles Lakers begin their second-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, there continues to be some second-guessing about the state of guard...
April 30, 2011 at 6:50 PM -
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The Houston Rockets have requested permission to speak to Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw about their head coaching vacancy.
April 30, 2011 at 3:50 PM -
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Mavericks' Caron Butler optimistic he can return for playoff series against Lakers.
April 29, 2011 at 7:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 24 points in the first three quarters, then let his Lakers teammates take over in a dominant 98-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on...
April 28, 2011 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Phil Jackson revealed his thoughts on the city of New Orleans on Thursday night before Game 6 versus the Hornets.
April 28, 2011 at 6:50 PM -
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A Kobe Bryant foul in Game 5 was upgraded to a flagrant 1 on Thursday.
April 28, 2011 at 2:50 PM -
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Phil Jackson said he would be willing to play Kobe Bryant heavy minutes Thursday despite a sprained ankle.
April 27, 2011 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers pushed the Hornets to the brink of first-round playoff elimination with a 106-90 victory in Game 5 on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 series lead.
April 26, 2011 at 10:50 PM -
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When asked if Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was definitely suiting up on Tuesday night, coach Phil Jackson said, "That's right."
April 26, 2011 at 1:50 PM -
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Ron Artest was named the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award winner on Tuesday.
April 26, 2011 at 12:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant suffered a sprained left ankle in Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Hornets, a Lakers spokesperson said Monday. His status is day to day.
April 25, 2011 at 5:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant rolled his left ankle late in the Los Angeles Lakers' 93-88 loss to the New Orleans Hornets in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday.
April 25, 2011 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers forward Derrick Caracter was reportedly arrested and charged with battery in New Orleans on Sunday.
April 25, 2011 at 7:50 AM