Agent: Antonio McDyess will re-sign with Pistons Nov 24, 2008
The Pistons are 4-5 since the trade, showing their potential with wins over the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers but displaying shortcomings in losses such as Sunday night's defeat at home against the rebuilding Minnesota Timberwolves. Many teams expressed an interest in signing the 34-year-old McDyess, but he chose to return to the city where he revived his career. (Anchorage Daily News)
Dabo has "It" Nov 24, 2008
" I host a radio show with a former World Champion for the Los Angeles Lakers and a former outside linebacker for the New York Giants that played in Super Bowl XXXV, and every week they ask me, "do you think Dabo has 'it. " As former players operating under the biggest spotlight imaginable in the NBA and NFL, they say the "it" factor is enormous in dictating the success or lack thereof in any sport on any level. And every week I've responded "I don't know. (CUTigers.com)
Lakers outlast Kings, improve to 11-1 Nov 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Double-digit scoring by eight Los Angeles Lakers camouflaged what nearly cost them a victory against the young and aggressive Sacramento Kings: sloppy ball handling and poor transition defense. The Lakers committed 18 turnovers Sunday night, which the Kings converted into 30 points. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Magic feast on NBA's mediocre teams Nov 24, 2008
A five-game trip to the West Coast comes in early December and a homestand against the likes of San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State and New Orleans looms around Christmas. So what are the Magic to make of their early success. (Florida Today)
Kings can't top sloppy Lakers Nov 24, 2008
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant grabs a rebound against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in Los Angeles ... LOS ANGELES -- Double-digit scoring by eight Los Angeles Lakers camouflaged what nearly cost them a victory against the young and aggressive Sacramento Kings: sloppy ball handling and poor transition defense. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Thunder fire Carlesimo after 1-12 start Nov 23, 2008
The Thunder also let go assistant Paul Westhead, who guided the Phoenix Mercury to the 2007 WNBA title and won an NBA title in 1980 with the Los Angeles Lakers. Carlesimo was expected to produce a winner around Kevin Durant, but he never really stood a chance. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Thunder fire Carlesimo, bump Scott Brooks into interim role Nov 23, 2008
The Thunder also let go assistant Paul Westhead, who guided the Phoenix Mercury to the 2007 WNBA title and won an NBA title in 1980 with the Los Angeles Lakers. Carlesimo was expected to produce a winner around , but he never really stood a chance. (USA Today -- Sports)
Portland Notebook: Greg Oden impresses crowd coming off the bench in home debut (59) Nov 23, 2008
In six games this season he played 13 minutes in the season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers but didn t score and sprained his ankle Oden is averaging 10 points, 7. 7 rebounds and 2. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
• Stampede blitzed but still put on a show in Burley Nov 23, 2008
Karl, the son of longtime NBA coach George Karl, went undrafted out of college but made the Los Angeles Lakers roster last season. He was cut by the Lakers in late October. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Trail Blazers easily beat Kings Nov 22, 2008
After visiting the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, the Kings fly to Portland for a Monday game at the Rose Garden, where the Blazers are 4-0 this season. "These guys (Portland) are pretty good, I mean they played great," Kings coach Reggie Theus said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Spurs' Ginobili could return next week Nov 22, 2008
Ginobili was slowed by the injury during the Spurs' Western Conference finals loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Spurs also are missing point guard Tony Parker. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Porter seeks moreresiliency from Suns Nov 22, 2008
There were enough examples of the missing fortitude during Thursday night's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, but one particular stretch stood out to Suns coach Terry Porter ... Phoenix Suns Raja Bell, Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire get beat by the Los Angeles Lakers in Thursday's game at US Airways Center in Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bryant, Radmanovic lead Lakers past Suns 105-92 Nov 21, 2008
PHOENIX - Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Vladimir Radmanovic made all five of his 3-pointers to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Phoenix Suns, 105-92 on Thursday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lakers sure don't look like they need Shaq back Nov 21, 2008
A report surfaced last week that Shaquille ONeal might want to end his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. They probably dont have any interest in him right now. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lakers use depth to overwhelm Suns 105-92 Nov 21, 2008
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, drives past Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash during the first quarter of their game in Phoenix ... He's got so much help on this Los Angeles Lakers team it didn't matter. (USA Today -- Sports)
* NBA: Pistons cool off hot Cavaliers Nov 21, 2008
After inflicting the Los Angeles Lakers first loss of the season on Friday, the Pistons proved too good for a Cleveland team that came into the game having won eight straight. Iverson had 23 points, leading a fourth-quarter surge that sealed the game and moved Detroit within half a game of the Cavaliers, who lead the Central Division. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
For Isle artist Peggy Chun, life was a party to the end Nov 21, 2008
The Los Angeles Lakers read to her. She taught classes in painting. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Suns no matchfor Kobe, Lakers Nov 21, 2008
That's where the Los Angeles Lakers put the bar ... Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant dunks on the Phoenix Suns during Thursday night's game. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Kings' stars still hurting Nov 21, 2008
Moore could return as early as Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, while Garcia likely will begin practicing with the team in the next several days. However, Martin, who has missed the past six games, had a second MRI recently and will be out longer than anticipated. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lakers overpower Phoenix Nov 21, 2008
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Vladimir Radmanovic made all five of his 3-pointers to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Suns, 105-92, last night in Phoenix. Bryant shot only 8 of 23, but the Lakers overwhelmed Phoenix with their depth. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
* NBA: Bryant outshines ONeal to lead Lakers over Suns Nov 21, 2008
The Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum, left, has his shot blocked by the Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire in Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday ... Kobe Bryant got the better of former teammate Shaquille ONeal to guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-92 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
GAME REPORT: Trail Blazers 116, Bulls 74 Nov 20, 2008
He was hurt Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. His status is day to day. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pistons end Cavs' win streak Nov 20, 2008
The Pistons handed the Los Angeles Lakers their only defeat, beating them 106-95 Friday night on the road. The Cavs (9-3) are a half-game ahead of the Pistons (8-3) in the Central Division. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Suns-Lakers: A different feel Nov 20, 2008
The Suns have spent most of their 40 years looking up at the Los Angeles Lakers, but that changed for three years. The Suns won Pacific Division titles in 2005, '06 and '07, outplaying the Lakers by a total of 56 games. (AZCentral -- Sports)
NBA Roundup: Pistons shut down another hot team (Today) Nov 20, 2008
The Pistons handed the Los Angeles Lakers their only defeat, beating them Friday night on the road. The Cavaliers (9-3) are a half-game ahead of the Pistons (8-3) in the Central Division. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Magic Johnson Voices Support for @15 Nov 20, 2008
In addition to serving as the chairman and chief executive officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE), Johnson is currently vice president and part owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. A version of the @15 TSA will begin airing during Lakers games within the next month. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bulls start circus trip with a close loss to Lakers Nov 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) Losing a game didn t sit well with the Los Angeles Lakers. They took out their anger on the Chicago Bulls. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
NBA loses a legend Nov 19, 2008
But Newell, who spent time as the general manager of both the San Diego Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers in the '70s and engineered the trade that brought Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Los Angeles, really made his mark in the NBA while running his world famous instructional basketball camp. The annual camp for centers and forwards, housed in Los Angeles, Honolulu and most recently Las Vegas, was known simply as "Big Man Camp." Its origins were humble. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Lakers beat Bulls 116-109 Nov 19, 2008
Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol of Spain (R) goes up to shoot against Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon during their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Nov. 18, 2008. Finally,Lakers won Bulls 116-109. (Xinhuanet, China)
James scores past 11,000 career points milestone Nov 19, 2008
James reached the 11,000-point mark at the age of 23 years and 323 days, while Los Angeles Lakers guard Bryant was 25 years, 99 days when he made it to 11,000 points. Editor: S Zhang. (Xinhuanet, China)
Orlando Magic (5-3) at Dallas Mavericks (1-6) Nov 18, 2008
Nowitzki was 5-of-14 in Tuesday's home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. And because Nowitzki is such a poor passer, look for the Magic to load up on him defensively in hopes of continuing his shooting woes. (Florida Today)
Hornets on edge after recent struggles Nov 18, 2008
In last week's 93-86 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Stojakovic missed his first eight attempts and finished with 10 points on 3-of-13 shooting. He is averaging 12. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Cisco Network Setup Scores for 'Magic' Johnson Nov 18, 2008
The former Los Angeles Lakers' star goes one-on-one with the press to discuss how his company is cutting costs with unified communications ... The former Los Angeles Lakers superstar met with a group of reporters Friday via a video conference to discuss how his sprawling (MJE) has deployed a range of Cisco products in its unified communications line aimed at small to midsized business (SMB). (SmallBusinessComputing)
UCSB Hosts Utah State and No. 1 North Carolina in Huge Week Nov 17, 2008
Former Los Angeles Lakers and UCSB star Don Ford handles the color commentary for the majority of games, home and road. When Ford is not available for road games, Bill Mahoney, yours truly, will handle the task. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Inside the NBA Nov 17, 2008
Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns (Thursday, TNT) The Lakers, off to the league's best start at 7-1, won three of four against the Suns last season. Center will need no extra motivation against Lakers coach Phil Jackson and his former team. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rasheed Wallace saves strength for games Nov 16, 2008
Only 24 hours later against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wallace had a season-high 25 points and once again played just under 40 minutes. "It was nothing new," Wallace said shortly after Detroit's 106-95 win over the Lakers. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Rockets sizzle, Hornets fizzle Nov 16, 2008
And like in defeats to Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Bobcats and Atlanta Hawks, the Hornets could not make enough shots. Often the offense stalled, shots were rushed before the shot clock expired. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Pistons deal Lakers first loss of season Nov 16, 2008
Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant (R) lines up on the free throw line beside Detroit Pistons Rasheed Wallace during their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Nov. 14, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Bogut and the Bucks win second straight Nov 15, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. November 15, 2008 - 6:45PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Weekend television viewing Nov 15, 2008
BASKETBALLDetroit Pistons v Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN, 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Iverson, Wallace help Pistons send Lakers to first loss Nov 15, 2008
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant dunks off an alley-oop in the first half of the Lakers' game against the Detroit Pistons in Los Angeles ... LOS ANGELES (AP) The new-look Detroit Pistons still have the Los Angeles Lakers' number. (USA Today -- Sports)
Iverson, Pistons Hand Lakers 106-95 Loss Nov 15, 2008
Kobe Bryant scored 29 points for the Lakers, but went 12-of-30 from the floor. Stay on top of breaking news. (ABC 7 News, DC)
High hopes for Oden Nov 15, 2008
And in that game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Oden, 7-feet, 285 pounds, got his size 19 sneakers tangled with an opponent and sprained his right foot. Suddenly, the expectations became questions. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Pistons deal Lakers first defeat of NBA season Nov 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES, (AFP) - Rasheed Wallace and recently acquired Allen Iverson scored 25 points apiece as Detroit handed the Los Angeles Lakers their first defeat of the National Basketball Association season. All five of Detroit's starters scored in double figures as the Pistons downed the Lakers 106-95. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Iverson, Wallace lead Pistons past Warriors Nov 14, 2008
Pistons G Rodney Stuckey worked out before the game and is expected to play Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Stuckey missed the first two games of the road trip after undergo tests for being lightheaded and dizzy. (Anchorage Daily News)
PISTONS WIN: Detroit takes out Golden State on the road Nov 14, 2008
With a game against the undefeated Los Angeles Lakers coming up Friday night, Detroit is looking for a complete game to extend that winning streak ... Pistons G Rodney Stuckey worked out before the game and is expected to play Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. (USA Today -- Sports)
NBA Southwest: Spurs need to tread water Nov 14, 2008
Once the playoffs start, it's a new season and it's hard to imagine anyone -- even a 65-win Los Angeles Lakers team -- wanting to face off with a playoff- tested trio of Duncan, Parker and Ginobili. T-MAC FINDS HIS STROKE Tracy McGrady is one of the best pure scorers in the NBA and is as tough a matchup as you will find but a sore knee was certainly affecting the superstar. (ABC 7 News, DC)
7-footers have Lakers head, shoulders above Nov 14, 2008
I watched the Los Angeles Lakers win another one Wednesday night and was left with an obvious question: Who'll finish second in the Western Conference. At the moment, the Hornets are in the process of an early-season tour of their highly competitive conference: Portland here tonight, at Houston on Saturday, followed by Sacramento next week at the Arena. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Scott wants backup to get point offensively Nov 14, 2008
During Wednesday night's 93-86 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, James stumbled in a performance that included 1-of-3 shooting, a turnover and no assists in just more than five minutes in the first half. He did not play in the second half. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Fernandez scores 25 as Blazers win at Miami Nov 14, 2008
We won and I got to play a full game, which is good for me, said Oden, who was injured in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 28 and missed six games. I feel good. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Hornets cant overcome slow start, fall 93-86 Nov 14, 2008
The Los Angeles Lakers showed exactly why they re the defending Western Conference champion. New Orleans showed why its thought of as a possible contender for that title. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Bogut leads Bucks to beat Spurs Nov 13, 2008
In other games, the Los Angeles Lakers are now the league's only unbeaten team after they overcame New Orleans 93-86 and Boston inflicted the first defeat of the season on Atlanta. Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher each scored 20 points for the Lakers, who improved to 7-0 with the win. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
POWER RANKINGS: The 2008 NBA finalists are in midseason form Nov 13, 2008
Los Angeles Lakers lead NBA Power Rankings - Marty Burns - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
FANTASY: Lineup suggestions Nov 13, 2008
Los Angeles Lakers (3 games - @Dallas, @New Orleans, Detroit). 4. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
NBA INSIDER NOTES: Jackson mum on retirement plan Nov 13, 2008
In keeping with his sense of mystery and detachment, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson is vague about how much longer he will coach in the NBA. ... Oden was the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NBA draft, then missed all of last season following knee surgery and only managed to play 13 minutes against the Los Angeles Lakers in his long-awaited debut last month. (USA Today -- Sports)
Colangelo to direct USA Basketball board Nov 13, 2008
Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher each scored 20 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-0 with a 93-86 road victory over the New Orleans Hornets. Chris Paul had 30 points and 13 assists for New Orleans (4-3). (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Poor shooting prompts Orlando to pick it up on defense Nov 13, 2008
Then, in Portland's season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, Oden sprained his mid-foot and hasn't played since. The 7-foot center could return at some point on the Blazers' East Coast trip, but he wasn't in uniform against the Magic. (Florida Today)
NOT THERE YET Nov 13, 2008
If you're grading the test, the Hornets didn't exactly flunk Wednesday night's big exam against the Western Conference-favorite Los Angeles Lakers. But a sellout crowd of 18,239 at the New Orleans Arena watched as the Hornets' fourth-quarter push to overcome what at times was a 23-point deficit fell short, thanks to the only 3-point shot reigning league MVP Kobe Bryant attempted. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Chris MannixINSIDE THE NBA Nov 13, 2008
Los Angeles Lakers managing just fine with three small forwards - Chris Mannix - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stolen driver forces Poulter out of Open Nov 13, 2008
" The tournament starts on Thursday but world number 25 Poulter would have been unable to secure a replacement driver until Friday. India's Anirban Lahiri will take the Englishman's place in the field for the 5 million event at Sentosa Golf Club, the richest national open on the Asian Tour. (Editing by Tony Jimenez) Buzz Up More... Most Viewed - Odd News Reuters Reuters Reuters AP Reuters Most Blogged - Odd News Bluebird Banter Mon Nov 10, 2:02 pm EDT Wizbang Pop! Mon Nov 10, 5:16 am EDT... (Yahoo News)
More of this story Nov 13, 2008
It was played in the Missoula County High School game and featured the Los Angeles Lakers and San Francisco Warriors. K.R. was at that game. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Lakers extend winning streak to seven Nov 13, 2008
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Los Angeles Lakers held off a late rally by New Orleans to claim a 93-86 win, extending winning streak to seven games on Wednesday ... Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant directs the offense against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas November 11, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fisher, Bryant Lead Lakers Past Hornets Nov 13, 2008
NEW ORLEANS -- Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher each scored 20 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-0 with a 93-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. The Lakers never trailed and led by as much as 23 points before nervously holding on against a team that is expected to be one of their chief rivals for Western Conference supremacy. (Click2Houston, TX)
Lakers rally past Mavs, remain unbeaten Nov 12, 2008
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd, left, tries to get around Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant on Tuesday ... DALLAS - Down after one quarter, two and even three, the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves in an unfamiliar place. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Lakers knock off Mavericks, improve record to 6-0 Nov 12, 2008
DALLAS (AP) Down after one quarter, two and even three, the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves in an unfamiliar place. Yet even with the Dallas Mavericks getting terrific games out of and , and friends found a way to pull out another one. (USA Today -- Sports)
