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LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 29 points in the third quarter before sitting out the fourth Friday night, and Andrew Bynum had 13 points and 13 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver ...

For those not familiar with the comedy legend , Keaton made his name off a blend of physical comedy and deadpan expression .

The Lakers preseason officially ended Monday afternoon, ironically a lot like it began.

In predicted order of finish: 1. LAKERS 2007-08 record: 57-25 Newcomer: Josh Powell.

Luke Walton realized missing the first half of training camp might cut into his playing time, but even he couldn't have been prepared for his role to diminish this drastically.

The Los Angles Lakers were chosen by 46.2 percent of the league's general managers to win the 2008-09 NBA championship.

The NBA's Board of Governors has approved the expanded use of instant replay for this season.

Pau Gasol scored 13 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 88-77 on Thursday night without the ailing Kobe Bryant.

ANAHEIM, Calif. Kobe Bryant was held out of the Lakers' preseason game Thursday night because of residual swelling in his right knee following a collision with teammate Josh Powell on Tuesday night against ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant left in the first half of their preseason game against Charlotte with a hyperextended right knee.

Phil Jackson suggested earlier this week that Kobe Bryant's legs might be a bit weary after his hectic summer.

Some Laker fans, for example, might think that Josh Powell could very well be referred to as "Ronny Turiaf" . After all, Martinique's Favorite Son played a backup big man role for the Lakers with duties ...

There was a time when Chris Mihm was the Lakers' starting center, when he was athletic and mobile.

As the 2008/2009 NBA pre-season is about to kick off.A I'd like to welcome back my friends to a brand new season of Laker basketball.A After a quiet summer by the Lakers, they appear to be heading into the new ...

He's quieter. A lot quieter. And he's not big on dancing along the sidelines, or pounding his chest.

Bynum smiled when told about Jackson's analysis. "He always says that," he said.

From the desk of Philip D. Jackson, coach of nine NBA champions: I've got to use up this old "From the desk of" stationary, because by the time this season ends, that clause about "nine NBA champions" is ...

Good info from Eric Pincus at Hoopsworld regarding the contract of DJ Mbenga . Turns out it's a two-year deal, with the first being guaranteed.

The Los Angeles Lakers head into the 2008-09 season with far greater expectations than they did a year ago at this time.

Brandon Heath knew why he was at the courts. It wasn't any secret that he was there to help work out Josh Powell, a 6-foot-9 post player, whom the Lakers had their eye on.