Andrew Bynum News

HOUSTON a ' They stand to be the difference makers in this Lakers season, as far as we can tell right now.

The reeling New Orleans Hornets kick off a tough, three- game road trip Sunday by facing the reigning NBA Champion LA Lakers at Staples Center.

KOBE Bryant became the youngest National Basketball Association player to reach 24,000 points on Friday, the Lakers' guard scoring 41 to lead injury-hit Los Angeles to a 114-98 home victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

An MRI exam revealed that Andrew Bynum avoided serious injury, but has a strained right elbow, making him doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Presumably this MRI wasread without first being sent toSpain, and word out of El Segundo this afternoon is that Andrew Bynum suffered a strained right elbow in LA's 103-102 win over the Rockets Wednesday night.

Pau Gasol doesn't expect to make his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

They say good teams can make a push at one or two points in a game that the opposition can't handle.

The surprising Houston Rockets face a big test Wednesday when they welcome the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers to Toyota Center.

Now I've never been one to spread gossip but this particular item deserved a little attention.

The defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers kick off a quick two-game road trip Tuesday, when they face the improved Oklahoma City Thunder at Ford Center.

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When Pau Gasol first felt his right hamstring tighten up during practice three weeks ago, he assumed the injury was so inconsequential that he didn't bother to sit out the rest of the session.

The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers were knocked to the canvas the last time out and will try to get back on their feet tonight, when they welcome the Atlanta Hawks to Staples Center.

To celebrate his 22nd birthday, Los Angeles Lakers center, Andrew Bynum , bought himself a little gift-- a $50,000 car.

The defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers shoot for their second straight win in the young season when they welcome the Dallas Mavericks to Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant's typical excellence, along with an impressive supporting effort from Andrew Bynum, ensured the Los Angeles Lakers that their championship ring ceremony wouldn't be the lone highlight of the season opener.

LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant scored 33 points, and Andrew Bynum added 26 on his 22nd birthday as the reigning NBA champions opened defense of their title Tuesday night by beating the Clippers, 99-92, at the Staples Center.

Overpaid in the NBA: What a silly list by Forbes. Using some convoluted formula , Andrew Bynum of the Lakers was listed as the most overpaid player in the NBA.

For just one more night, Lakers fans want to revel in last year's championship run.

All in all, a strong opening to the '09-'10 season. Breakdown below. This was a TNT game delayed at the start with a ring ceremony before the tip.