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Don't adjust your television. This is really happening. Unless Ron Artest experiences one of those Ron-Ron moments when he completely loses his senses and changes his mind, the free agent and former King today officially becomes a Los Angeles Laker.

Posted by Christopher Glotfelty The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Lakers backup point guard Shannon Brown has agreed to a two-year deal worth $4.2 million that includes a player option in the second year.

The Lakers learned a bit more about their future Monday by agreeing to terms on a contract with Shannon Brown , though remained far apart in negotiations with the team that employed him the last five seasons.

Laker is the best huh budie someone needs to go back to school. we'll see who's gonna stink you guys just can't beat the Celtics we know how to beat you guys get over it.

Marc Stein of ESPN.com reports that Artest said in a text message to ESPN that, "I am happy to say I'm goin' to L.A." Artest reportedly met with Lakers owner Jerry Buss and head coach Phil Jackson ... by Rich Kurtzman 257 reads Breaking News Marc Stein of ESPN.com reports that Artest said in a text message to ESPN that, "I am happy to say I'm goin' ...

Kobe Bryant will no longer have to worry about Ron Artest guarding him in the playoffs.

Bryant, who led the Lakers to their 15th NBA crown with a convincing 4-1 series win over the Orlando Magic last month, has spent his entire 13-season career in Los Angeles .

Antonio Villaraigosa will be sworn in Wednesday for his second term as the mayor of Los Angeles.

It's June 25, NBA Draft Day as the following scene unfolds before us... LA Lakers to the NBA: "You Can Keep Your Stinking Draft Picks!" by John 'Fatty'-Fatland [HUMOR] 46 reads Humor It's June 25, NBA Draft Day as the following scene unfolds before us.

The Lakers just won the NBA championship with a deep, young and talented team that could remain that way if they sign their three free agents.

Three players top Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak's wish list for the No. 29 pick in tonight's NBA draft.

The NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers will likely unload at least one of their three draft picks.

Since 2000, the Lakers have either won or made it to the NBA Finalssix times. That means one thing when it comes to the NBA Draft a ' they'll be picking very late.

The rich got richer this past season when the Lakers earned their 15th NBA championship and Kobe Bryant snared his first without Shaquille O'Neal. The Lakers will continue to be a significant contender for the foreseeable future but do have a few decisions to make.

He's still at the top of his game, but at 30 and with 1,118 NBA games played, he probably doesn't have a lot of peak basketball years left.

The 2009 world champion Lakers conducted exit interviews for half their roster on Tuesday, with a full-fledged press corps present and eager to discover whether Los Angeles will be able to keep its roster in tact to threaten for additional titles in 2010 and beyond.

Reporting from Orlando, Fla. -- His cap had been drenched in champagne and was askew on top of Lamar Odom's head.

ORLANDO, Fla. Minutes after leading his Los Angeles Lakers to the 15th NBA title in franchise history, Kobe Bryant said he felt like he got "a big, old monkey off my back." The monkey? Try a 7-foot-2, 300-plus-pound Shaquille O'Neal and the criticism that Bryant, who teamed with O'Neal to win three straight championships from 2000 to 2002, couldn't ...

Mark Madsen of the Minnesota Timberwolves started his NBA career with the Lakers.

The Lakers' Trevor Ariza acknowledges the fans during the victory parade celebrating the Lakers' NBA basketball championship in Los Angeles, Wednesday, June 17, 2009.