Kobe Bryant News

The LA Lakers rallied from 51-49 down at the halfway point to sink the Memphis Grizzlies 114-98 at Staples Center.

In 2007, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant decided to request a trade because he felt that management wasn't making the right moves to build a championship team.

It was a day of medical terms and injury evaluations, a time for the Lakers to take a breath after two overtime road victories and, of greater importance, take stock of their ailing big men.

Even Allen Iverson is worried whether his tumultuous debut week with the Memphis Grizzlies has poisoned his relationship with another coach.

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The Mavericks found the zone in their self-reviving win Friday over the Los Angeles Lakers .

They were his Big Three, a trio of players you either haven't heard of or names that would serve as good subjects for a 'where are they now?' trivia question.

Kobe exploded in the Lakers' win over the Hawks Sunday night. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill It's not good to play the Los Angeles Lakers after a loss, especially after they were embarrassed on their home court Friday.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, who has yet to play this season due to injury, has been cleared to resume practicing with the team, the Spanish forward announced on Wednesday.

His back ached, and his throat was sore, but as he trudged off to a hot shower after the Lakers' overtime road victory over the Thunder on Tuesday night, Kobe Bryant turned and offered some advice to the Spurs' Manu Ginobili.

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

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant did not attend the team shoot-around this morning because of flu-like symptoms that included a fever.

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Published: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. Ron Artest is still trying to get comfortable with the Los Angeles Lakers' triangle offense, but the 2004 defensive player of the year is as usual having no problem on the other end of the floor.

LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant had 41 points and eight rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away with 18 consecutive points in the third quarter for a 118-110 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.

The first step to beating the Lakers is getting over the fear factor. You know how it is.

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.

Boston, Cleveland, Orlando and San Antonio are all fired up in their bid to dethrone the reigning NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers.

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.

The Mavericks have never come to the greater Los Angeles area and won back-to-back games against the LA teams.