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Lakers Coach Jackson Signs Extension

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson signed a two-year contract extension Wednesday believed to be worth about $24 million, keeping him on the bench through the 2009-10 season. Complete Story...

Kobe Leads Lakers to Win Over Warriors

Kobe Bryant had 20 of his 28 points in the second half, six teammates scored in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Golden State 123-113 Sunday night for their ninth straight win over the Warriors.

A.I. Scores 51, but Lakers Beat Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers' team effort trumped Allen Iverson's big night. Iverson scored a season-high 51 points but the Lakers had three players, led by Kobe Bryant's 25, score 20-plus points to give the Lakers a 111-107 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

Turkoglu Keys Late Rally to Beat Lakers

Hedo Turkoglu sparked a pivotal 9-0 run with a 3-pointer that put Orlando ahead to stay and added a layup with 55 seconds left to lead the Orlando Magic to a 104-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.

AK-47's Triple-Double Paces Jazz

Andrei Kirilenko had his third career triple-double and Deron Williams scored a career-high 35 points to help the Utah Jazz overcome injuries to two starters and beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-96 on Friday night.

Vujacic's Big Fourth Spurs Lakers 127-99

Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and reserve guard Sasha Vujacic dominated the fourth quarter, scoring 19 of his career-high 22 points and powering the Los Angeles Lakers to a 127-99 rout of the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

Jackson Agrees to Stay With Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson said he has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension believed to be worth about $24 million, putting him under contract through the 2009-10 season.

Kobe Nets 35 As Lakers Top Sonics 106-99

Kobe Bryant scored six of his 35 points in the final 3:51 and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Seattle 106-99 Tuesday night, snapping a three-game skid and sending the SuperSonics to their fifth straight loss.

Kidd Leads Nets Over Kobe and Lakers

Jason Kidd had 15 points and 14 assists to help the New Jersey Nets overcome Kobe Bryant's 31 points and beat the Los Angeles Lakers 100-102 Sunday night.

Redd Scores 26 As Bucks Beat Lakers

Michael Redd scored 26 points and helped hold Kobe Bryant in check as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 110-103 Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.

Kobe Sends Lakers to a 4th Straight Win

Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 134-114 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win. Jordan Farmar had a career-high 18 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 10 rebounds and the Lakers rolled to a season-high point total.

Odom's 25 Helps Lakers Beat Pistons

Lamar Odom had 25 points and 15 rebounds, and Kobe Bryant and Jordan Farmar made key plays down the stretch to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

Rockets' McGrady Injures Elbow

Rockets guard Tracy McGrady is expected to miss about a week after straining his right elbow against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.

Kobe, Lakers Beat Rockets; T-Mac Hurt

The Houston Rockets may have lost more than a game on Wednesday night. Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of Tracy McGrady's injury to beat the Rockets 93-90 on Wednesday night.

NBA Talks to Lakers About Coach's Remark

Coach Phil Jackson said he deserved the reprimand he got from the NBA on Wednesday for making a sexual reference in a comment following the Los Angeles Lakers' loss in San Antonio.

Spurs Slow Down Kobe to Win 4th Straight

Tony Parker had 26 points and nine assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-92 Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.

Kobe Scores 30 As Lakers Beat Wolves

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and Lamar Odom had 18 points and 10 rebounds in his season debut Friday night to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-93 victory over the winless Minnesota Timberwolves.

Stojakovic Hits 10 3s As Hornets Win

Peja Stojakovic made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers, and Chris Paul established another Hornets team mark with 21 assists Tuesday night in New Orleans' 118-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kobe Scores 33 to Lead Lakers Past Jazz

Kobe Bryant scored six of his 33 points in the final 4 1/2 minutes after blocking an attempted dunk by Andrei Kirilenko, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 119-109 on Sunday night.

Lakers Spoil Suns' Home Opener With Rout

Vladimir Radmanovic made all four of his 3-pointers and scored 19 points, and Kobe Bryant added 16 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a stunning 119-98 rout of listless Phoenix in the Suns' home opener on Friday night.

T-Mac Lifts Rockets to Win Over Lakers

Shane Battier made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left, and the Houston Rockets withstood a furious rally from Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in a 95-93 victory on Tuesday night.

Jazz-Lakers Game in San Diego Canceled

The preseason game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz scheduled for Thursday night at San Diego was canceled because of the devastation caused by wind-whipped fires that forced at least 346,000 homes in San Diego County to be evacuated.

Bobcats' Morrison Likely Done for Season

Charlotte Bobcats reserve forward Adam Morrison is likely done for the season after an MRI exam on Sunday revealed a torn ligament in his left knee. The injury occurred with about 5 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter of Saturday night's 113-93 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kobe Bryant Upbeat Before Lakers' Game

Kobe Bryant appeared upbeat when he spoke to reporters before the Los Angeles Lakers faced Seattle on Thursday night in an exhibition game.

Lakers Owner Considers Trading Bryant

Jerry Buss has already shown that he'll part with superstars. Yet upon hearing that the Los Angeles Lakers' owner would consider trading Kobe Bryant, even Shaquille O'Neal was shocked.

The Vine

NBA's best: It was the new wave in the 80s

Good morning. Our point guard is 6-foot-9, rebounds, shoots 50 percent and may be the best passer of all-time. What say you?

The Sports Watchers: Mid Range Jumpers

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Daniel Palmer shoots (and occasionally misses) his thoughts on the world of Sports.

Lamar Odom involved in two-car crash

Source: Yahoo! Sports

...Police said they investigating Odom for allegedly running a red light in his Mercedes. Odom's vehicle struck a Geo Prism driven by a 37-year-old woman. The woman needed to be extracated from the car by firefighters....

The Sports Watchers: NBA Predictions - Los Angeles Clippers - 2007-2008

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The Sports Watchers brings you team by team predictions for the NBA's upcoming season.

The Sports Watchers: NBA Predictions - Sacramento Kings - 2007-2008

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The Sports Watchers brings you team by team predictions for the NBA's upcoming season.

The Sports Watchers: NBA Predictions - Los Angeles Lakers - 2007-2008

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The Sports Watchers brings you team by team predictions for the NBA's upcoming season.

The Sports Watchers: NBA Predictions - Golden State Warriors - 2007-2008

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The Sports Watchers brings you team by team predictions for the NBA's upcoming season.

The Sports Watchers: NBA Predictions - Phoenix Suns - 2007-2008

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The Sports Watchers brings you team by team predictions for the NBA's upcoming season.

The Sports Watchers: NBA Predictions - Minnesota Timberwolves - 2007-2008

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The Sports Watchers brings you team by team predictions for the NBA's upcoming season.

The Sports Watchers: NBA Predictions - Portland Trailblazers - 2007-2008

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The Sports Watchers brings you team by team predictions for the NBA's upcoming season.

The Sports Watchers: NBA Predictions - Seattle Sonics - 2007-2008

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The Sports Watchers brings you team by team predictions for the NBA's upcoming season.

The Sports Watchers: NBA Predictions - Utah Jazz - 2007-2008

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The Sports Watchers brings you team by team predictions for the NBA's upcoming season.

The Sports Watchers: NBA Predictions - Denver Nuggets - 2007-2008

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The Sports Watchers brings you team by team predictions for the NBA's upcoming season.

The Kobe conundrum

If he is traded, let's hope you're not stuck behind Kobe Bryant at the airport baggage check. He's going to be a while. Fortunately, it's very unlikely Bryant will be traded. It's even more unlikely he would be flying coach.

Kobe Bryant Doesn't Want Your Love - Esquire

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Don't believe what you've read. The Los Angeles Laker doesn't want to be traded. He doesn't want to be a Laker, either. He just wants to be so good, so great, you have to love him.

No, No, No

Quickly, I'd like to weigh in on the whole Kobe to the Mavs situation: No, No and Hell No. We don't need a team wrecker

Kobe Bryant denies report he cleaned out locker; Phil says he can't comment

Source: Fox Sports

"I don't know, talk to Mitch and Mr. Buss about that," Bryant replied when asked if he had played his final game for the Lakers, referring to general manager Mitch Kupchak and the team's owner. "I'm just getting ready. If I'm here, I'm ready to strap it up."

Suns, Lakers working on Marion-Odom trade

Source: CNET News.com

....Shawn Marion, L.A. Laker? If he has his way, that will happen.

Suns Shawn Marion Requests Trade

Source: The Arizona Republic

...Shawn Marion trade talk is one thing. A Marion trade request is quite another.

Shaquille O'Neal files for divorce from wife of five years

Source: Yahoo! Sports

....O'Neal has filed for divorce from his wife after nearly five years of marriage, his attorney said Tuesday night. Shaquille O'Neal has filed to divorce his wife after nearly five years of marriage, his attorney said Tuesday night.

Communicating with a Corporate Superstar: Lessons from Kobe Bryant - CIO.com - Business Technology Leadership

Source: cio.com

Recent trade demands and interaction between all-star shooting guard Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss provide CIOs and corporate managers with the perfect refresher on five key aspects of corporate communications.

Derek Fisher headed back to L.A.

Source: Fox Sports

Just days after ending his contract with the Utah Jazz, The Lakers have agreed in principle to a three-year, $14 million deal with guard Derek Fisher, according to an L.A. Times report.

Salt Lake Tribune - Family's ordeal bigger than basketball

Source: Salt Lake Tribune

Here's how Derek Fisher is handling everything going on in his life during the playoffs, from the hometown Jazz coverage.

Top 10 athletes without championships

Source: Fox Sports

Top 10 athletes without championships

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