L.A. Times - Basketball

Family matters at top of Lakers' pyramid

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Jim Buss, son of Lakers owner Jerry Buss, is taking on increased responsibility, and pressure, in player personnel matters. He's also sounding more and more like his father.

Jim Buss, son of Lakers owner Jerry Buss, is taking on increased responsibility, and pressure, in player personnel matters. He's also sounding more and more like his father.

Lakers' Andrew Bynum making All-Star push

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:33:00 -0800

Center is close to joining Toronto's Chris Bosh as the only players in the league averaging more than 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Center is close to joining Toronto's Chris Bosh as the only players in the league averaging more than 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Complaints about Pete Carroll and Ralph Lawler are utterly ridiculous

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Those bellyaching about the USC football coach and the Clippers' longtime announcer need to get a life.

Those bellyaching about the USC football coach and the Clippers' longtime announcer need to get a life.

Clippers continue upswing, but barely

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

They manage to beat the lowly Timberwolves behind a game-high 31 points from Al Thornton.

Welcome to "As the Clippers Turn."

Tim Duncan helps Spurs beat Bucks

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Veteran forward gets 24 points and 12 rebounds in 112-98 victory, the first time this season San Antonio has won a game in which Duncan scored at least 20.

The San Antonio Spurs finally were able to take advantage of a big night from Tim Duncan.

Greg Oden breaks out in Trail Blazers' victory

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The former No. 1 overall draft pick scores 24 points, tying his career high, and grabs 12 rebounds in Portland's 122-98 win over Chicago.

at Portland 122, Chicago 98: Greg Oden tied a career high with 24 points, making seven of eight field-goal attempts, and also had 12 rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge added 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Trail Blazers.

Lakers owner Jerry Buss honors the streak

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

He discusses why he is willing to spend a league-high $112.7 million on payroll, his desire to keep Bryant and Jackson, and why he skipped the title festivities.

Without a doubt, life is smiling at Jerry Buss these days.

Lakers finally have pizzazz

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

And it's no coincidence that it happens with the return of Pau Gasol to the lineup.

'And it's no coincidence that it happens with the return of Pau Gasol to the lineup.'

Kobe and Lakers strictly above board in rout of Thunder

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

NBA champions and their show-biz fans put on quite a show, with Bryant setting the tone by making a spectacular basket from behind the backboard.

'NBA champions and their show-biz fans put on quite a show, with Bryant setting the tone by making a spectacular basket from behind the backboard.'

Lakers owner Jerry Buss cautiously optimistic on labor front

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Buss says he recognizes the potential for collective-bargaining trouble in the summer of 2011 but is hopeful that the NBA and its players can get a deal done.

Lakers owner Jerry Buss didn't want to predict the future for the NBA regarding its labor issues, but he knows the summer of 2011 has the potential for problems.