L.A. Times - Lakers

Lakers' Kobe Bryant is named to his 11th All-NBA first team

By Eric Pincus — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:06:00 PDT

Bryant shares honor of most first-team selections in league history with Karl Malone. Clippers' Chris Paul is among players also chosen for the 2012-13 season.

Kobe Bryant was named to his 11th All-NBA first team Thursday, joining LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Tim Duncan and Chris Paul for the 2012-13 season.

Phil Jackson throws the book at Kobe Bryant

By Mike Bresnahan — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 PDT

In a new memoir by the former coach, the Lakers' star comes up short in comparisons with Michael Jordan. But it's not all negative.

Phil Jackson never liked to compare Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan. Believe me, I tried everything.

Kobe Bryant is highest-paid athlete in L.A.

By Chuck Schilken — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:05:00 PDT

At $46.85 million, the Lakers star is fourth on the U.S. list behind Floyd Mayweather, LeBron James and Drew Brees.

Kobe Bryant is Los Angeles' highest-paid athlete, followed by a couple of Dodgers who fans might say haven't earned their money, in a list compiled annually by Sports Illustrated.

Kobe Bryant's private family matters again reach a public stage

By Mike Bresnahan — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:52:00 PDT

Lakers star's tumultuous relationship with parents takes new twist with lawsuits over his mother's plans to sell some of Kobe's basketball mementos. It's latest in several cheerless off-court events.

The 131-character dispatch arrived mournfully within two hours of sunrise May 4, at 7:58 a.m. to be exact.

Lakers' Pau Gasol undergoes knee procedure

By Mike Bresnahan — Thu, 9 May 2013 18:10:00 PDT

The forward is expected to make a full recovery from the effort to curb pain and eliminate scar tissue.

Lakers forward Pau Gasol will not resume basketball-related activities for 12 weeks after undergoing a knee procedure Thursday aimed at curbing pain in his knees that sidelined him for eight games this season.

Kobe Bryant says mom not told she could sell basketball memorabilia

By Mike Bresnahan — Thu, 9 May 2013 17:51:00 PDT

Lawyers for the Lakers star have asked Goldin Auctions to halt plans to sell memorabilia from his high school days and early career.

The Kobe Bryant memorabilia story has taken another turn: The Lakers star claims he never gave his mother permission to sell some of his basketball mementos.

Lakers' Pau Gasol to have procedure on knees

By Mike Bresnahan — Wed, 8 May 2013 17:40:00 PDT

The minimally invasive procedure will be done in an effort to try to combat tendinitis.

Pau Gasol will undergo a minimally invasive procedure Thursday to try to combat tendinitis in his knees.

In this NBA, it's brawn over brains and muscle that matters

Bill Dwyre — Mon, 6 May 2013 19:33:00 PDT

The NBA nudges closer to pro wrestling, and atmosphere is even more hostile in playoffs. The Clippers saw it with the 'We Don't Bluff' Grizzlies, and talents of a Steve Nash of the Lakers are lost.

It is always easier to be critical when you don't have a dog in the fight, so let's go ahead.

Lakers need to improve, a lot, but their options are limited

By Mike Bresnahan — Sun, 5 May 2013 19:13:00 PDT

Coming off a disappointing season and facing salary cap and luxury tax issues, Lakers will try to upgrade from a menu of second-tier players. A look at who's available:

Poor Lakers. Even if Dwight Howard walks and Metta World Peace gets amnestied, they're still too far over the salary cap to chase any big-name free agents. Silly NBA rules.

Three basketball coaches focus on home court

By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times — Sat, 4 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni buys in Manhattan Beach, ex-Lakers skipper Mike Brown lists in Anaheim Hills and former UCLA coach Ben Howland lists in Bel-Air.

Area basketball coaches are seeing a lot of off-court action these days.