L.A. Times - Lakers

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.

As the responsibilities get handed down from Lakers owner Jerry Buss to his son and daughter, more and more will be asked and demanded of Jim Buss .

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.

Andrew Bynum, forgotten man?

Up next for Lakers: Tuesday vs. New York

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

The Lakers and Knicks will meet for the first time this season at Staples Center.

Lakers tonight VS. NEW YORK When: 7:30.

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.

At long last, awe.

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.

The two days the Lakers had off left them well-rested.

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.

Defense, turnovers top Lakers Coach Phil Jackson's list of concerns

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Initially reluctant to offer a state-of-the-team assessment so early in season, Jackson allows that 'I'm not real happy with our defense,' and adds, 'turnovers is another thing I'm always focused on.'

At first, Lakers Coach Phil Jackson was unwilling to deliver a pronouncement on which aspects of his team he finds satisfactory and which ones he doesn't.

Victories coming at a high price for Lakers owner Jerry Buss

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The team has the highest payroll in the NBA, with $91.3 million in player salaries and $21.4 million in luxury taxes.

The Lakers don't have the NBA's best record this season, but they lead the league in something else -- highest payroll.

Lakers' Gasol proves his worth, even if fans don't notice

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The forward/center, who made his season debut Thursday night against the Bulls, makes the Lakers contenders again.

The World's Tallest Actor With Bed Hair And Braces returned to his day job Thursday, back to the Lakers and the season's most pressing question.