LOS ANGELES LAKERS NEWS
Odom stepping up for Lakers to silence Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers, up 2-0 in their Western Conference semifinal series vs. the Utah Jazz, now head to Salt Lake City's EnergySolutions ...
Kobe unanimous pick for All-NBA team
Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team. The Lakers star was voted to the first team for the third straight season and fifth time in his career. He led Los Angeles to the best record in the Western Conference and was presented with the MVP trophy Wednesday before helping the Lakers to a 120-110 victory over Utah in Game 2 of the conference semifinals.
Roundtable: The West's new landscape
Is this the end for the Spurs-Suns-Mavs triumvirate? Are the Lakers, Jazz and Hornets the new West powers? Our experts chime in. - Read More...
Bryant Again Leads Lakers Past Jazz for 2-0 Lead
Kobe Bryant had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists Wednesday night, and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals and remain the NBA's only unbeaten team in the postseason. - Read More...
Big game by Bryant lifts Lakers to 2-0 lead on Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers handled the Utah Jazz again in Game 2, and this time they didn't have to answer those annoying questions ...
Bryant Receives MVP Trophy from Commissioner Stern
Lakers star Kobe Bryant received his MVP trophy from NBA commissioner David Stern in a brief ceremony before Los Angeles faced Utah in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday. - Read More...
Lakers' Jackson: Bynum's knee 'touch and go'
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum might undergo exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee if there is no significant improvement in the next three to four weeks. Lakers spokesman John Black said Bynum was examined Wednesday by Dr. Steven Gecha in Princeton, N.J. Black said the team was told there had been some improvement in the 20-year-old center's knee, but Gecha's recommendation was exploratory surgery if there wasn't more in the upcoming weeks.
Bynum may need exploratory surgery on left knee
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum might undergo exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee if there is no significant improvement in the next three to four weeks. - Read More...
Jazz Hope to Contain Kobe Bryant
In the SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, Steve Luhm writes "Jeff Hornacek spent much of two NBA Finals trying to harass Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan and prevent him from single-handedly beating the Jazz. That's why Hornacek can empathize with Ronnie Brewer, Kyle Korver, Andrei Kirilenko and whoever else draws the defensive assignment on Kobe Bryant in the Utah-L.A. Lakers playoff series. Been there, done that. Even if it's an almost impossible task. The Jazz's next chance to slow Bryant comes tonight in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal at Staples Center.? - Read More...
Kobe's turn: Bryant basks in first MVP award
Kobe Bryant has won his first MVP award after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference. Bryant ...
Fisher's Year of Growth and Pain
In the DESERET NEWS, Tim Buckley writes "he smiled. Laughed. Darn near cried. With the first anniversary of a young child's cancer surgery and his own playoff heroics for the Jazz fast-approaching, Derek Fisher stood at the Los Angeles Lakers' practice facility and relived a gamut of gut-wrenching emotion. For more than a half-hour Monday, moving no more than a step or two the entire time, Fisher talked about twists and turns, pains and gains, spirit-crushing lows and faith-boosting highs. He spoke as a Laker, but slipped in an occasional "us" and "we" when referencing last season's Jazz. It's the day after Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semifinal series between Utah and L.A., two days before Wednesday's Game 2, and there's a lot on Fisher's mind." - Read More...
Report: Lakers' Bynum to get 2nd opinion on knee
Lakers center Andrew Bynum is going to get a second opinion on his knee. - Read More...
Lakers C Bynum is unlikely to return this season
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum, who has been out since January with a knee injury, is unlikley to return during the playoffs, the Los Angeles Times reported. - Read More...
Kobe's Lakers just too good for Jazz to handle
Just look at the numbers — the Lakers shouldn't have beaten the Jazz. But Kobe and Co. keep finding ways to win, Mark Kriegel says.
LIVE: Will Lakers be rested or rusty in Game 1?
Well, if the first half was any indication, there isn't any rust on these Lakers. Can L.A. keep it up? Follow LIVE and find out.
Lakers relax, wait for next round's opponent
The Los Angeles Lakers planned a players-only gathering Friday night to have dinner and watch Game 6 of the Houston-Utah first-round playoff series. - Read More...
Lakers advance with sweep of Nuggets
Kobe Bryant scored 14 of his 31 points over the final 5 minutes Monday night, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-101 victory ...
Lakers Sweep Nuggets, Advance to Second Round
Kobe Bryant scored 14 of his 31 points over the final 5 1/2 minutes Monday night, leading the Lakers to a 107-101 victory over the Nuggets and a sweep of their first-round series. - Read More...
Lakers Take 3-0 Series Lead Over Nuggets
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-0 lead in their first-round series, routing the flustered Nuggets 102-84 on Saturday. - Read More...
Game 3: Nuggets-Lakers in Denver
The Lakers picked up where they left off in L.A., keeping 'Melo and A.I. in check to win Game 3 and take a 3-0 series lead.
Bryant's 49 Points Lead Lakers Over Nuggets
Kobe Bryant had 49 points and 10 assists Wednesday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 122-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. - Read More...
Nuggets, Lakers Have Sense of Urgency
In the ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, Chris Tomasson writes "it's rush hour in Los Angeles. A new reason has emerged why the Lakers wouldn't mind making quick work of the Nuggets. The Lakers have seen Utah go to Houston and take a 2-0 lead. With a quick series possible and the Jazz being the Lakers' next possible opponent, a drawn-out series against the Nuggets would not be considered ideal. Fisher, whose Lakers won Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round series 128-114 on Sunday, knows very well the importance of tonight's Game 2 at the Staples Center. He needs only to look at the numbers. In NBA history, teams having taken a 2-0 lead in a best-of-seven series are 191-13. That's a staggering winning percentage of .936.? - Read More...
Lakers Not Counting on Bynum Any Time Soon
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson indicated Monday the team doesn't expect injured center Andrew Bynum to make a serious contribution any time soon. - Read More...
Kobe doesn't need to go it alone with these guys
Kobe wasn't himself in Game 1, but the Lakers still won. Mark Kriegel says Kobe doesn't always need to be on with this team.
Nuggets bus breaks down on way to arena
Several Denver Nuggets players were stranded on the highway for about a half hour Sunday when the team bus broke down on the way to Staples Center for a playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. The bus left the team's hotel about 2 1/2 hours before tipoff as scheduled, but experienced problems about 15 minutes into the trip, club spokesman Eric Sebastian said. Players and staff had to wait on the Santa Monica Freeway.
Jazz Owner Larry Miller to Skip Sunday's Game 4
Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller will not attend Game 4 of the Western Conferece semifinals vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday for religious reasons. - Read More...
MVP Kobe Bryant Highlights All-NBA First Team
NBA Most Valuable Player Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers headlines the First Team, as the NBA announced the 2007-08 All-NBA Teams today. - Read More...
Kobe doing it with help from his friends
Kobe collected his first MVP award, then showed he no longer has to go it alone, Todd Behrendt says, as the Lakers rolled in Game 2.
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 7
Go Around the Association for a recap of Wednesday's two playoff games, in which the Magic closed the gap in their series, and the Lakers widened the margin in theirs. - Read More...
Kobe, Lakers beat Jazz in Game 2
Kobe Bryant enjoyed his first MVP ceremony before Wednesday's game. Then he led the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead over the Jazz.
Kobe receives MVP in ceremony before Game 2
Lakers star Kobe Bryant received his MVP trophy from NBA commissioner David Stern in a brief ceremony before Los Angeles faced Utah in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night. - Read More...
LIVE: Lakers playing Jazz in Game 2
Kobe Bryant got his first MVP award. Now he and the Lakers are trying to take a 2-0 lead on the Jazz. Follow it LIVE right here.
Surgery Possible for Andrew Bynum
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum might undergo exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee if there is no significant improvement in the next three to four weeks. - Read More...
Kobe wins first career MVP award
Kobe Bryant has won his first MVP award after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference. He will receive the trophy Wednesday night from commissioner David Stern before the Lakers face Utah in Game 2 of their conference semifinal. Bryant was followed in the voting Tuesday by Chris Paul, Kevin Garnett and LeBron James. Bryant entered the season as the league's two-time defending scoring champion but had finished only as high as third in MVP voting.
Kobe Bryant Wins Most Valuable Player Award
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers is the winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the 2007-08 NBA Most Valuable Player presented by Kia Motors, the NBA announced today. - Read More...
Bryant expected to be named MVP today
The NBA has scheduled a news conference for Tuesday at a Los Angeles hotel, where Kobe Bryant is expected to be announced as winner of his first Most Valuable Player award. Neither NBA spokesman Mark Broussard nor the Lakers would discuss the subject of the news conference, although the league did refer to it as an NBA Awards Announcement. The Los Angeles Times reported last Friday that the 29-year-old Bryant had won the award.
Bryant expected to be named MVP on Tuesday
The NBA has scheduled a news conference for Tuesday at a Los Angeles hotel, where Kobe Bryant is expected to be announced as winner of his first Most Valuable Player award. Neither NBA spokesman Mark Broussard nor the Lakers would discuss the subject of the news conference, although the league did refer to it as an NBA Awards Announcement. The Los Angeles Times reported last Friday that the 29-year-old Bryant had won the award.
Bryant Scores 38 as Lakers Bounce Jazz from Game 1
Kobe Bryant had 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists Sunday, and the Lakers made it five straight playoff wins by beating the Utah Jazz 109-98 to begin the second round. - Read More...
L.A. shakes off rust, wins Game 1
The Lakers were well rested ... and it was a good thing, because L.A. needed every ounce of energy to hold off Utah in Game 1.
The Sunday Click -- Look Who's Still Playing
If you were told two weeks ago that one First Round series would go to seven games, it would probably take you eight guesses before you got the right one. But the Hawks are still alive, and the Celtics need more from Kevin Garnett in order to move on. A look at that series, as well as one at the Lakers and Jazz and epitaphs for some of the teams that have been eliminated, is in this week's Sunday Click. - Read More...
Lakers to Watch Rockets-Jazz Game Together
After practice Friday, members of the Los Angeles Lakers planned to gather in a restaurant and watch Game 6 of the Utah-Houston series. The winner of the series will be Los Angeles' opponent in the Western Conference semifinals. - Read More...
Magic, Lakers finish off first-round foes
The Magic became the first team into the second round Monday night. Then the Lakers joined them by sweeping the Nuggets.
Teammates disagree with Melo's 'quit' comments
Not everyone on the Denver Nuggets shared Carmelo Anthony's sentiment that the team "quit" during a 102-84 rout at the hands of the Lakers in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series Saturday. - Read More...
McMenamin's Live-Game Blog: Lakers-Nuggets
Live Lakers-Nuggets blog - Read More...
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 23
Go Around the Association for a recap of Wednesday's action, which included the Celtics' Game 2 win over the Hawks and a 49-point performance from Kobe Byrant in his Lakers' victory. - Read More...
Bryant rips Nuggets for 49, hands Lakers 2-0 edge
The biggest concern of Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson going into Wednesday night's playoff game was that his team might ...
Lakers not counting on Bynum any time soon
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson indicated Monday the team doesn't expect injured center Andrew Bynum to make a serious contribution any time soon.
Kobe praises Kupchak, wants to stick with Lakers
Kobe Bryant made clear Monday what's been, at the very least, a bit ambiguous for nearly a year: He wants to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers and is open to finishing his career with them. - Read More...
Gasol Powers Lakers Past Denver
Pau Gasol established playoff highs with 36 points and eight assists and had 16 rebounds Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers took command early in the third quarter and beat the Denver Nuggets 128-114. - Read More...
Nuggets' bus catches fire en route to Lakers game
The Denver Nuggets bus caught on fire en route to their game with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. - Read More...