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Lakers' week in review
Mark Madsen returned to the Lakers' family as he named head coach of the D-Fenders. He said his goals are to groom players for the NBA while trying to get his team to win in the D-League. No Lakers were named to the first or second NBA all-defensive...
Tags: Charlotte Bobcats, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles D-Fenders, Boston Celtics, Dwight Howard
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Kobe Bryant announces August event to help eradicate homelessness
On Sunday night, Kobe Bryant announced "Kobe up Close," an Aug. 15 charity event to be held at Nokia Theatre. "I'd like to officially announce that I'm partnering with the Sports Spectacular to help eradicate homelessness," said Bryant in a pre-recorded...Tags: Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin, Jerry Buss, Baron Davis
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Metta World Peace does the weather, talks Lakers season
Metta World Peace joined Liz Habib on the KTTV-TV (Channel 11) news broadcast Friday night to talk sports and do the weather with meteorologist Pablo Pereira. "I came to L.A. because of Phil Jackson, Kobe [Bryant] reminded me of [Michael] Jordan,...
Tags: Kobe Bryant, Staples Center, Los Angeles Lakers, Lamar Odom, Michael Jordan
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'Eleven Rings:' Phil Jackson savors beating the Celtics in 2010
Phil Jackson won 11 titles as an NBA coach, but the Lakers' victory in seven games over the Boston Celtics in 2010 stands out as his favorite. "For me, this was the most gratifying victory of my career," writes Jackson in his upcoming book, "Eleven...
Tags: Boston Celtics, NBA Finals, Orlando Magic, Staples Center, Sports
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'Eleven Rings:' Phil Jackson learned how to talk to Metta World Peace
It took some time for former Lakers' coach Phil Jackson to learn how to communicate with Metta World Peace (formerly known as Ron Artest). "My major concern about Ron was whether he could learn the triangle offense fast enough. Like Dennis Rodman, Ron...Tags: Kobe Bryant, Boston Celtics, Dennis Rodman, Eddie Jordan, Los Angeles Lakers
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With Warriors surge, competition fierce for Lakers in Pacific Division
With the Golden State Warriors emerging this postseason, the Lakers may "win 50 games next and finish No. 3 in the Pacific Division again," according to former Times columnist Mark Heisler at LakersNation.com. The Warriors finished 47-35 this past...Tags: Kobe Bryant, Denver Nuggets, Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers, Klay Thompson
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Lakers fail to make first and second NBA all-defensive teams
The 2012 NBA all-defensive first team was announced Monday, with six players being named: Chris Paul, LeBron James, Serge Ibaka, Tony Allen and a tie at center between Tyson Chandler and Joakim Noah. Though winning the defensive player of the year...
Tags: Marc Gasol, Kobe Bryant, Memphis Grizzlies, Mike D'Antoni, Chris Paul
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Lakers season wrap: Coach Mike D'Antoni worthy of blame or credit?
In a year defined by injury, Coach Mike D'Antoni became a lightning rod for criticism, despite leading the Lakers (45-37) team to a 28-12, seventh-place finish. In the closing moments of the Lakers' sweep by the San Antonio Spurs, the familiar chant...
Tags: Kobe Bryant, Memphis Grizzlies, Mike D'Antoni, NBA Finals, Houston Rockets
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Lakers season wrap: Kobe Bryant in uncharted territory with injury
Kobe Bryant's season ended catastrophically when the Lakers' all-star guard tore his left Achilles' tendon with two regular-season games left to play. Now with 17 seasons behind him, Bryant has never faced an injury of this severity. The summer will...
Tags: Kobe Bryant, Mark Cuban, Toronto Raptors, Sprained Ankle, Sports
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Lakers' Pau Gasol is steady as he goes ... away?
Staples Center held Pau Gasol in a warm embrace late in the fourth quarter Sunday, as fans stood to applaud when he left a game that had long been lost. Kobe Bryant then rose from his seat behind the Lakers' bench to tenderly place two hands on his...
Tags: Jodie Meeks, Dwight Howard, Staples Center, Tim Duncan, Steve Blake
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What's left of Lakers isn't nearly enough to beat Spurs
The free giveaways made sense, handed off to all Lakers fans as they entered Staples Center. White towels to wave. The Lakers completed the symbolism by waving the white flag, throwing in the towel, whatever metaphor you chose in a season-ending 103-...
Tags: Kobe Bryant, Mike D'Antoni, Gregg Popovich, Staples Center, Sports
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Dwight Howard wants to get away before deciding on Lakers return
There's unanimity within the Lakers. Kobe Bryant and General Manager Mitch Kupchak both want Dwight Howard to return. There's also a problem within the Lakers: Howard isn't so sure. He declined to reveal which way he was leaning after his one-year run...
Tags: Kobe Bryant, Mark Cuban, Mike D'Antoni, Dwight Howard, NBA Finals
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