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Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers puts up a shot over Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the NBA game at Staples Center on April 7, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers defeated the Lakers 109-95. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Lakers’ Howard Wants To Play With Clippers’ Paul; Kobe Wants 2 More Titles

The two top free agents of all of the NBA Clippers’ Chris Paul and Lakers’ Dwight Howard may want to play together next season, according to an ESPN report.

2013/06/14

Kobe Runs On Anti-Gravity Treadmill

While Dwight Howard continues to ponder his NBA future, Kobe Bryant continues his rehab from his tear on left Achilles on April 12.

2013/05/30

Kobe Ties Malone With 11 For Most 1st Team All-NBA Selections

LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.

2013/05/23

AP Source: Coach Krzyzewski To Return As US Basketball Olympic Team

Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team.

2013/05/22

The trio of Kobe Bryant (left), Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol may face an uncertain future with the Los Angeles Lakers, but all three made Sports Illustrated's "Fortunate 50" list. (credit: Harry How/Getty Images)

Kobe Keeps No. 4 Ranking Among Highest-Paid Pro Athletes

Even after an underachieving season by the Los Angeles Lakers marred by injuries and in-fighting, Kobe Bryant is still one of the highest-earning athletes in all of sports.

2013/05/15

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a score against the New Orleans Hornets at New Orleans Arena on December 5, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Bryant scored his 30,000th point in tonight's game making him the fifth player in NBA history to reach the achievement. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (credit: Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant Still In Court Feud With Mother Over Memorabilia Rights

A temporary restraining order, blocking Kobe Bryant’s mother from auctioning some of the Laker star’s memorabilia, has been kept in place by a federal judge.

2013/05/13

Head Coach Mike D'Antoni of the Los Angeles Lakers draws up plays for his team against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 28, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Move Toward Uncertain Future After Trifling Season

Dwight Howard’s unrestricted free agency, coach Mike D’Antoni’s job status, Pau Gasol’s tenuous future, Metta World Peace’s amnesty possibilities and the injury comebacks of Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash are only the biggest issues facing the Lakers as they decide whether to try this grand experiment again.

2013/04/29

Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers is consoled by Kobe Bryant after coming out of the game in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 28, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. The Spurs defeated the Lakers 103-82. (credit: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)thx

Lakers Season Over After First Round Sweep By Spurs

Tony Parker scored 23 points, and the San Antonio Spurs completed their first-round sweep of the injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers with a 103-82 victory in Game 4 on Sunday night.

2013/04/28

Lakers Suffer Worst Loss In Playoff History With 120-89 Loss To Spurs

Tim Duncan had 26 points and nine rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of first-round playoff elimination with a 120-89 victory in Game 3 on Friday night, the worst home playoff loss in franchise history.

2013/04/26

Banged-Up Lakers, Spurs Clash In 1st Round Matchup

The San Antonio Spurs won’t be facing Kobe Bryant when they begin their playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

2013/04/20

LA Sports World Reacts To Boston Marathon Bombing

The sports world, even over here in Los Angeles, took part in expressing condolences and prayers, in the face of tragedy, through social media.

2013/04/15

Pau Gasol greets fans post victory Sunday night. (credit: Noah Graham/National Basketball)

Kobe-Less Lakers Beat Spurs, 91-86

An empty chair sat in front of Kobe Bryant’s locker Sunday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers realized they would have to fill it together.

2013/04/14

Kobe Bryant tweeted (@KobeBryant) photos to fans making fun of how he looked as he got ready for surgery. He said, “Surgery prep time. Lookin like Mrs. Doubtfire with a jerri curl cap lol Anesthesia next #highasakite #mambaout.” (credit: twitter.com/kobebryant)

Bryant Recovering After ‘Successful Surgery’ On Torn Achilles Tendon

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was recovering this weekend after surgery to repair his left Achilles tendon.

2013/04/14

Kobe Bryant is expected to be out six to nine months after suffering a torn left Achilles' tendon in last Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors.(credit: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Bryant Undergoes Surgery To Repair Torn Achilles Tendon

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant underwent surgery Saturday for what appeared to be a rupture of his Achilles tendon, the team said.

2013/04/13

Kobe Bryant Convinced He Suffered Torn Achilles In Friday’s Game, Likely Out For Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced via Twitter that Kobe Bryant has suffered a possible torn Achilles in Friday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors.

2013/04/12