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NBA Playoff Schedule-Round 2

The regular season of the NBA has come to a close and the playoffs are here. See the official schedule of games and seedings.

2013/05/15

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

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers greets his mother Pam, following his team's victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 27, 2010 in Los Angeles. Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers’ Bryant In Legal Fight To Keep Mom From Auctioning Mementos

Kobe Bryant is in a court battle to try to keep his mother from auctioning off mementoes from his high school days and early NBA career.

2013/05/03

Want A 2010 Lakers Championship Ring? Enter In ‘Bill’s Ring Of Hope’ Online Raffle!

Joyce Sharman, Board of Trustees for Toberman Neighborhood Center, and Deb Anthony, the Executive Director of Toberman Neighborhood Center stopped by KCAL9 Wednesday to tell viewers about the online raffle of William Walton “Bill’ Sharman’s 2010 NBA Championship Ring!

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/01

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

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)

Amnesty For Kobe? Lakers Face $80M Decision In July

Has the face of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise played his last game for the purple and gold?

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

Ryan Hollins #15 of the Los Angeles Clippers slam dunks the ball over Antawn Jamison #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the NBA game at Staples Center on April 7, 2013 in Los Angeles. The Clippers defeated the Lakers 109-95. (credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Clippers Beat Lakers 109-95 To Win Division Title

Blake Griffin had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the playoff-bound Los Angeles Clippers beat the Lakers 109-95 on Sunday to clinch their first Pacific Division title in franchise history against a team that has long overshadowed them.

2013/04/07

Former Lakers Coach Raffling Championship Ring For Charity

A former Los Angeles Lakers coach is raffling off a championship ring for charity.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/03

Lakers legend A.C. Green says three of his championship rings were stolen. (credit: CBS)

Lakers Legend Reports 3 Championship Rings Stolen From His Home

Police are investigating a report of a theft of three NBA championship rings from a home formerly owned by Lakers legend A.C. Green.

2013/03/28

NBA: Refs Missed Foul Call Against Kobe

The league informed the Timberwolves that the referee crew should have called Kobe Bryant for a foul on a potential game-tying 3-pointer at the buzzer.

2013/03/28

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers sits on the bench during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on March 25, 2013 in Oakland, California. . (credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Lakers Lead For Playoff Spot Down To One After 109-103 Loss To Warriors

Stephen Curry had 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds on a sprained right ankle, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Lakers 109-103 on Monday night.

2013/03/25

D.J. Augustin tries to score against Metta World Peace. (credit: Ron Hoskins/National Basketball/Getty Images)

Kobe-Less Lakers Beat Kings, 113-102

Antawn Jamison scored 27 points, Metta World Peace added 22, and the Los Angeles Lakers won without Kobe Bryant, beating the Sacramento Kings 113-102 Sunday night for their sixth victory in seven games.

2013/03/17