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LOS ANGELES - MARCH 7: Mark Madsen #35 of the Los Angeles Lakers pulls down a rebound over Radoslav Nesterovic #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game at Staples Center on March 7, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 106-96. 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 Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty Images)

‘Mad Dog’ Mark Madsen To Coach Lakers’ Development League Team LA D-Fenders

The man who once “danced” on the streets of Los Angeles in front of millions after the Lakers won their back-to-back NBA Title in 2001 will now be the coach of the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development league, according to Yahoo.

2013/05/11

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Dwight Howard Tweets Apology Following Ejection From Lakers’ Final Game

Dwight Howard apologized on Twitter Sunday night after getting ejected from what became the Los Angeles Lakers’ last game of the season.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/29

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

Mike Brown To Return To Cleveland To Coach Cavaliers

Mike Brown and the Cavaliers are getting back together. Brown, who led the Cavs to the playoffs in all five seasons he coached them from 2005-10, has agreed in principle to a contract to return as their coach for a second time, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

2013/04/23

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)

Kobe Won’t Be Tweeting During Game 2

The Los Angeles Lakers have battled injuries, turmoil and lofty expectations under a heavy spotlight all season, so excuse them if they roll their eyes over the attention given to Kobe Bryant’s tweets.

2013/04/23

Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass over Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs during the Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs on April 21, 2013 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. (credit: D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ginobili, Parker Lead Spurs Past Lakers In Game 1

Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker scored 18 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 91-79 on Sunday in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series.

2013/04/21

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

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 17: Antawn Jamison #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Omer Asik #3 of the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on April 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers, Clippers Advance To Playoffs, STAPLES To Host 7 Games

LA fans will see both of their hometown teams in the NBA Playoffs when the first round kicks off this weekend.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2013/04/18

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Lakers-Spurs 1st Round Playoffs Schedule

The Los Angeles Lakers will open up the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Sunday April 21st at 12:30PM against the Spurs in San Antonio.

2013/04/17

Lakers Clinch Playoffs Spot With Memphis Win Over Utah

Zach Randolph had 25 points and 19 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies ended Utah’s playoff hopes with an 86-70 victory over the Jazz on Wednesday.

2013/04/17

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

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

Gasol’s Triple-Double Overcomes Kobe’s Injury To Help Lakers Edge Warriors

Kobe Bryant scored 34 points while playing much of the second half in obvious pain from his injured left leg, and the Lakers rallied in the final minutes without him to stay in the playoff picture with a victory over the Golden State Warriors.

2013/04/12

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)

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

Lakers Get Huge Lift With Win Over 3rd-Place Grizzlies

Kobe Bryant had 24 points and nine assists, Pau Gasol added 19 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers stayed in the final playoff position in the Western Conference with an 86-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

2013/04/05

Nash Questionable Friday Against Memphis

Steve Nash could return from a hamstring issue for Friday night’s home matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, though, potentially easing the burden on the 34-year-old Bryant.

2013/04/04