Adande: Kobe-Shaq and the Artest signing

LeBron or Kobe? Kobe or Shaq? Ron Artest choice signaled who's on top in the NBA now, J.A. Adande writes.

Adande on Kobe

J.A. Adande on Kobe Bryant's future with the Lakers

Showdown For July 1

J.A. Adande, Woody Paige face off

Video | July 01, 2009

Adande: LeBron's future still murky after Shaq deal

The trade for Shaq will help the Cavs in the 2009-10 season, but what about after that?

Draft-buzz roundup: What we're hearing

Which prospects do teams like? Are any trades brewing? Here's what we're hearing.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009

Jackson mulls coaching Lakers mostly at home

Phil Jackson would consider coaching mostly home games if he returns next season.

Upcoming Chat: J.A. Adande

Showdown For June 17

J.A. Adande, Bob Ryan face off

Video | June 17, 2009

Adande: Following the journey of Kobe and Phil

In 2009, Kobe and Phil reached new heights together -- which didn't seem possible not too long ago.

Simmons: Kobe's greatness still grating

Did Kobe Bryant really change between 2008 and 2009? Bill Simmons puts the Lakers star under his microscope.

PER Diem: Lakers can be better in 2009-10

With a talented young core and money to keep key players, the Lakers are the team to beat in 2009-10.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

Daily Dime: Kobe named MVP as Lakers win NBA title

Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Kobe Bryant holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy and the MVP trophy after the Lakers topped the Magic. ...

Sources: Shaq-to-Cleveland trade not imminent

Talk between the Suns and Cavaliers of a trade that would have Shaquille O'Neal playing with LeBron James next season has not gone beyond the preliminary stages and no trade is imminent, sources said.

Kobe says 'no' to idea of leaving Lakers early

Although he continues to stonewall questions about whether he intends to opt out of his contract and become a free agent, Lakers star Kobe Bryant dropped his strongest hint that he has no intention of leaving the only franchise he has ever played for.

Daily Dime: Fisher's big shots help Lakers win Game 4

...made statistical contributions and eight scored (four in double-digits). Foul trouble for the frontcourt brought D.J. Mbenga and Josh Powell into the game in the first half. Some spirited discussion in the halftime...