Future Power Rankings: Teams 1 to 5

How will your favorite team fare in future seasons? Chad Ford and John Hollinger take a close look.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Kobe nails 3 over Wade to steal eighth straight win for Lakers

Kobe Bryant banked in a 3-pointer over Dwyane Wade's defense at the buzzer, ending the superstars' sensational duel and sending the Los Angeles Lakers to their eighth straight victory, 108-107 over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

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Easiest to make move in assists

John Cregan explains why assists is the easiest category in which to make up ground in the standings.

...T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won 131-124. (R)LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 8: Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers moves the ball up court during the game against the...

If Bron bolts, Miami makes most sense

LeBron joining D-Wade in Miami? Here's why King James should do it.

Future Power Rankings: Teams 1 to 5

How will your favorite team fare in future seasons? Chad Ford and John Hollinger take a close look.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

First Cup: Thursday

...s not that bad. It just takes a little while to heal up.' Anybody ready for Lamar Odom at center? On the day that Gasol was cleared to resume basketball-related activities, the Lakers...

First Cup: Tuesday

...think it's not out of the question to try to top 72. Lakers veteran forward Lamar Odom, whose name now resonates among gossip-magazine groupies because of his rush-to-the-altar marriage...

Five observations: Defending challenges

Andrew Bynum's brace. Pau Gasol's stamina. Check out five observations on the Lakers, courtesy of J.A. Adande.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

First Cup: Monday

Don Seeholzer of the Pioneer Press: "With an oral agreement but no signed contract, the Timberwolves didn't announce a coaching hire Sunday, ...

First Cup: Friday

Michael Wallace of The Miami Herald: "In the end, Lamar Odom made the smart decision. He turned his back on a second stint with the Heat. There...

Lamar Odom in Purple and Gold: Meant to Be

Lamar Odom and Lakers fans can now continue their friendship. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) J.A...

Odom, Lakers agree on deal

Lamar Odom will return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to an NBA source.

First Cup: Tuesday

...of the Los Angeles Daily News: "CBS 2's Jill Hill reported this afternoon that Odom will meet with Miami Heat president Pat Riley and superstar guard Dwyane Wade. Wade has been publicly...