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Phil Jackson compares Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in new book

Tom Carpenter recaps Sunday in the NBA, which was highlighted by the Los Angeles Lakers' hiring of coach Mike D'Antoni.

LeBron James doesn't want to hear anything about an asterisk.

The Orlando Magic might be back on the market with Dwight Howard as Thursday's NBA trade deadline looms, but Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum doesn't believe he'll be involved in a swap for Superman.

Clippers (23-16) vs. Boston Celtics (21-19) at Staples Center, 7:30 p.m. PT Five storylines to track: 1. Always be closing: When Phil Jackson was coaching the Lakers, he would always play Alec Baldwin's famous speech from the movie "Glengarry G...

LOS ANGELES -- Shaquille O'Neal was always afraid the day would never come. When he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996, he always dreamed he would one day see his jersey retired alongside Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, ...

Two days later, how does the Chris Paul trade look? That depends on where you live. But this much is indisputable: It's a lesson for small market teams everywhere.

The Knicks' biggest need is having a coach they trust. Who preaches defense.

Former Cavaliers coach Mike Brown has emerged as the favorite to succeed Phil Jackson as coach of the Lakers and could have a deal in place as early as Wednesday, according to sources.

Where did it go wrong? It was a season that had such promise and ended in such pain.

The Lakers were surrounded by tense, eager moments in their last stand.

Five writers forecast each remaining playoff series and pick their early Finals favorites.

Lakers owner Jerry Buss made a rare visit to Lakers practice following their Game 1 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

If anything, the Lakers have become consistent closers in the playoffs.

How to keep Dwight Howard in Orlando in one easy lesson: Hire former Magic coach Doc Rivers as soon as he's available.

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol says he's not worried about recent comments by OKlahoma City's Kendrick Perkins calling him "soft."