Magic tops in Laker lore

Magic Johnson tops the list of the 50 greatest L.A. Lakers of all time.

34. Rick Fox: 7 seasons, 3 rings

Leave it to Rick Fox to do something as audacious as spending his first six seasons with the rival Boston Celtics...

Scenes from a book tour

Bill's right thumb is 40 percent larger than his left. He signed a piece of veal and met Obama's sidekick. Yes, it's scenes from the book tour.

Lakers get championship rings then beat Clippers behind Bryant, Bynum

The Lakers opened defense of their title Tuesday night with a 99-92 victory over the Clippers.

Lakers celebrate 15th championship

The Lakers received their rings and unveiled the franchise's 15th championship banner Tuesday night in a ceremony.

Are the Lakers focused on repeating?

From Lamar Odom's quickie marriage, to Ron Artest being Ron Artest, are the Lakers distracted on the eve of camp?

Nobody believed in me!

Bill has been on a roll through the first two weeks; who does he like in Week 3?

OTL: Phil At Work

Yes, he had MJ, Shaq and Kobe, but go inside Phil Jackson's quest for a 10th title and you'll see he's a grinder at heart.

Former Laker Rick Fox

...day through the end of the NBA Finals. Wednesday's guest is former Los Angeles Laker Rick Fox. Fox began his pro basketball career when he was selected by the Boston Celtics in the...

A few questions, a few links

Wanted to clarify something from yesterday's blog: Some readers wondered why I'd praise this year's NCAA Tournament (which has featured few upsets and...

The first lottery draft still rates the best

As we celebrate the 25th draft under the lottery system, Page 2 looks back and grades the previous 24 drafts.

Kobe '09: Change we can believe in?

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

...13: Ben Wallace #3 of the Detroit Pistons battles for position with Slava Medvedenko #14 and Rick Fox #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter of game four of the 2004...

Photo Gallery: NBA Finals Game 1

...LIVE remote broadcast from the Nokia Plaza, previewing game 1 of the NBA Finals with the Rick Fox, Kevin Love, Mike Dunleavy, J.A. Adande, Neil Everett, Stan Verrett and more

Rick Fox

Former Laker and actor Rick Fox joins Mason and Ireland to talk about his playing days, the upcoming NBA Finals and his...