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A happy return for Lakers' Pau Gasol
He has 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, a rout of the Bulls.
The never-ending "hamstring watch" finally ended. Pau Gasol was back.
Five years later, Ron Artest recalls the Brawl at the Palace
Now with the Lakers, Artest says the melee wasn't his fault and he should get some of the $5 million he lost during a 73-game suspension.
Five years ago Thursday, Ron Artest was a part of one of the worst brawls in sports history when he and his Indiana Pacers teammates...
For all he does, Gasol doesn't get much love
The World's Tallest Actor With Bed Hair And Braces returned to his day job Thursday, back to the Lakers and the season's most pressing question.
Lakers vs. Bulls in-game report
Can't catch the game on TV? Join us here for updates throughout the game by Times reporters Mike Bresnahan and Broderick Turner.
Pau Gasol's freelancing: Buss has a stand, what's yours?
When is too much basketball too much? In a men's room interview, the Lakers' owner allows as how he thinks Gasol overdid it in the off-season.
When is too much basketball too much? In a men's room interview, the Lakers' owner allows as how he thinks Gasol...
Up next for Lakers: Thursday vs. Chicago
The Bulls are led by second-year point guard Derrick Rose.
Lakers tonight VS. CHICAGO When: 7:30.
Chicago could try to blame road woes on the circus
Mike Bresnahan covers the Lakers for The Times and ties up loose ends on the day of his self-designated 'Lakers game of the week.' The Lakers play host to Chicago tonight.
Mike Bresnahan covers the Lakers for The Times and ties up loose ends on the day of his self...
Pau Gasol says he will play Thursday
The All-Star's hamstring has healed enough to enable him to make his season debut against the Bulls.
The All-Star's hamstring has healed enough to enable him to make his season debut against the Bulls.
Kwame Brown reflects on time with Lakers
Now backing up Ben Wallace in Detroit, Brown is happy for his former teammates and is pleased with Andrew Bynum's progress.
Did the Lakers send a championship ring to Kwame Brown?
Pau Gasol should be back Thursday
Gasol, now an actor as well, feeling less pain in his hamstring.
In his acting debut, Pau Gasol died of a brain injury as a character on Monday night's episode of "CSI: Miami."
Lakers almost let it get away
Second unit struggles against Pistons, but L.A. ends losing streak at two.
It's not comparable to the Lakers' 33-game winning streak in 1971-72 or the Boston Celtics' string of eight consecutive championships in the 1950s and '60s, but a curious little Lakers...
The Pau Watch extends to TV
Phil Jackson has a field day with Pau Gasol's extended injury, and his guest spot on 'CSI: Miami.'
Will this season never end?
Carmelo Anthony, all grown up?
Nuggets' star says he has matured and he's being mentioned as an early MVP candidate.
He eased into the Denver Nuggets' locker room dressed in a brown vest, brown pants, brown tie, brown boots, looking as if he had just left a board meeting.
Lakers-Pistons live coverage
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Up next for Lakers: Tuesday vs. Detroit
The Pistons have been disappointing so far this season, bringing a 5-5 record into the teams' first meeting.
Lakers tonight VS. DETROIT Time: 7:30
Missing their A game, Lakers hope Pau Gasol can play a game
Injured forward says his hamstring feels better and he could play Thursday. Kobe Bryant appears OK, but Luke Walton is out at least six weeks. L.A. looks to end two-game skid Tuesday against Detroit.
Injured forward says his hamstring feels better and he could play Thursday...
Lakers' Luke Walton is out six weeks with a pinched nerve
His injury is likely to give reserve forward Josh Powell additional playing time.
Andrew Bynum keeps scoring even as Lakers struggle
The center has 19 points in a loss at Denver and 21 in a loss to Houston.
The center has 19 points in a loss at Denver and 21 in a loss to Houston.
Rockets still a thorn in Lakers' side
Last spring's playoff nemeses prove they're still a handful, beating the uninspired Lakers, 101-91, at Staples. Making matters worse, Kobe Bryant is injured.
Last spring's playoff nemeses prove they're still a handful, beating the uninspired Lakers, 101-91...
Ragged Lakers are well off-pace
Their second loss in a row makes Kobe Bryant's goal of 70 wins this season seem far-fetched. Better goals should be short term and revolve around consistency and focused defense.
Their second loss in a row makes Kobe Bryant's goal of 70 wins this season seem far...
Ariza emotional as he joins inner circle
Trevor Ariza receives his NBA Championship ring prior to Sunday's game.
Up next for Lakers: Sunday vs. Houston
The Lakers won the previous matchup of these teams this month.
The Lakers won the previous matchup of these teams this month.
Phil Jackson cancels practice to take inventory
The Lakers' schedule will loosen up over the next few weeks, but the team must first figure out what went wrong in their 105-79 loss to Denver.
The Lakers' schedule will loosen up over the next few weeks, but the team must first figure out what went wrong in their...
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