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Lakers' Pau Gasol may have torn hamstring
Small tear in right hamstring would keep him out of upcoming two-game trip. More in-depth test on leg is scheduled for Tuesday.
Lakers' Artest puts a stop to Atlanta's Johnson
He has big defensive night, limiting the Hawks guard to nine points after his hot start in the first quarter, in which he scored 18.
He has big defensive night, limiting the Hawks guard to nine points after his hot start in the first quarter, in which he scored 18.
Kobe Bryant helps Lakers rebound
Bryant scores 41 points as L.A. bounces back from first loss of the season.
Bryant scores 41 points as L.A. bounces back from first loss of the season.
Jordan Farmar, Adam Morrison aren't offered extensions by Lakers
Both players will be restricted free agents in July, with the Lakers able to match any offers they receive.
Both players will be restricted free agents in July, with the Lakers able to match any offers they receive.
Lakers vs. Hawks live in-game report
Get updates here as high-flying Atlanta, which averages 110 points a game, tests the L.A. defense.
Mark Heisler's NBA rankings
The league clearly has an Eastward tilt, at least until the Lakers get it together.
Lakers' Ron Artest says he's shooting well
The numbers tell a different story, though, and Coach Phil Jackson has noticed.
His stats tell one story.
Up next for Lakers: Sunday vs. Atlanta
Lakers will try to bounce back from Friday's loss to Dallas.
Lakers will try to bounce back from Friday's loss to Dallas.
Celtics, Lakers are thinking of the 70s
Both teams have aspirations of matching the Bulls' record of 72 wins, but the odds are heavily against them.
Both teams have aspirations of matching the Bulls' record of 72 wins, but the odds are heavily against them.
Lakers are pick-and-rolled to this loss
Mavericks use a wrinkle in their offense that gave the Lakers problems last season and it shows in a 94-80 Dalllas victory.
Mavericks use a wrinkle in their offense that gave the Lakers problems last season and it shows in a 94-80 Dalllas victory.
Mark Cuban has fun at Lakers' expense, then Mavericks do too
The Dallas owner, who loves to needle the Lakers, questioned their acquisition of Artest. So he had to particularly enjoy Mavericks' 94-80 win at Staples Center, a game in which Artest contributed very little.
The Dallas owner, who loves to needle the Lakers, questioned...
Lakers are humbled at home by the Mavericks
They shoot only 39.5% and get blown out by Dallas. Kobe Bryant scores 20 points, but makes only six of 19 shots.
They shoot only 39.5% and get blown out by Dallas. Kobe Bryant scores 20 points, but makes only six of 19 shots.
Lakers' Pau Gasol is concerned about hamstring injury
He misses his second straight game and says there is no date for his return.
He misses his second straight game and says there is no date for his return.
Lakers vs. Mavericks live in-game report
L.A. shoots poorly in the first quarter and trails Dallas, 24-21.
Up next for Lakers: Friday vs. Dallas
The Lakers have won the last six games between the teams.
VS. DALLAS
Lakers reserves are aware there's room for improvement
Shaky performances and lack of communication are evident in Lakers' victory in season opener, but players say they have a handle on the situation.
Shaky performances and lack of communication are evident in Lakers' victory in season opener, but players say they have...
Any chance the Cavaliers will go 0-82?
Mike Bresnahan gives his takes on the Lakers and the NBA.
Mike Bresnahan gives his takes on the Lakers and the NBA.
Lakers' Bynum has a lot go right on opening night
He celebrates getting championship ring and his birthday by scoring 26 points and getting 13 rebounds against the Clippers. And no one asks him about his knee.
He celebrates getting championship ring and his birthday by scoring 26 points and getting 13 rebounds against the...
Lakers' Lamar Odom puts his blood into season-opening win
Starting in place of Pau Gasol, Odom finishes the night with 16 points, 13 rebounds and 3 bandages after joining Lakers past and present in celebrating the franchise's 15th title.
There were signs on Lamar Odom's body that he had come to work.
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