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Phil Jackson Will Return To Coach Lakers
Jul 4, 2009
In a surprise to nobody, Phil Jackson made it official — he will be back looking to help the Lakers try to repeat. Apparently he wants the challenge of coaching Ron Artest. Oh, and the $12 million.
Ron Artest Soon To Be Newest Laker
Jul 2, 2009 | 2 comments
Crazy is in. The Lakers picked are set to sign the talented but at times troubling Artest to bring some defense and intimidation to Staples. Ariza is now out.
Snoop Dogg Shows Off His Lakers Lowrider
Jul 2, 2009
Of course Snoop Dogg has a customized Lakers lowrider. And of course he is holding the championship trophy in the picture on the hood.
Kobe To Return; What About Odom and Ariza?
Jul 1, 2009
To the surprise of nobody, save worrying Laker fans, Kobe doesn’t opt out of his contract. The question now is will some suitor go over the top to get Lamar Odom or Trevor Ariza?
Trevor Ariza Enjoying Summer of Trevor
Jun 30, 2009
After evolving into a starter on the World Champion Lakers, Trevor Ariza's services are now in demand. And if the Lakers want to keep him it's going to cost them.
Kobe Is Beating LeBron In China, Too
Jun 30, 2009 | 4 comments
Kobe Bryant is the biggest NBA star in China — his jersey outsells LeBron and Yao Ming. And as with everything Kobe, that is no accident.
Kobe Viewed Michael Jackson As Mentor
Jun 29, 2009 | 5 comments
When Kobe Bryant needed moral support on his intense, driven quest he turned to his friend Michael Jackson for inspiration. Only in LA.
Villaraigosa Tried to Steal Kobe’s Spotlight
Jun 26, 2009 | 26 comments
At the Lakers victory parade, the Los Angeles Mayor wanted to ride near Kobe, but Bryant didn’t want that dead weight on his coattails.
Lakers Make Deal To Give Knicks 29th Pick
Jun 25, 2009 | 1 comment
The Lakers have no use for a rookie, but they need cash. So while NBA rules require them to make a pick, that player will go to the Knicks for $3 million.
Jackson to Coach “Home And Away Games”
Jun 24, 2009
Phil Jackson said in a radio interview Tuesday he wouldn’t mind a few days off next season. Wednesday Mitch Kupchak shot that idea down. Fast.
Life-Size Kobe Bobblehead. Worst. Decoration. Ever.
Jun 23, 2009 | 7 comments
For just a mere $13,000 you can own a life-sized Kobe Bryant bobblehead doll. Is there any room in your home that would not complete?
Kobe Jersey Or New BMW 328i?
Jun 19, 2009 | 2 comments
With that extra $35,000 you have laying around — what recession? — you can get Kobe’s Finals Game One jersey. Or a new BMW 328i. Your call.
Kobe Goes to Disneyland
Jun 18, 2009 | 1 comment
Los Angeles Lakers all-star Kobe Bryant, the most valuable player of the NBA Finals, enjoyed his second victory parade in as many days Thursday, this time riding a float along Disneyland's Main Street...
Jerry Buss Skips Parade To Play Poker
Jun 19, 2009 | 6 comments
While the Lakers players and staff basked in the adulation of a throng of supporters Wednesday, team owner Jerry Buss sat by himself at the Commerce Casino.
Kobe, Conan And Frogs On A Lillypad
Jun 18, 2009
Kobe Bryant went on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brian and talked about enormous Egyptian statues and how Phil Jackson asked them to be frogs on a lillypad before a Finals game.
Fans Love the Lakers
Jun 17, 2009 | 2 comments
Thousands of fans gather for championship festivities.
Lakers Parade Ends, Real Work Begins
Jun 17, 2009 | 1 comment
The celebration is still going on, but the Lakers have some serious questions this offseason. Like can they afford both Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza? And will Kobe Bryant opt out?
June 17, 2009: LA Celebrates Lakers Championship
Jun 17, 2009 | 2 comments
Check out photos from the Lakers victory celebration.
Welcome to the Twilight Zone: 39th and Figueroa
Jun 17, 2009 | 7 comments
There was a victory parade for the Lakers Wednesday, but you'd never know it along one stretch of the parade route.
Lakers 2009 Playoff Run
Jun 17, 2009
The Lakers went through Utah, Houston, Denver and Orlando to win their 15th NBA title.
Full House Welcomes Lakers
Jun 17, 2009 | 39 comments
A capacity crowd welcomes the champion Lakers to the Coliseum.
LA Preps for Lakers Victory Parade
Jun 16, 2009
Los Angeles city leaders are defending their decision to stage the parade, saying that it's important to celebrate -- even in a time of high unemployment and home foreclosures
Downtown Streets to Close During Lakers Parade
Jun 17, 2009 | 15 comments
Streets will be closed Wednesday to accommodate the massive crowds expected to descend on downtown Los Angeles for a parade and rally celebrating the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA championship.
The Lakers Are the Team of the Decade
Jun 16, 2009 | 2 comments
By winning their fourth title of the decade, the Lakers leaped past the Spurs as the team of the 2000s. And, they are in a great position to win a few more.
Taxpayers Won't Pay a Dime for Parade
Jun 16, 2009 | 33 comments
LA City Councilman Eric Garcetti announces pledges that will pay the balance of a $2 million pricetag for the Lakers' Victory Parade on Wednesday.
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