HoopsHype.com Los Angeles Lakers Twitters

Wednesday, February 22

Dave McMenamin: Fisher, who had good nights two out of the last three games (12 pts vs PHX, 8 pts vs POR), is hot tonight with 9 pts on 4-for-6 shooting 3 minutes ago

Mike Trudell: If Kobe's struggling (1-for-7), Fisher is not. His 3 has him at 4-for-6 for 9 points, keeping LAL up 4 at 63-59. about 5 minutes ago

Kevin Ding: Never get tired of watching Mark Cuban stand up, twirl his fingers and have a replay appear on the video board at his behest. about 8 minutes ago

Dave McMenamin: Pau is playing with live legs, which is needed because Kobe's having a quicksand kind of night about 10 minutes ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Great sequence for Metta. ORB on the missed FT, nice dish to Gasol diving for 2, then good D on Carter at the other end. BK about 11 minutes ago

Mike Trudell: Gasol's off-balance continuation prayer falls, plus the foul, & World Peace's rebound on the FT miss got Gasol a follow 2. He has 20. about 13 minutes ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Fish with long 2, but both feet were inside the line, which is nice. BK about 14 minutes ago

Kevin Ding: Lakers came out at game's start with more confidence than we even saw last year in playoffs vs. Dallas. Let's see what they bring now. about 17 minutes ago

Arash Markazi: The Clippers Spirit dance to The Motto by Drake. The most recent song the Laker Girls dance to is Rolling on the River by Tina Turner. about 22 minutes ago

Arash Markazi: Randy Foye took about four steps before throwing that lob to Blake Griffin. Refs were too focused on the rim to call it. about 26 minutes ago

Mark Medina: Lakers tied with Dallas at halftime, 48-48 http://j.mp/xInF2W about 28 minutes ago

Mike Bresnahan: Wow, a 14-point lead reduced to rubble. Lakers tied at half w/ Dallas, 48-48. Vince Carter has 18 pts already. Kobe: 5 pts, 1-for-6 shooting about 32 minutes ago

Arash Markazi: Clippers are really falling in love with these Stars throwback uniforms. Maybe they'll take the next step and finally rebrand the team. about 32 minutes ago

Elliott Teaford: #Lakers give refs the stink eye as they leave the court. LAL shot six free throws in the half, and they're a team that lives in the paint. about 33 minutes ago

Arash Markazi: Best national anthem of the first half of the season for the Clippers goes to @missjadealexis who killed it tonight. about 33 minutes ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe struggled in that final stanza. He finished the half 1-for-6 from the field with 4 TO's. about 35 minutes ago

Dave McMenamin: Well, this is just what you call a damn good basketball game. Tied up 48-48 at the half. Vince w/ 18 pts, Pau w/ 16 pts. about 36 minutes ago

Mike Trudell: Having outplayed Dallas for much of the half, L.A. will go in tied at 48. Mavs closed half on a 10-1 run. about 36 minutes ago

Kevin Ding: Metta and Mike Brown yelling at refs for uncalled blows from Dirk on Pau. But Dirk ends half on fire. LAL 48, DAL 48. about 36 minutes ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Dirk and Pau starting to get a little tussle-y. I want to see Gasol rub Dirk's head! BK about 36 minutes ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Only five points for LAL since 6:26 mark. Counting four TO's in that span. BK about 38 minutes ago

Kevin Ding: Pau getting treatment for a cut now. Kobe had to do the same earlier in the game. LAL 47, DAL 44. about 39 minutes ago

Dave McMenamin: A great point made in @LakerReporter's interview w/ LA player development coach Phil Handy was how bad World Peace's balance is on his shots about 39 minutes ago

Mike Trudell: Mavs are 14-2 when Vince Carter scores 10+ points. He has 18 already to lead all scorers. about 43 minutes ago

Dave McMenamin: Lakers are getting hurt in transition. Dallas cuts the lead to 47-42. Mavs leading in fastbreak points 7-2. about 43 minutes ago

Mike Trudell: A pull-up 3 with no step from Kobe was his first FG. Dirk is 1-for-6, Kobe 1-for-5. Now 3 min. left in 2nd. about 45 minutes ago

Mike Trudell: Gasol looks more loose than he has all season. 16 pts, 4 rebs, 2 asts, in 14 minutes. 7-of-9 FG's, looking easy. about 46 minutes ago

Kevin Ding: Matt Barnes to ref James Williams: "How is that not a foul?! How is that not a foul?! That's bull****!" No tech despite Barnes' rep. about 50 minutes ago

Mike Trudell: Tough break there for LAL, as @Matt Barnes doesn't get a foul call inside, & Terry hits a transition 3. 6-0 Mavs run. about 50 minutes ago

Mike Trudell: Smart play there by Steve Blake to lead Gasol with a pass, eliminating his need to dribble, for a fast break dunk. LAL up 42-28. about 52 minutes ago

Kevin Ding: Bynum is all smiles in this timeout replaying his slick pass to a cutting Murphy, much to the enjoyment of Fisher. about 53 minutes ago

Elliott Teaford: Andrew Goudelock nails a 3 to make it 40-28 for #Lakers with 6:49 left in the first half. Is he their best backup? Or Barnes or Blake? about 54 minutes ago

Kevin Ding: Out nearly to halfcourt ahead of all teammates from bench to congratulate hot Lakers second unit: @Pau Gasol. LAL 40, DAL 28. about 54 minutes ago

Mike Bresnahan: Note to self: Kobe has two points, Lakers lead Dallas, 40-28. (Gasol has 12 pts, Bynum has 8. They've combined to make 10 of 14 shots.) about 55 minutes ago

Dave McMenamin: Andrew Goudelock just knocked down back-to-back triples. I know that makes @WSMG_Austin happy he made the trip to the game. about 55 minutes ago

Mike Trudell: Right out of a time out, @Andrew Goudelock nails a triple to put LAL back up 7. Nice play call by asst. John Kuester. 57 minutes ago

Dave McMenamin: The American Airlines Center video screen just showed highlights of the Mavs' sweep of the Lakers during the timeout. Crowd response? Tepid 58 minutes ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Bynum and Pau 10-14 early, Lakers up four with 8+ to play in the half. BK 58 minutes ago

Kevin Ding: They're showing highlights on video board from Mavs' sweep of Lakers last season. Barnes and Walton watching intently. 59 minutes ago

Dave McMenamin: Kobe said today that anybody who underrated Dirk over the years shouldn't be allowed to talk hoops anymore. "I always knew he was cold." 1 hour ago

Mike Trudell: The 3rd Bynum alley-oop, this time Bynum dunking off a Barnes pass, puts LAL up 32-28. Bynum has 8. 1 hour ago

Dave McMenamin: It's fun to watch Vince Carter being aggressive. Spoke to a former teammate of his this season who said VC was just bored by his talent 1 hour ago

Elliott Teaford: Pot of gold? "@Dave McMenamin: Everytime Metta World Peace makes a 3-pointer it's a little like seeing a rainbow. Not that it has a rainbow arc." about 1 hour ago

Dave McMenamin: Lakers lead 25-21. Slow starts have plagued them on the road this season. Not tonight. Pau with 12 pts, Vince Carter has 11. about 1 hour ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe's frustrated out of the half as Vince Carter's corner 3 goes down to cut LAL lead to 25-21. Still a strong 1st Q. about 1 hour ago

Kevin Ding: One game after beating All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge, Pau Gasol is outscoring All-Star Dirk Nowitzki, 12-0. Lakers lead Mavs, 25-21, after Q1. about 1 hour ago

Dave McMenamin: Troy Murphy clearly has Kobe's trust when he passes out of double teams, which is a good thing. But he's gonna have to make more to keep it about 1 hour ago

Mike Trudell: Mavs have done much of their damage off offensive boards (5) thus far, but LAL holds a 21-18 lead behind 10 from Gasol. about 1 hour ago

Dave McMenamin: Everytime Metta World Peace makes a 3-pointer it's a little like seeing a rainbow. Not that it has a rainbow arc. It's just rare/unexpected about 1 hour ago

Mike Bresnahan: Metta World Peace made a three-pointer! Metta World Peace made a three-pointer! about 1 hour ago

Mike Trudell: Dallas left World Peace wide open for a weak side triple ... which he drained. LAL coaches have been saying he's getting better in practice. about 1 hour ago

Dave McMenamin: Lakers call timeout up 16-14 after Marion gets a transition bucket. about 1 hour ago

Mike Trudell: With Lamar Odom in Los Angeles (family reasons), Carlisle will go to Yi Jianlian off the bench (with Jason Terry). about 1 hour ago

Mike Trudell: Dallas made a defensive adjustment out of that time out, & had a 7-0 run snapped by Fisher's long 2. 14-10 LAL. about 1 hour ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Well that was odd. BK about 1 hour ago

Elliott Teaford: Pau Gasol is killing it early, scoring 8 points and added a pair of lobs to Andrew Bynum for dunks. #Lakers up 12-3 with 8:13 left 1stQ. about 1 hour ago

Mike Trudell: Of course, Carlisle is just as familiar with what Brown likes to do on D. about 1 hour ago

Mike Trudell: Mike Brown is very familiar with Rick Carlisle's defensive principles, since he coached under him at Indy, focusing on D. about 1 hour ago

Mike Trudell: The play LAL are going to - Kobe passing out of double to Gasol & him shooting if open or finding Bynum - has worked often this year. about 1 hour ago

Mike Bresnahan: Pau Gasol has 8 points and 2 assists. Lakers lead, 12-3. I'll let you figure out the math. (Hint: Pau's involved in every Lakers basket.) about 1 hour ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Pau Gasol has prompted Rick Carlisle to call time out twice. AK about 1 hour ago

Kevin Ding: Lakers have something: Kobe to Pau, who shoots quickly if the defense doesn't rotate and passes to Andrew if it does. LAL 12, DAL 3. about 1 hour ago

Mike Trudell: A fantastic personal start for @Pau Gasol, who is now 4-for-5 for 8 points with 2 assists on those Bynum dunks. LAL up 12-3. about 1 hour ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: That was such a slick move from @PauGasol . Went to the left hand there like it was nothing. BK about 1 hour ago

Mark Medina: Lakers Chat: Lakers vs. Mavericks http://j.mp/ylqr7Y about 1 hour ago

Mike Bresnahan: Two Pau-to-Bynum lobs in first two mins? Who knew? about 1 hour ago

Mike Trudell: We've already seen 2 pretty lob passes for big dunks from Gasol to Bynum, helping LAL off to a 6-2 start. DAL calls time out. about 1 hour ago

Mike Trudell: LAL open up in Dallas with a pretty turnaround J from @Pau Gasol over Dirk; certainly a key matchup all night. about 1 hour ago

Mark Medina: Mark Cuban not unhappy with Lakers drama...though he misses Phil Jackson http://j.mp/wZTniz about 1 hour ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Dime Live: Lakers vs. Mavericks - Daily Dime Live http://ow.ly/1hzsiR about 1 hour ago

Kevin Ding: Just talked to some reporters from China here in Dallas. They say despite Linsanity, Lakers remain preferred team there b/c of Kobe. about 1 hour ago

David Brickley: About time to go talk some Lakers with @kfigg1 about 1 hour ago

Kevin Ding: Mike Brown on Jim Buss: "I think he's a good guy." More on Brown's relations with the Busses and Mitch Kupchak: http://bit.ly/ymuZ6b 2 hours ago

Mike Bresnahan: Cuban misses Phil Jackson: "He was fun to mess with...He'd come right back, return volley, and I'd return volleys like a good tennis match." about 2 hours ago

Mike Bresnahan: Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, a quote machine, said he could "care less" about the Lakers' drama. He hoped Kobe and Jim Buss don't ever meet. about 2 hours ago

Elliott Teaford: #Lakers coach Mike Brown (cont'd): There's nothing wrong with a little bit of drama once in a while. about 2 hours ago

Elliott Teaford: Mike Brown on #Lakers latest drama: I was in Cleveland for 5 years. There was a little drama there, especially my last year. I'm OK with it. about 2 hours ago

Elliott Teaford: Pau Gasol just confirmed earlier ESPN report that he spoke to #Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak about trade rumors. Gasol wouldn't divulge details. about 2 hours ago

Kevin Ding: Odom was not at Mavericks shoot-around earlier today either. He's averaging 7.3 points on 35.7% shooting this season for Dallas. about 2 hours ago

Mark Medina: Kobe Bryant deserves better communication from Jim Buss http://j.mp/yCt7Ev about 2 hours ago

Devin Ebanks: not a bball tweet either about 2 hours ago

Devin Ebanks: All good things have to come to an end i guess. jus sad it happen the way it did about 2 hours ago

Elliott Teaford: Per Mavericks, Lamar Odom won't play tonight. He had to fly to L.A. to handle a personal matter. #Lakers about 2 hours ago

Baxter Holmes: Nice 'Breaking Bad' shoes http://yfrog.com/mgdmvqpj about 2 hours ago

Kevin Ding: Lamar Odom is not with the mavericks tonight. He is in LA on a family matter 3 hours ago

Mike Trudell: Mavs PR confirms that Lamar Odom (personal reasons) will not play tonight. He is in Los Angeles on a family matter. 3 hours ago

Mike Bresnahan: Lamar Odom's not playing tonight vs. Lakers because of a family matter. He's been allowed by the Mavs to miss the game. about 3 hours ago

Michael Eaves: #Angels agree to terms on minor league contract with RHP Jason Isringhausen #mlb about 3 hours ago

Elliott Teaford: Here's the full transcript from Magic Johnson's conference call, when he called for Jim Buss and Kobe Bryant to talk. http://es.pn/AF9f4A about 3 hours ago

Kevin Ding: Magic Johnson on Lakers: "Make a trade, they'll be right there competing for the Western Conference championship." http://bit.ly/xwpZHr about 3 hours ago

Arash Markazi: He followed it with a laugh but it was hard to hear @MagicJohnson say, "I gave them up. I gave the Lakers up." about 4 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Magic: "Jim, if you got the reigns, you got to be a great owner like your dad was." about 4 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Magic: "I've been with the Lakers orginization almost 35 years and this is really the saddest, most dissapointed I've been with the Lakers." about 4 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Magic Johnson views Jerry Buss as a father. Magic publicly bashing Jim Buss really shows how deep Lakers' problems are. about 4 hours ago

David Brickley: Its official. Rajon Rondo will replace Joe Johnson in All-Star Game. Kevin Durant will replace Johnson in 3-point contest. about 4 hours ago

Mark Medina: Five things to watch in Lakers-Mavericks matchup http://j.mp/x1CWk3 about 4 hours ago

Mark Medina: Magic Johnson: Jim Buss is running the Lakers, not Mitch Kupchak http://j.mp/x8oaEe about 4 hours ago

Elliott Teaford: Per ESPN, Pau Gasol has met with #Lakers management since Sunday regarding ongoing trade rumors. No deal is on the table, he was told. about 5 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Chris Paul's Top 10 plays as a Clipper. http://www.youtube.com/watch?… about 6 hours ago

Arash Markazi: In an ESPN poll, 54% of fans say Derrick Williams will win the dunk contest. Then again 98% voting had never heard of the other contestants. about 6 hours ago

Dave McMenamin: New story: Magic says that Jim Buss is running the Lakers, not Mitch, so Kobe should meet with Jim. Kobe: "Perhaps" http://es.pn/xa8fga about 6 hours ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers-Mavs: What to watch w/@Jeff Caplan. Dirk, Drew, LO, defense and more. AK http://es.pn/yKKPvB about 6 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Albert Pujols has a problem with these billboards. What do you guys think? http://www.whosay.com/arashm… about 6 hours ago

Elliott Teaford: Tough to put a dent in the mystique w/ all them banners, Kobe Bryant said when asked if Mavs playoff win in May had dented #Lakers mystique. about 6 hours ago

Elliott Teaford: Kobe Bryant on wisdom of meeting with Jim Buss: 'Perhaps': Given all that's happened, that he's disappointed the... http://bit.ly/yPsINa about 6 hours ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Looking at what Pop did with his stars Tuesday in Portland, and how Mike Brown has managed minutes: http://ow.ly/9ehbm BK 7 hours ago

Michael Eaves: #Clippers suffered their worst home loss of the season (112-91) to the #Nuggets just 20 days ago. #nba about 7 hours ago

Michael Eaves: Since Feb. 14th, #Clippers have shot 41% FG -- worst percentage in Western Conference over that span. #nba about 7 hours ago

Michael Eaves: #Clippers have lost back-to-back games for the first time since their second and third games of the season. #nba #ClippersLive about 7 hours ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Mike Brown, Gregg Popovich and managing minutes - Phil Jackson used to reference Red Holzman all the time, and Mike ... http://ow.ly/1hz6XK about 7 hours ago

Pau Gasol: Esta noche partido contra Dallas fuera de casa. Vamos a tener que trabajar duro durante los 48 minutos para poder ganar aquí #GoLakers about 7 hours ago

Pau Gasol: Tonight we play Dallas on the road. We're going to have to work hard for 48 minutes to be able to win here #GoLakers about 7 hours ago

Mike Trudell: Lakers - Mavs Preview Podcast w/Mavs TV PXP man @Mark Followill, who always brings good stuff: http://on.nba.com/Am78b7 about 7 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Can you guess what Lamar Odom is singing here? http://www.youtube.com/watch?… 8 hours ago

Mike Bresnahan: Kobe has been irritated that the Lakers traded Lamar Odom to Dallas for a future first-round pick. The Lakers play in Dallas tonight. about 8 hours ago

Mike Bresnahan: Kobe was asked whether he and Lakers executive Jim Buss should sit down and talk about any lingering issues. "Um, perhaps." about 8 hours ago

Mike Bresnahan: Why did Kobe challenge the front office? "Nobody else is going to say it. I'm the only with [courage] big enough to say it, so I said it." about 8 hours ago

Mike Trudell: A few pregame numbers to whet your appetite for Lakers - Mavs tonight: http://on.nba.com/yMRIt9 about 8 hours ago

Baxter Holmes: Congrats to the great Gary Klein (@LATimesklein) for earning top-10 APSE honors for Beat Writing http://bit.ly/A1i6A2 about 9 hours ago

Dave McMenamin: Kobe (26 ppg) & Dirk (23 ppg) are the first pair of opponents to avg > than 23 ppg vs one another since Olajuwon & K. Malone (min. 40 gms) about 9 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Los Angeles Dodgers' Ronald Belisario tested positive for cocaine. http://es.pn/xWSLIa about 9 hours ago

Dave McMenamin: Nothing says Dallas quite like water in a can http://yfrog.com/nuw8xsij about 9 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols objects to team's "El Hombre" billboards. http://es.pn/ybmIdS about 9 hours ago

Arash Markazi: I guess I'm the only one on this panel that thinks the Boston Celtics need to rebuild now. http://es.pn/z8wFnp 10 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Everyone wants Josh Smith to replace Joe Johnson in the All-Star Game which means the NBA will choose Rajon Rondo. about 10 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Clippers try to prevent first 3-game losing streak of the season when they play the Nuggets tonight. http://es.pn/yKEdpw about 10 hours ago

Mark Medina: Lakers are reportedly interested in Timberwolves' Michael Beasley http://j.mp/wH3Mlc about 10 hours ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Chat alert! 10:30 am PT!!! - It's been a busy few days, you know? We'll break it all down, taking your questions sta... http://ow.ly/1hyRMX about 10 hours ago

Janis Carr: Hawks Joe Johnson (knee) will miss All-Star weekend. Iman Shumpert (who?) is out of the dunk contest. 10 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Continuing with the NBA's goal of only having participants no one has heard of, Jeremy Evans will replace Iman Shumpert in the dunk contest. 11 hours ago

Kevin Ding: Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak did reach out to Pau Gasol personally after Kobe's trade comments. My column: http://bit.ly/wizN3c about 11 hours ago

Baxter Holmes: Touching tribute by the @latimes' Steve Lopez to his father, Tony, who died Sunday http://lat.ms/xzIQnR about 12 hours ago

Baxter Holmes: More from Frank Deford on Jeremy Lin here: http://n.pr/waIror about 20 hours ago

Baxter Holmes: As Deford said, "His example tells us that there are, surely, so many more brilliant might-have-beens in our midst who never get a chance." about 20 hours ago

Baxter Holmes: Frank Deford's take on Jeremy Lin, & how so much had to go right for him to even get a shot, made me think about all the unnoticed talent. about 20 hours ago

Mark Medina: Steve Blake, feeling stronger, is now able to lift Lakers http://j.mp/zJrCGs about 20 hours ago

Mike Trudell: Bryant, Gasol & Bynum outscore Mavs starters 61.9 to 52.5 ppg. Mavs get 42.3 bench points for a reason. about 21 hours ago

Mike Trudell: Jason Kidd passed Michael Jordan for 2nd on the NBA's all-time steals list. Kobe's 2nd among active players, 17th overall. about 22 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Back-to-back Sports Illustrated covers for Jeremy Lin. http://twitpic.com/8n36k8 about 22 hours ago

Arash Markazi: FINAL: Blazers 137, Spurs 97 about 22 hours ago

Arash Markazi: Blazers 134, Spurs 88 with 2:43 left. I respect the Spurs' right to rest players but c'mon now, this is embarrassing. 23 hours ago

Tuesday, February 21

David Brickley: Blazers were down 30+ to Lakers last night, now up 38 on Spurs? Explanation? There is none. That's why u can't win at gambling on sports. yesterday

David Brickley: Has anyone seen Denzel in "Safe House" whats your review? yesterday

Mark Medina: Lakers have lots of baggage at start of short trip http://j.mp/AwJeS8 yesterday

Metta World Peace: Metta world peace poll: Top five point guards in the world are.. Including guards not playing in the NBA... yesterday

Mike Trudell: Gasol in very good spirits, feels physically stronger this year. Also getting extra work in here is @Derek Fisher (as always). yesterday

Mark Medina: Lakers reach another crossroads http://j.mp/AixxRA yesterday

Mike Trudell: Here's @Pau Gasol getting an extra lifting session in at the Dallas hotel: http://t.co/Prs5mK9V yesterday

Mike Trudell: Handy also talks about working w/Kobe, Gasol, Bynum, World Peace & the rookies, what NBA players need to develop most & more. yesterday

Mike Trudell: Among topics with Handy (http://on.nba.com/xGDZ5k): how Kobe uses footwork instead of dribbling just like Michael Jordan. yesterday

Mike Trudell: New story: A behind-the-curtains look at the Lakers from player development coach Phil Handy: http://on.nba.com/xGDZ5k yesterday

Baxter Holmes: People say California might someday drop off the map, and the slide may have already started with college basketball. http://lat.ms/yeQm9o yesterday

Trey Johnson: Yo if y'all could see @_ilovelizzy rental car!!! Hahahahahahaha she got the European Ford Focus!!! yesterday

Dave McMenamin: I just broke down and ordered a pair of the Syracuse platinum shorts. I'm a slave to the swoosh. yesterday

Andrew Goudelock: Dallas, TX! yesterday

Metta World Peace: PAC man took a picture of someone he trying to knock out.. PAC man might go hard . http://lockerz.com/s/186006626 yesterday

Mike Trudell: Lakers have landed in Dallas; first time they've been back since last season's sweep, of which they're well aware. yesterday

Dave McMenamin: My column from last night hit on The Players vs. The Management theme that @Chris Broussard shed more light on today http://es.pn/x5K94l yesterday

Dave McMenamin: Jumping on @SportsCenter at 5:30 PT to discuss the Lakers' latest drama. It's always something with this team yesterday

Mark Medina: Metta World Peace amused by "Hack-a-Metta" http://j.mp/z6qz6s yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: Why I like the Lakers calling a players only meeting after the Portland win. AK http://es.pn/yzIe60 yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: The Lakers call a "players only" meeting: Good idea - Despite Monday's one-sided win over the Blazers, ESPN The Maga... http://ow.ly/1hxViM yesterday

Baxter Holmes: And here's the SI cover story on Jeremy Lin by @SIPabloTorre: http://bit.ly/y1tk7M yesterday

Baxter Holmes: Jeremy Lin (@Jeremy Lin) is on the Sports Illustrated cover for the 2nd consecutive week: http://bit.ly/yI64Rj yesterday

Pau Gasol: A punto de despegar! De camino a Dallas en unos minutos! Ready to take off! We'll be on our way to Dallas shortly! #GoLakers yesterday

Arash Markazi: Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp wouldn't want the MVP if Ryan Braun lost it. http://es.pn/wsOOT4 yesterday

Mark Medina: Steve Blake appears sharper in Lakers' win over Portland http://lat.ms/xwvmtX yesterday

Mike Trudell: Kobe Bryant said last night that he's eager to see buddy Lamar Odom in Dallas. The 2 text "all the time." yesterday

Devin Ebanks: Wat up yesterday

Michael Eaves: For the record, my halftime interview with @Chris Paul last night was one of my all-time favs! CP was simply too smart for the officials!! yesterday

Beto Duran: On SportsCenter at 12:30 w fresh tie and pocket square. Question is can Lakers make a title run? yesterday

Pau Gasol: A vosotr@s por vuestro apoyo en lo bueno y en lo malo! For you all, I always feel your support through the good and bad times! #Tweet2000 yesterday

Pau Gasol: Good morning from LA, about to reach my tweet number 2000! So many tweets to share a lot of things and many more to come! I dedicate it to.. yesterday

Pau Gasol: Buenos días desde LA, a punto de llegar a mi tweet nº2000! Tantos tweets dan para hablar de muchas cosas y los que quedan! Se lo dedico a... yesterday

Dave McMenamin: Harsh yet entertaining take by @Ken Berger on the Lakers' front office staff: "A steaming pool of nepotism and nincompoops." yesterday

Mark Medina: Kobe Bryant's criticism toward front office sparks varying reactions http://lat.ms/xrTd73 yesterday

Matt Barnes: FTW I luv u @GloGovan now let's make this sh!t work... yesterday

Dave McMenamin: The Lakers' full-team players only team meeting on Monday was preceded by a pow-wow between Kobe, Fish & Pau in PHX postgame on Sunday yesterday

Arash Markazi: Will the @LAKings make a move for Rick Nash, Jeff Carter or Ales Hemsky before the trade deadline? http://es.pn/AbNXxS yesterday

Dave McMenamin: Look who I was sitting next to at the last Lakers game. Wonder if he celebrates his entire catalog http://yfrog.com/obdencnj yesterday

Trey Johnson: I think I just drank too much coffee!!! yesterday

Arash Markazi: Not loving these new Team USA uniforms. https://twitter.com/#!/nik… yesterday

Mark Medina: Lakers hold brief players-only meeting, try to look ahead http://lat.ms/y5Lvb2 yesterday

Kevin Ding: Dan and I talked over Lakers' trade options, Kobe-Pau relations and Jeremy Lin on Dan Patrick Show this morning: http://bit.ly/zomWhY yesterday

Baxter Holmes: Boom: Charles P. Pierce on Jeremy Lin http://es.pn/xOuGX6 yesterday

Baxter Holmes: Posted 1st round-up of fine sentences: http://bit.ly/A9oQI5 Would like this to be a weekly tradition. If you spot a good one, let me know. yesterday

Arash Markazi: Has wearing a scarf indoors replaced wearing sunglasses indoors as the accessory of choice for tools, er cool people? yesterday

Baxter Holmes: Donuts: a nutritious (*wink*) part of any complete breakfast: http://bit.ly/zsAKQn yesterday

Janis Carr: ESPN is reporting that Kobe and Fisher called a players' only meeting immediately after game. To stress that point, perhaps? yesterday

Janis Carr: DFisher took on us vs. them tone, saying everyone who doesn't wear a uniform is “on the outside. Our success ... relies on the players." yesterday

Arash Markazi: Maybe the Lakers can hire this Chazz to start scouting games for them. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/2… yesterday

Arash Markazi: Magic Johnson is launching a basic cable television network. http://es.pn/wqegdw yesterday

Arash Markazi: Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher call players only meeting after the Lakers beat the Blazers. http://es.pn/xbaFJT yesterday

Arash Markazi: Beyond bummed @TalaHadavi is in New Orleans for #MardiGras and #FatTuesday without me. Save me some King Cake at least. yesterday

Arash Markazi: San Francisco Giants direct Buster Posey to no longer block plate. http://es.pn/ycw9q5 yesterday

Mark Medina: Kobe Bryant taking measured approach in leading Lakers http://lat.ms/xHJ7rc yesterday

Arash Markazi: The power of Linsanity knows no bounds. http://yfrog.com/mmfmrafj yesterday

Arash Markazi: Happy Birthday Nina Simone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?… yesterday

Arash Markazi: Listen closely and you can hear Ralph Lawler's cameo appearance in 'Drive.' http://www.youtube.com/watch?… yesterday

Baxter Holmes: Great column by the @latimes Bill Plaschke on what the Jeremy Lin story really says about America: http://lat.ms/xxn6ov yesterday

Beto Duran: Thanks for ?'s Always fun tweeting. Buenas noches/ Good Night/ Tapus Na yesterday

Beto Duran: Time for a few ?s. Please none about trade rumors. yesterday

Beto Duran: Pau Gasol = true pro yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers Late Night vs. Portland, 12:15 am PT - It's so late that if you feed Andy, he'll grow a mohawk and get all ev... http://ow.ly/1hwUhC yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers Late Night starting now. Here's the link. AK http://es.pn/Ay0coL yesterday

Beto Duran: 24th game of 25+ points for Kobe (most in NBA) yesterday

Beto Duran: Per Elias: Blazers 7 point 1st quarter was the lowest in the teams 3,363-game history. yesterday

Mark Medina: Lakers beat Portland; GM Mitch Kupchak responds to Kobe Bryant http://lat.ms/w9MCfr yesterday

Mark Medina: Lakers' dominance at home continues with 103-92 win over Portland http://lat.ms/A1TO5c yesterday

Pau Gasol: Gran victoria contra los Blazers esta noche! Seguimos jugando muy bien en casa. Increible el ambiente en el Staples! #TrabajoDeEquipo yesterday

Pau Gasol: Great win tonight against the Blazers! We continue to play very well at home! Great atmosphere at Staples! Steve was on fire! #TeamWork yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: LLN at 12:15 am PT... URL to follow. BK yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: Sorry for the delay on LLN... have to help file some story stuff... Will put out a time ASAP. BK yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: Rapid reaction: Lakers 103, Blazers 92 - A decisive win for the Lakers, and the bizarro result of what usually happe... http://ow.ly/1hwPUm yesterday

Metta World Peace: Don't forget to do the little things for your loved ones... yesterday

Janis Carr: "Im just trying to play hard and contribute as much as possible," Pau Gasol said. yesterday

Kevin Ding: Bynum made a point to note Lakers' W came after Brown canceled shoot-around today: "We had rest. We didn't stand on our feet all day." yesterday

Janis Carr: DFisher said Gasol has done "unbelievable job of keeping his nose to the grind, not showing effects of what has been on his mind" yesterday

Arash Markazi: Titanic in the movie theaters, The Undertaker, Triple H and The Rock at WrestleMania... I hope I don't have precalculus in the morning. yesterday

Janis Carr: Kobe refused to talk about Kupchak's statement, saying "dont care. I'm done. Said what I had to say. Next question." yesterday

Mike Trudell: Kobe: "I said what I had to say. Next question." Not something he will discuss w/management. Will move forward. yesterday

Kevin Ding: Pau Gasol was more relaxed about trade scenario: "It's a possibility. We have to understand that, even if it's not the most ideal." yesterday

Beto Duran: Kobe on Pau "is he still going to think about it? Sure. But at least he knows we all support him & got his back" yesterday

Beto Duran: If Pau is nice guy is Kobe opposite? "some people say I'm **** some think I'm nice guy. Cool either way. Get job done. We win" yesterday

Kevin Ding: Kobe didn't speak about Kupchak statement on Gasol, but said about Pau: "At least he knows we all support him." yesterday

Beto Duran: Kobe "that's my role here. U know Pau nice guy, would never say anything to shuffle deck...but I will" yesterday

Mike Trudell: Kobe said the root of his comments last night were to let Gasol know that he & the team value & support him. yesterday

Beto Duran: Kobe "think Pau feels better. Important to know guys in locker room support u" yesterday

Beto Duran: Kobe on Kupchak statement "dont care. Im done. Said what I had to say" yesterday

Beto Duran: Pau "we don't want any distractions. We don't need any distractions. yesterday

Beto Duran: Pau said Kobe told him he was going to say something "didn't know he was going to do it then & to media" yesterday

Beto Duran: Pau on Kobe speaking up "glad he showed support for me & spoke his mind" yesterday

Beto Duran: Pau on Kupchak statement "just way it is. Reality of our business...trying not to let me affect me at all" yesterday

Arash Markazi: I think @serenawilliams' latest tweet lets me know we could never be friends. yesterday

Arash Markazi: The woman that allegedly broke up the Dallas Mavericks' "Three J's" in 1996 still looks good. http://www.tmz.com/2012/0… yesterday

Mark Medina: Five things to take from Lakers' 103-92 win over Trail Blazers http://lat.ms/Aa8Gvh yesterday

Kevin Ding: Mike Brown liked what he saw enough to cancel Lakers practice tomorrow before back-to-back set Wed in DAL/Thurs in OKC. yesterday

Mike Trudell: Brown has consistently maintained that the ball mvmt/spacing on O would improve. Still room to grow but is closer. yesterday

Mike Trudell: Mike Brown said he thinks his team is capable of playing how it opened tonight's game w/more regularity. Key is consistency. yesterday

Beto Duran: Blazers McMillan on Lakers "ran whatever wanted. Got whatever wanted...at half it was about not embarrassing yourself" yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: Mitch Kupchack issues statement - After Kobe Bryant delivered his strong comments following Sunday's loss in Phoenix... http://ow.ly/1hwOKB yesterday

Devin Ebanks: Gym time time to get shots up yesterday

Arash Markazi: Kobe said it's important for Pau to know he has his back. A heart-to-heart might mean more than a "keep him or trade him already" rant. yesterday

Mike Bresnahan: Lakers win, 103-92. Bynum: 14 points and 19 rebs. If they ever fed him, this would be a dangerous team. He had only seven shots. yesterday

Mike Trudell: Running Diary from LAL's blowout victory over Portland, in case you missed anything: http://on.nba.com/wE1MAh yesterday

Arash Markazi: FINAL: Lakers 103, Blazers 92. Lakers let a 30-point lead shrink to 10 in the 4th but hold on behind 28 from Kobe Bryant. yesterday

Mike Trudell: LAL will now return to Dallas for the first time since last season's playoff loss. yesterday

Kevin Ding: No trade distractions visible. Instant recap of Lakers' unifying W over Portland: http://bit.ly/zu5QBZ yesterday

Arash Markazi: FINAL: Warriors 104, Clippers 97. Last series was as ugly as last 2 min. First back-to-back loss for Clippers in 2012. yesterday

Mike Trudell: Final: Lakers 103, Blazers 92. L.A. avoided the purple shell to improve to 14-2 at home. yesterday

Dave McMenamin: Kind of funny to see former Memphis asst coach Luke Walton go up against former Memphis player Elliot Williams in garbage time yesterday

Arash Markazi: Warriors 104, Clippers 97 with 19.1 left. Clippers were up 97-95 with 2:07 left. yesterday

Mike Trudell: The Lakers will pick up a game in the standings on the Clippers, set to lose at Golden State (19 seconds left, 104-97). yesterday

Mike Trudell: LAL subs come in with 2:09 to play, lead at 98-82. Kobe sits with 28 pts, Gasol 16, 12 & 4 & Bynum 14 & 19. yesterday

Arash Markazi: Clippers had been solid this season in closing out games late. Spurs game and Warriors tonight were bad meltdowns. yesterday

Kevin Ding: Metta goes 4 for 6 on free throws in this stretch. Maybe someone will try Hack-a-Bynum next. He was at 59% before making 4 of 4 tonight. yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: Great finish from Kobe, but maybe a better outlet from Bynum. Overhand pass, with heat, on the numbers. BK yesterday

Mike Trudell: Bynum has a nice fastball ... Kobe showed WR hands on the catch & lay up. Imagine 7-0 Bynum on the pitchers mound... yesterday

Janis Carr: The crowd chanting "World Peace" as he shoots free throws yesterday

Mike Bresnahan: People are chating "World Peace." I'm not even kidding. yesterday

Mike Trudell: The first "World Peace!" chant of the season! Fun. And Metta makes the 2nd. LAL up 96-81. yesterday

Arash Markazi: Warriors 100, Clippers 97 with 1:23 left. #LawlersLaw yesterday

Dave McMenamin: I thought I'd see every possible outcome of a Metta World Peace one-man fastbreak until I just saw him go behind his back and run into Pau yesterday

Mike Trudell: Nate McMillan is employing "Hack-a-World-Peace," which we've never seen before. Metta (49%) goes 3-for-4 in 2 trips. yesterday

Kevin Ding: Hack-a-Metta with 3:27 to play. Metta was at 48.7% for the season and made 1 of 2. LAL 93, POR 80. yesterday

Arash Markazi: Clippers 97, Warriors 95 with 2:49 left. Mo Williams has 13 points in the 4th and 22 points (6/6 from 3) off the bench. yesterday

Dave McMenamin: That's Kobe's 7th technical foul, coming in game No. 32 of the season. If he gets up to 13, it's a one-game suspension. He's right on pace yesterday

Mike Trudell: This will again be lost in LAL's leading big, but Bynum has only 3 FGA's since the 1st Q (4-for-4). Does have 18 boards. yesterday

Janis Carr: That's Kobe's 7th technical of the season... yesterday

Mike Trudell: There's another Kobe technical for arguing, mad at a charge called with Wallace draped to him. 92-80, 4:18 left. yesterday

Beto Duran: Left handed Kobe > most NBA players yesterday

Dave McMenamin: Bill O'Reilly is standing next to the Lakers bench. Never realized how tall he is. yesterday

Beto Duran: Lakers bench 26 points. 6-11 from 3 point land. 11 boards yesterday

Kevin Ding: LaMarcus Aldridge ascended to All-Star status at Pau's expense. Tonight vs. Gasol, Aldridge is shooting 5 for 18 from field. yesterday

Arash Markazi: No excuse for that Lakers-Blazers game to be a 10-point game and for the starters to have to play in the 4th but the bench is that bad. yesterday

Janis Carr: Kobe and Fisher to the rescue as the Lakers regain 14-point lead on bk-to-bk buckets by those two yesterday

Mike Trudell: Fisher & Bryant hit back-to-back jumpers immediately upon checking in to put LAL back up 14 at 88-74. yesterday

Mike Trudell: Starters all return with 7:23 to go, LAL up 10. Blazers have done all their comeback damage from perimeter. yesterday

Kevin Ding: Blazers up to 11 of 19 on 3-pointers (58%). LAL 84, POR 74 with 7:24 to play and Kobe returning. yesterday

Beto Duran: Here comes Kobe...followed by Fisher yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: If Matt Barnes gets a couple more breakaways, Batum is going to become the league leader in blocks. BK yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: Barnes apparently hasn't gotten the memo that Batum will block him. AK yesterday

Arash Markazi: Looking at the top 4 dunkers in the NBA, I get why Griffin & Howard don't want to be in the dunk contest but why not include McGee & Jordan? yesterday

Beto Duran: Kobe, Nash oh my "@jose3030: 1996 NBA Rookies - Slam Magazine http://yfrog.com/0eys5mj" yesterday

Mike Trudell: Ref Crawford calls 3rd PF on LAL in first 3 min. here (Leon Wood had the one on Bynum). One more & POR's in bonus, 8:50 to go. yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: Joey Crawford, fourth quarter closer. BK yesterday

Beto Duran: Before he's on @SportsCenter Kurt Rambis dances at Lakers game #notreallyhim http://twitpic.com/8moov5 yesterday

Arash Markazi: Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said it's time to stop expecting the sensational from Lamar Odom. http://es.pn/yJbYP7 yesterday

Mike Trudell: The once 30-point lead was down to 12 before Goudelock hit his first shot (a floater, of course) in 5 attempts. yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: I don't want anyone to freak out or anything, but the lead is down to 12. BK yesterday

Arash Markazi: Warriors 77, Clippers 74 to start the 4th. The Clippers have rallied from 10 or more on the road 5 times since Jan. 29. yesterday

Dave McMenamin: Lakers lead 80-66 after 3. Kobe has a game-high 22 points. Would be nice if they could keep the lead and rest the starters here in the 4th yesterday

Mike Trudell: Portland isn't out of the mix here thanks to the 3; they'll try to get within 10 with 6 minutes left. yesterday

Dave McMenamin: Blake has deep POR roots, having played there & lives there in the offseason. When the lockout was lifted, he practiced at the POR facility yesterday

Janis Carr: Lakers lead down to 14 as Portland outscores LA by eight in the third quarter. Will Lakers hang on or do a nosedive in the final quarter? yesterday

Mike Trudell: Facing a big deficit, Portland's been shooting the 3 with impunity, & are now 11-for-18 (61%) after 2 more makes. 80-66 after 3. yesterday

Beto Duran: John Ireland is the best. B4 inbounds "We've seen Lakers screw this up before" Blazers answer with a 3 yesterday

Beto Duran: AMAZINF! "@MadelynBurke: Timeout: Warriors dancers performing to Blow the Whistle, Too Short comes out to give the live performance" yesterday

Dave McMenamin: Steve Blake is a flame thrower with Kevin Harlan in the building. He's 5-for-5 from 3. yesterday

Mike Trudell: Gasol & Bynum both with double-doubles again. Gasol 12 & 10, Bynum 14 & 14. LAL up 41-25 on glass overall. yesterday

Mike Trudell: Batum blocked Blake's 2 ... only to have Blake gather and bury his 5th three. Blake's 3-pt% up to 36% from 31% tonight. yesterday

Kamenetzky Brothers: Great recovery by Gasol on those series of pick-and-rolls. He had to cover a LOTTA ground on that eventual miss by Aldridge. AK yesterday

Beto Duran: "@ericmherrera:I know who Metta would be......SERRANO" yesterday

Mike Trudell: The 3-point line is all that's kept Portland reasonably close. They're 8-of-14, have only 12 2-point FG's. yesterday

Mike Trudell: Portland's playing Goldeneye with Oddjob right now, darting & weaving below fire line. Run is 16-4 to cut LAL lead to 71-55. yesterday

Beto Duran: Just a theory @geeter3 & I were kicking around. Could Lakers players unite vs front office? Kinda like Major League "win in spite of them" yesterday

Mike Trudell: Remember that ball movement from the 1st Q? That's gone away in the 3rd. Blazers on an 11-0 run, lead at 17. yesterday

Beto Duran: Ireland on Lakers-Blazers "has the feel of a pick up game" yesterday

Arash Markazi: I like when kickball is called in the NBA because it momentarilly gives mainstream attention to an unsung sport. yesterday

Dave McMenamin: Metta World Peace making a pull-up jump shot is a sight for sore eyes. yesterday

Janis Carr: Don't look now, but Metta World Peace scored his first basket yesterday

Mike Trudell: It hasn't mattered with Kobe's scoring (now 20 points) & Blake's 14-point 2nd Q, but Bynum hasn't had an FGA since 1st Q. yesterday

Arash Markazi: Quinn Snyder says the players are playing for each other tonight. Who were they playing for before? yesterday

David Brickley: Lakers look like championship contenders when they hit their open shots. Unfortunately they are inconsistent at best. yesterday

Mike Trudell: Kobe ensured there'd be no lack of energy out of halftime, scoring 5 straight (pretty and-1) to make it 59-32. yesterday

Monday, February 20

Mike Trudell: Blazers rebounded to shoot 9-for-22 in 2nd Q, a respectable 41% after the 17% 1st Q. Out-boarded LAL 14-12. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: I'm sure TNT wishes it could switch to the Clippers-Warriors game or some Pee-Wee League game somewhere. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Halftime: Lakers 52, Blazers 30 Halftime: Clippers 56, Warriors 56 2 days ago

Dave McMenamin: New story: Mitch Kupchak releases a statement, Mike Brown avoids confrontation after Kobe's comments on Pau http://es.pn/xMWfLW 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers vs. Blazers: Live updates from the game at Staples Center http://lat.ms/xGnvvw 2 days ago

Janis Carr: Lakers lead by 22 at the half. Wonder how many at Staples will be around by the fourth quarter? 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: A sloppy end to the half allows Portland (not stars, but red shells) the final 7 points, but LAL still up 52-30. 2 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Lakers lead 52-30 at the half, setting record for pts allowed in a half (31 pts). They gave up 63 in the 1st half to PHX on Sunday 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Blazers lowest scoring half this season. Trail Lakers 52-30 at break 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: When it comes to left-handed dunks, Kobe is no Marcin Gortat. AK #PolishHammerTime 2 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Great passing on that possession resulting in the Kobe 3. It looked like a team that actually liked playing with one another. 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: That's a very "Marcus Camby" foul Bynum just absorbed. AK 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Tough Kiss Cam night at Staples. Dudes got fist bump, cheeks, and face covered. Even Keides denied. 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Keeping blowout leads ain't easy in the NBA. Like how 8th place ride in Mario Kart gets the stars & lightening. 2 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Something tells me everyone at Staples Center will get free tacos tonight... 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: I must say when an NBA player air balls a shot I smile because it's one of the few times I can watch a game and say, "I can do that too." 2 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Steve Blake (14 pts) has nearly as much as Portland's starters (16 pts) on his own. Blake's 5-for-6, the Blazers' starters are 7-for-23 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Blake's 4th 3 of the quarter gives him 14 points, LAL a 47-22 even as POR starts to find its offense. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Blake Griffin just air balled a free throw. Well, at least it didn't rim out again. #progress 2 days ago

Beto Duran: So you're saying he can only get better "@jose3030: Metta World Peace is shooting 20.3% from 3pt this year" 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: That last shot from World Peace is what LAL's coaches don't want ... he was fading away, didn't go straight up with feet set. 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: On that jumper, Pau wasn't worried about being traded. On the one before, though, he was. BK 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Best stat of the night (one of 'em, at least)-- only two ORB's for Portland on 22 misses. BK 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: The best Kobe take-the-focus-off-a-bad-loss moment was still last year in Miami. http://www.whosay.com/arashm… 2 days ago

David Brickley: Blazers will cut this to single digits somehow, someway. I'm almost certain. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Bynum and Blazers tied with 12 rebounds 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: With those 3's, Blake climbs up to 34.7% from 3 on the season. Murphy leads LAL at 44.7%, Goudelock's at 40%. 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: Blake is 4 for 5 (3/3 on 3-pointers). Fisher is 0 for 5 (0/3). And it's even Presidents Day. #unionpresident 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Ralph Lawler: "It's a shootout at the OK Corral; OK meaning Oakland, get it?" (Silence) 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Steve Blake apparently likes playing his former team. His 3rd 3 of the last six minutes have him up to 11 pts. 42-16. 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: A unicorn rare finish for Steve Blake at the rack! BK 2 days ago

Janis Carr: Bynum alone has the same number of points as Portland. Lakers lead, 39-10 2 days ago

Beto Duran: 8 minute 21-0 Lakers run started w 4:52 in 1st. Ended 8:52 in 2nd qtr. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: I literally did a double-take at that Lakers 37, Blazers 7 score in the second quarter. 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: That bucket by Portland ended a 21-0 run over about eight minutes of play. Day-um. BK 2 days ago

Beto Duran: 21-0 Lakers run started w 4:52 in 1st. Ended 8:52 in 2nd qtr. 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Portland got to 7 points at the 4:52 mark of the 1st Q, & Batum's put-back was the first score since, at 8:52 of 2nd. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Chris Paul, who was scorless in the first half the last two games, has 17 with 7:58 left in the second quarter. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Bynum double double in 12 minutes! 2 days ago

David Brickley: POR now 3-21 FG's = 14% 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: As long as the Blazers are stuck on seven, this will feel like a football score. BK 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: And @John Ireland adds that the 7-point 1st Q is the lowest Blazers scoring quarter in their history. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: When the shot clock is running down, you never, and I repeat never, pass it to Reggie Evans. In fact, just never pass it to Reggie Evans. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: 7 pts. Lowest scoring 1st qtr in Blazers history 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: It's just a very energized LAL team here. Blake opens 2nd Q with 2 threes to put L.A. up 35-7. 2 days ago

Janis Carr: Portland is 3 of 19...and the Lakers thought they had problems. 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: Lakers were down by 27 last night in PHX. They're up by 28 already here (35-7). 2 days ago

David Brickley: Lakers should complain about trade rumors more often. LAL 32 POR 7 2nd qtr 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL had more offensive rebounds (7) than Portland did total boards (5). Bynum had 9, Gasol 6. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Best defensive qtr of season. Blazers 7 pts. Knicks and Hawks were held to 10. 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: More on Kobe/Brown confidence for playoffs: LAL can get good looks in post when it plays right. Many teams rely on jump shooting. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Lakers 29, Blazers 7 going into the second quarter. Perhaps Kobe can play GM after every game. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Portland scores 1st 3. Lakers answer with a 29-4 blitz. Lead 29-7 at end qtr. 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: After Ray Felton opened the game with a 3, Portland went 2-for-16 for the rest o/t 1st (17.6%). LAL up 21-5 on glass. 2 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: The Lakers missed an extra point. They lead Portland at the end of one, 27-7. Blazers made 3 of 17 shots. 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL up 29-7 after 1. Give Kobe credit for setting the tone & energy level. Bynum/Gasol right there behind him. 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: There's a fan in front of me quite literally cackling after every Blazer miss. It's actually a little unsettling. AK 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: And Pau was never traded, and they lived happily ever after. ... LAL 29, POR 7 after 1st quarter. 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Monday is the bizarro Sunday. BK 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL have had runs of 10-0 & 17-2 (ongoing). Lead is at 27-7 after Murphy's corner 3 (pretty Blake pass). 2 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: This is the same team that trailed Phoenix by 27 last night? 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: When Bynum & Gasol are this active, L.A. knows its real tough to beat. Why Kobe, Brown speak optimistically about playoffs. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Points in paint. 14-4 Lakers. 2nd chance points. 10-0 Lakers. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Lakers on 10-2 run last 3:30. Lead 20-7 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: The NBA's oldest player (Kurt Thomas) is in. He's 1 day older than Grant Hill, if you're interested. Murphy also replaces Bynum. 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Batum's like, "Matt, you know I can jump, right?" AK 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Bynum played only 3 minutes in last night's 4th Q, & he's been everywhere early: 8 pts (4-of-4), 8 boards, 1 ast. LAL up 18-7. 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: More great ball movement leaves Bynum alone in the paint w/ great position. Fish feeds, easy bucket. LAL plus 11. BK 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Gasol returns the favor for Kobe with a nice no look getting Bryant a bucket. BK 2 days ago

Beto Duran: During break Kobe gave Ashton Kutcher whos courtside man hug. 2 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Laker exec Jeanie Buss is at tonight's game, by the way. Sitting next to longtime friend Linda Rambis. (Yes, it's Kurt's wife.) 2 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: I thought the Lakers were the team experiencing all sorts of issues. Trail Blazers down, 10-3, look lethargic. 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Bynum/Gasol have also combined for 9 rebounds (6 straight Blazers misses helping). Kobe actively trying to get bigs going. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Rebounds: Bynum 6 - Blazers 5 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: Slick Kobe pass for Pau layup. Pau points, Kobe snarls. Lakers lead Blazers, 10-3. 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers with more cutting and movement on the last two trips than they showed in the first 24 minutes Sunday. BK 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Lots and lots of extra passes for LAL here produces several easy buckets. Bynum/Gasol have all 10 on a 10-0 run. 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: After a scoreless first 2 minutes, Bynum has back-to-back dunks, created by an O board & give-&-go w/Kobe. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: $4 for Twix at Staples Center! #ouch 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: That's even a foul on the playground. BK 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers-Blazers chat http://lat.ms/w5LUCc 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: Doesn't this addition of "an All-Star!" to Lakers player intros for Kobe and Andrew just make Pau think again how he isn't one? 2 days ago

Beto Duran: "@MisterWallaceGA: Ten assists already for Steve Nash. Combo of Gatorade w/ a splash of Geritol does a body good." 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: The top road attraction in the NBA? You guessed it, the Clippers. http://say.ly/dAx1soH 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Pretty pumped @Southland_TNT Ben Mckenzie is courtside. Love that show 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Lakers aren't going to start trading their assets for the sake of change just because they're 18-13 and not 25-6. 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Portland has always struggled at STAPLES. L.A. has won 7-of-8 here, and is 17-8 all time. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Blazers owner / Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen courtside. His date has an IPHONE 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Major change in Portland's rotation from last matchup is Nic Batum's emergence into the starting line up. W. Matthews to bench. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Does Kupchak want to trade Gasol? If he gets a good offer (see: CP3). It's not a black-or-white, take a stance question. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Sorry Kobe and Pau, Mitch Kupchak has heard your concerns but will continue doing what he's been doing. Thanks. 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Dime Live: Lakers vs. Blazers - Daily Dime Live http://ow.ly/1hwDHX 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: I'll be on the Dan Patrick Show in the morning to talk more about Kobe & Pau. Always a pleasure to share the guest marquee with Mike Tyson. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Kobe warms up at free throw line http://twitpic.com/8mnft4 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Hell in a Cell: Triple H vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 28. #RememberThe90s 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Mitch Kupchak declines to take Pau Gasol out of trade talks http://lat.ms/wSxQuT 2 days ago

Beto Duran: The 1975 recorder is safely back in the hands of TJ Simers. 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Kobe Bryant's latest rant hurts Lakers, and Pau Gasol http://lat.ms/Ad1CTo 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Rule #1 as a columnist. Don't leave tape recorder laying around. Should I give it back to him? http://twitpic.com/8mn9rx 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: ... "because it's ridiculous for the Lakers to cut themselves off from some deal that could energize the team now and later." 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: From column last night: "Is it reasonable to expect Kupchak to announce Gasol is not on the market? Of course not ..." 2 days ago

Janis Carr: Kupchak responds to Kobe Bryant’s comments http://lakers.ocregister.com/2012/0… 2 days ago

Dave McMenamin: What is @Nick Friedell doing with a Curious George doll behind him in this video spot? http://yfrog.com/nx7etikj 2 days ago

Beto Duran: 2012 Lakers = novela time 2 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Final Mitch: "To say publicly we would not [seek trades] would serve no purpose and put us at a competetive disadvantage." Wow. Sorry, Kobe. 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: Doesn't change the fact that Kobe accomplished one thing in giving Pau his vote of confidence, even if that's as far as it can go. 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: Basically, as expected, Kupchak can't give Gasol a full vote of security while continuing to pursue things to help the Lakers get better. 2 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: More Mitch: "Nonetheless, as GM of the Lakers, I have a responsibility to ownership, our fans + players to actively pursue opportunities..." 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Again, the full Mitch Kupchak statement from @Lakers: http://on.nba.com/zYpAli 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Mitch Kupchak issues statement in regards to Kobe's comment on Pau trade rumors. Ladies & gents ur 2012 Lakers. 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: ... and put us at a competitive disadvantage. 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kupchak 6: "... Would be a disservice to ownership, the team and our many fans." 2 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Kupchak statement on Pau trade rumors: "As a former player, I understand the days leading up to the trade deadline can be nerve-wracking..." 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kupchak 5: "...would serve no purpose and put us at a competitive disadvantage. Taking such a course of action at this time..." 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kupchak 4: "Opportunities to improve the team for this season and seasons to come. To say publicly that we would not do this..." 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: ... for this season and seasons to come. To say publicly that we would not do this would serve no purpose ... 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kupchak 3: "Nonetheless, as GM of the Lakers, I have a responsibility to ownership , our fans & the players to actively pursue..." 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kupchak 2: "As a former player, I understand how the days leading up to the trade deadline can be nerve-wracking for an NBA player." 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: Kupchak: I have a responsibility to ownership, our fans and the players on this team to actively pursue opportunities to improve the team... 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Mitch Kupchak: "In response to comments made by Kobe Bryant & Pau Gasol after last night's game against the Phoenix Suns..." 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Check @Lakers for the full statement from Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak in a moment. 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: Quality email from reader Sid Lazarow: "Poor Pau. If only he had Fisher's stats, maybe they wouldn't be looking to trade him." 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: Mike Brown (who is not Phil Jackson) steered way clear of Kobe-Pau-trade topic: "It's not for me to touch." 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Brown's real concerns are about effort, minute distribution, execution. Is still frustrated with 63-point Suns first half. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Brown if Pau's play is being impacted by rumors "I don't think so" 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Brown says trade rumors may or may not impact every team. Said his job is to coach & all business is run by management. 2 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Off tonight. Please follow "@Beto Duran: Mike Brown on Kobe comments "no reaction...don't plan on talking to him"" 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Brown doesn't think Kobe's comments will be a distraction. Reinforces that he's the coach and all trade talks are for front office 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Mike Brown on Kobe comments "no reaction...don't plan on talking to him" 2 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Mike Brown on trade rumors about Gasol: "To a certain degree, I think it bothers him." 2 days ago

Mike Trudell: Mike Brown asked about Kobe's comments on Pau last night: "I just coach the team. That discussion is between Mitch & Kobe." 2 days ago

Janis Carr: Kupchak will issue a statement shortly re: Kobe's comments about trade rumors involving Gasol. What's he going to say? Sorry? 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: If you're waiting to hear from Mitch Kupchak on Kobe's request for closure regarding possible Pau trade, Mitch will issue statement shortly. 2 days ago

Beto Duran: All this New York hoops talk has me thinking of the great philosopher Joey Tribbiani "Yeah Knicks rule all!" 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Nice @LosAngelesRams uniforms if the team ever comes back to L.A. http://www.flickr.com/photos… 2 days ago

Metta World Peace: I remember at the end of game against Boston ,Phil Jackson came to me and said "Ron I need you to score" Game 6 and 7 I did what I had to do 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Probably the biggest problem with the Lakers is the non-existent bench. It wasn't great last year with Odom and Brown; beyond terrible now. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Lakers have holes at PG & SF. If you trade Gasol to shore up those positions, you now have a hole at PF. Lakers have more holes than assets. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Sometimes the best trades are the ones you don't make (not to be confused, of course, with ones the commisioner vetos). 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Remember when the Bulls didn't want to trade Luol Deng, Ben Gordon, Tyrus Thomas & Joakim Noah for Kobe Bryant in 2007? http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/ne… 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: In an ESPNLA poll, 62% of Lakers fans don't want to trade Pau Gasol. Considering what's availble for him, they're right. 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Every time I turn to ESPN, @Dave McMenamin is on TV. Way to get yourself into the clip! BK 2 days ago

Baxter Holmes: Another Kurt Vonnegut interview, this one on NPR, just months before his death: http://bit.ly/zttz5H 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers will beat the Blazers; insights from Columbian's Calkins http://lat.ms/z8KAep 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Pau Gasol and the Trade Machine - Last week, in the wake of that day's rumor-du-jour (to Minnesota for Derrick Willi... http://ow.ly/1hwr27 2 days ago

Metta World Peace: Is it cool if I say thank you?? Ok Thank you 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Just did radio w @adnanespn who wants fish tacos in L.A. Told him I'll hook up Carne Asada. Its Wahoos & King Taco time! #helpingtorontokid 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Just did radio hit w @adn 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Dodgers closer w awesome avatar! ---> “@JavyGuerra54: Yea all my Fam lives in Muzquiz Coahuila Mexico” 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Should the #Lakers keep @PauGasol or trade him. I say he's too good to trade for what's available. http://es.pn/x3cJmR 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Thoughts on @Pau Gasol, what defines "professionalism," and the bigger issue at play. AK http://es.pn/AvnLts 2 days ago

David Brickley: Rondo suspended 2 games for throwing the ball at a ref. 2 days ago

Devin Ebanks: Mmmm KFC!!' I been craving this for weeks 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Five things to watch in Lakers-Blazers matchup http://lat.ms/xAKLGM 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: Can't resist offering a note to @Chris Paul to check out the photo with my column today: Pau rubbing Kobe's head. http://bit.ly/w1J2Eh 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Professionalism, uncertainty and a problem bigger than Pau - The big news off Sunday's loss to Phoenix was Kobe Brya... http://ow.ly/1hwgo5 2 days ago

Trey Johnson: It's a dirty game............. 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Derrick Rose wants Bulls to trade for Pau Gasol: Web links http://lat.ms/xvxSeU 2 days ago

Pau Gasol: Today game against the Blazers, we must play better than yesterday! Hoy partido ante Portland, tenemos que jugar mejor que ayer! #GoLakers 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Manny Ramirez agrees to deal with Oakland A's. http://es.pn/xKJQ6z 2 days ago

Baxter Holmes: Happy President's Day. Here's a photo to mark the holiday: http://bit.ly/zf0NPO 2 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Darn, left PHX too soon. "@MikeDiGiovanna: Pujols' BP and fielding session on #Angels minor league field has attracted about 200 fans." 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers vs. Portland: What to watch with Portland Roundball Society http://ow.ly/1hw0pk 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Kobe story w an all Philly angle . He w @Elliott Teaford and @Dave McMenamin . Get me a tasty cake! http://twitpic.com/8mhf1e 2 days ago

Beto Duran: Cool pic “@Boomskie: Green Monster South. Love it! http://twitter.com/Boomsk…” 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Kobe Bryant's pressure on management could have mixed implications http://lat.ms/xqBTmj 2 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Is this what set Kobe Bryant off about Pau Gasol's future?: It wasn't certain whether this was the story that se... http://bit.ly/wBANNM 2 days ago

Kevin Ding: What is Kobe doing with those comments? He wants to protect and produce Pau's "whole heart." My column: http://bit.ly/wDEj7j 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Albert Pujols has arrived to begin his first spring training with the Los Angeles Angels. http://es.pn/yYzS5v 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: The Clippers play the Warriors tonight in Oakland. Clippers have not lost back-to-back games in 2012. http://es.pn/xSvUa2 2 days ago

Dave McMenamin: What Kobe was talking about when he called Gasol the "consummate pro": Pau is 3rd in the NBA in double-doubles w/ 20, including 9 straight 2 days ago

Dave McMenamin: I'm jumping on @MikeAndMike at 8:30 a.m. ET to talk about Kobe popping off about the Pau trade situation last night 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Kobe Bryant to management: Make a decision on Pau Gasol - If the Lakers thought the 48 minutes encompassing their lo... http://ow.ly/1hvsk3 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Q&A: Reggie Miller talks Lakers, Clippers and state of NBA http://lat.ms/xFcUey 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers' road woes continue with 102-90 loss to Suns http://lat.ms/xuLbv9 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Kobe Bryant, other Lakers let loose with their frustrations http://lat.ms/zQFjnm 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: The McTen: No road redemption in Phoenix - Here are your 10 additional things to take away from the Lakers' 102-90 r... http://ow.ly/1hvoEm 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Kobe Bryant upset with Lakers' management over Pau Gasol's situation http://lat.ms/zCuvxT 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Up next for the Lakers: Monday vs. Portland http://lat.ms/wbmCjA 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Much more than just "A Pan." In-N-Out is known nationally but Apple Pan is loved locally. http://say.ly/yAh1s7L 2 days ago

Janis Carr: Sounds like Kobe and Pau are going to force the Lakers (i.e. Jim Buss) to do something. Pau might not like the outcome 2 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Kobe Bryant made it clear tonight he does NOT want the #Lakers to trade Pau Gasol. Is he right to ask management to clarify Gasol's future? 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Lakers went from no playoffs and two first round exits to three straight Finals and back-to-back titles after the trade. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: He's become an easy target but the Lakers trade for Pau Gasol in 2008 was 1 of the top 10 biggest moves in team history. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: Kobe forcing the Lakers' hand through the media basically means he's being left out of the process behind the scenes. 2 days ago

Dave McMenamin: New story: Kobe on Pau - "I wish mgmt would come out and either trade him or not trade him ... Just (expletive) do it" http://es.pn/z9FxvD 2 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Mike Brown sums up the loss: "Nothing exciting or happy about this game" 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Kobe demands Lakers make decision on Gasol trade http://lat.ms/x0GLL6 2 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers Late Night vs. Phoenix, 8:30 pm PT - That was ugly. The show starts at 8:30 pm PT. Feel free to chat about i... http://ow.ly/1hvhLd 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Kobe Bryant wants Lakers management to decide on Pau Gasol trade http://lat.ms/zXqSMx 2 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Kobe Bryant calls for clarity on Pau Gasol's future with Lakers: Tomorrow's story tonight ... After a long, frus... http://bit.ly/wBDn1l 2 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: More Pau: "I'm not trying to force the team if they want to trade me, to trade me tomorrow because obviously I still believe in our team." 2 days ago

Mark Medina: Kobe Bryant's presence remains strong in China http://lat.ms/zkNyid 2 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Pau on trade possibilities: "It would be nice to know one way or the other for my mind's sake..." 2 days ago

Baxter Holmes: Overshadowed by Kevin Durant's 51 & Russell Westbrook's 40 is Serge Ibaka's 14-point, 15- rebound, 11-block stat line. 2 days ago

Arash Markazi: When CP3 trade was voided, Lakers not only lost CP3 but also lost Odom (physically) and Gasol (mentally). 2 days ago

Sunday, February 19

Arash Markazi: By the way, saying the "Lakers need to do something, ANYTHING" is not a good enough reason to sign Gilbert Arenas. 3 days ago

David Brickley: I think the feeling in that Laker locker room is Pau is getting traded before the March 15th deadline. That was made apparent tonight. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: More on Kobe's declaration that the Lakers should make a decision now on trading Pau Gasol: http://bit.ly/waIwcO 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Pau: "It would be nice to know one way or the other for my mind's sake, but I don't know if I'm in a position to really demand that at all. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Getting some why don't the Lakers sign Gilbert Arenas questions. 1) He's doesn't solve their problems 2) It's not 2006. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Pau Gasol: "I'm not trying to force things; I'm not trying to force the team if they want to trade me to trade me tomorrow." 3 days ago

Mark Medina: Five things to take from Lakers' 102-90 loss to Phoenix Suns http://lat.ms/wP00JN 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Kobe always finds away to divert the attention after a bad loss. Looks like he did it again tonight. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: LLN about to start! http://ow.ly/9akwW BK 3 days ago

Andrew Goudelock: Tough loss, another one tomorrow 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Kobe knew what he was doing by talking about it, half-smiling when he was done: "You got some bulletin news for your story?" 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: I understand Kobe and Pau want answers but they should know that's not going to happen until after the trade deadline. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Rapid Reaction: Suns 102, Lakers 90 - The Lakers tried to get back into it after a horrible effort in the first 24 m... http://ow.ly/1hvfD4 3 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: More Kobe on Pau: "It’s just tough for a player to give his all when you don’t know if you’re going to be here tomorrow." 3 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Kobe on persistent Pau trade rumors: "I wish managament would come out and either trade him or not trade him." 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers Late Night starts at 8:30 pm PT. Here's the URL. Sorry for the short notice: http://ow.ly/9akga BK 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Kobe called Pau "consummate professional" but said: "If your head's on the chopping block, it's hard to put all of yourself into the game." 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Pau Gasol said he hasn't spoken to #Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak since the Chris Paul deal fell through in December. Said he'd like clarity, too. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Kobe said he'd prefer Lakers don't trade Pau but said a decision needs to be made for Gasol to put his "whole heart" into game. 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Strong words from Kobe Bryant tonight on the need for #Lakers management to say one way or the other if they intend to trade Pau Gasol. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Kobe just put Lakers management on point with postgame statements to trade Pau Gasol or say they're not going to trade him. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: I know we're not even at the All-Star break yet but excuse me if I'm already looking forward to a Heat-Thunder Finals. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Thunder made #NBA history tonight. No team has ever had 2 players score at least 40 and a third post a triple-double. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: My bad, typo, 11 blocks for Ibaka. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Kevin Durant has been the NBA's scoring champion the past two seasons without ever hitting 50 in his career. #consistent 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Matt Barnes acknowledged that LA sensed Phoenix really pushing in first half ("They hit us first"), but made too many mistakes. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Everyone will focus on Durant's 51 and Westbrook's 40 while Serge Ibaka quietly got a triple-double (14pts, 15reb, 11ast) 3 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers lose to the Suns, 102-90, in Phoenix http://lat.ms/w8g5RG 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: FINAL: Thunder 124, Nuggets 118 in OT. Kevin Durant: 51 points, 8 rebounds. Russell Westbrook: 40 points, 9 assists 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Kevin Durant has 51 points. The first 50-point game of his career. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Mike Brown was torn in trying to lean on Kobe so much, indulging signs of possible rally. "That's a lot of pressure" on Kobe." 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Thunder 122, Nuggets 118 w/26.4 left in OT. Kevin Durant: 49 points, 8 rebounds. Russell Westbrook: 40 points, 9 assists 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Phoenix played a backs-against-wall first half & LAL didn't have a response. 63 first half Suns pts, to just 39 in 2nd half. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Mike Brown: "We came out flat and stayed that way in the first half." Brown acknowledged that it "happens," but is disappointed. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: As long as the Lakers have homecourt, I think they'll be fine. Problem is I don't see how they get a top four seed. 3 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Lakers lose again on the road, 102-90, in PHX. Wonder how that 2-game trip in Dallas and OKC will go for them later this week. Kobe: 10 TOs. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Running Diary from LAL's loss, the rare game this season they never really got into: http://on.nba.com/zndS2u 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Instant recap of Lakers' 102-90 L in Phoenix, matching their worst loss of season (at Orlando): http://bit.ly/xVagbp 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Josh McRoberts' stat lines lately are more reminiscent of Travis Knight than Kurt Rambis. Hoes does McKnight sound? 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Gasol went for 17 points, 12 boards & 6 assists on 6-of-11 FG's (not enough attempts), & Bynum had 16, 10 & 4 blocks (28 min.). 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Final was 102-90; Nash had 14 assists, Gortat 21 & 15; Bryant scored 32 but was only 11-of-24 through lots of attention. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: FINAL: Suns 102, Laker 90. Kobe Bryant: 32 points, 5 assists, 7 rebounds and 10 turnovers. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Josh McRoberts has 0 points, 0 assists, 1 rebound and 5 fouls in 4 minutes. 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: The Lakers lose 102-90 to fall to 5-11 on the road, 18-13 overall. Big minutes for Kobe (40) and Pau (37) with Portland game tomorrow 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: When Kapono takes just three shots in 18 minutes, you can't justify him being on the floor. AK 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL gets Portland tomorrow at home; Blazers got Aldridge back from an ankle injury, but have always struggled to win in L.A. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL (18-13) will stay in 5th place for now, one game in the loss column behind Dallas (20-12) & 3 behind the Clips (19-10). 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Kobe done for the night having logged 40 minutes. Another game tomorrow night vs. Portland. 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Mike Brown throws in towel and clears the #Lakers bench. They're home to face Portland tomorrow night. This one is a lost cause. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: With this loss (down 12 w/49 seconds left), L.A. won't capitalize on losses for both the Clippers (last night) & Dallas (today). 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Phoenix played the type of back-to-the-wall game LAL seem to get often on the road, esp. having been beaten in LAL on Friday. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Nice comeback and credit Kobe for fighting to the end but this has become a common occurance on the road this season. 3 days ago

David Brickley: Where Does Kobe Bryant Rank All-Time in NBA History? [Video] http://www.youtube.com/watch?… 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL have allowed Jared Dudley to really hurt 'em tonight; he has 25 points, easily a season high. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Is there a silver lining in coming back from 27 and losing? At least if you lose by 27 you rest your starters. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe's just 2-for-7 in the 4th Q, & here misses 1-of-2 FT's. Lead down to 10, with 2:25 to play, long way to go for LAL. 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Win or lose, the #Lakers failed again to play a consistent road game, something they stressed going into tonight. It's a step backwards. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Yet another big scoring game for Kobe against Phoenix (31), but his 10 turnovers have hurt LAL's D, Phoenix up 94-83, 2:47 left. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: This is one of those games Kobe will head home thinking Lakers would've won if he'd taken all the early shots instead of deferring. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: One final f-word from Kobe after venting to ref David Jones and he goes into timeout. PHX 94, LAL 83 with 2:47 left. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Against teams where L.A. can't play both bigs, there's a big come down between Lamar Odom and, say, Jason Kapono. BK 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL have given them a chance at a late run to steal this game, down 10 with 4+ minutes to play. 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: #Suns look gassed all of a sudden. Can the #Lakers catch 'em? 3 days ago

David Brickley: Although...Its a game that never dies. 3 days ago

David Brickley: Lakers having a tough time getting over that hump and cutting it to single digits. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Suns 88, Lakers 77 with 7:10 to go. Lakers were down by as many as 28 points. 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Crazy but this game isn't over yet. #Lakers trimmed a 27-point deficit to 88-77 with 7:21 to play in the game. Crazy. 3 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Lakers not dead yet. Excellent hustle by Kobe, missing a free throw but getting rebound and feeding Murphy for 3-ptr. 88-77 PHX, 7:21 left. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: I don't know everything about coaching, but were I Alvin Gentry, I'd probably put Nash back in. AK 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Bryant doubled over, pumping both arms, at the 5-point possession he started with an and-1 (missed FT, got his own miss). 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Kobe exchanges 1 for 3. Excellent effort off the missed FT. BK 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Kobe's hustle play to fetch his missed FT sets up Murphy's 3 and Kobe's pressure-release celebration. 7:21 left, Lakers still down 11. 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Wow. Kobe was really enjoying that make by Murphy from the corner after getting his own offensive rebound on the missed FT. Suns by 11. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Bryant's very pleased heading into a time out after his offensive board & dish led to Murphy's 2nd 3. Lead cut to 11. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Kobe is 1 for 7 on 3-pointers and has 10 of the Lakers' 18 turnovers. PHX 88, LAL 72. 3 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: That's 10 turnovers for Kobe. Yep, 10. And he's one for seven from three-point range. Lakers trail Phoenix, 88-72. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe, yet to rest in this 2nd half as LAL tries to cut into what's now a 16-point lead, just committed his 10th turnover. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: What I don't like about Kapono being in is his presence by definition encourages jumpers. Barnes represents movement. AK 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Lakers are 0-9 when trailng on the road after three quarters. (Yet 3-0 at home in that scenario.) They're still down, 86-72, with 8:55 left. 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: The Suns came with an aggressive double team at Kobe last possession and Bryant found the open man. Now LA needs to keep hitting shots 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Good ball movement from LAL after Kobe got trapped got Murphy a wide-open 3. LAL within 12. 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Kobe and Pau on the court to start the 4th. Mike Brown definitely isn't waving the white flag yet. 3 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: That traveling call was Kobe's 8th turnover. Lakers trail, 82-67. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: My son wants to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. As opposed to a Mickey Mouse team. BK #hi-yo! 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL cut 8 points off the halftime lead, trail 82-67 Gasol's 2. Pau has 15 points, 10 boards & 5 dimes despite slow start. 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Lakers trail 82-67 after three. Kobe's up to 23 points. Dudley has 21 points to lead PHX. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Bryant was mad about a near miss on another triple, a good look, but will head to the line trying to get LAL within 15. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: A Kobe 3 from the wing has LAL within 17, the closest its been in a while. Bryant has 21 on 7-of-11FG's. Heating up. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: That's at least the third time Kobe has been caught in the air. BK 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: When analysts say that Kobe is the all-time best maker of bad shots, they're talking about buckets like that last one 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: If LA can't cut this down to the 14-16 range heading into the 4th, I could see Brown conceding it & saving starters for POR tomorrow 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Kobe's first FT attempts coming up with 4:19 left in 3rd. Alvin Gentry says key to containing Kobe is to keep him off the FT line. 3 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Kobe curses as he goes to the bench for a Laker timeout. He's not happy. Neither are Laker fans. Suns up, 78-52. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: On last Lakers possession, Bynum visibly frustrated Fisher didn't pass to him, and Gasol complained Bryant passed low instead of high. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Gortat looks easily like a top 5 NBA center. Another hoop has him up to 17 pts & 12 rebounds, & Phoenix up 78-52. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Kobe mad again going into timeout. PHX 78, LAL 52. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Bill Macdonald: "We might see the second unit soon for the Lakers." Stu Lantz: "This isn't the second unit?" 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Bynum's been really effective with 16 points, 10 boards and 4 blocks, but he's had some trouble with Gortat & 3 TO's. 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: The parade of guys who were out of the rotation continues: In comes Jason Kapono 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Suns 71, Lakers 46 with 7:10 left in the third quarter. 13 turnovers for the Lakers. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Nash drilled Gortat in the head with a pass the Polish Hammer wasn't expecting. Suns, however, now up 71-46 after Gortat dunk. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe's moving a bit better to start the 3rd; we still think he may have taken a knee to the thigh in first half. Is 7-for-11. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Shoot Pau. Ak 3 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers trail Phoenix at halftime, 63-40 http://lat.ms/AjLxYU 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Extra work on balance on his shot in practice hasn't helped World Peace thus far. He's 0-for-3 FG's, 0-for-2 FT's. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Any foul when MWP shoots is, by definition, a bail out. BK 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Suns 63, Lakers 40 in the 3rd quarter. No, it's not 2005 and yes, the Suns are 12-19. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: After Metta tells refs to watch for Grant Hill "kicking me in the nuts," Metta goes and draws a foul on his drive. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Lakers start the second half by making multiple defensive efforts. Mike Brown must be saying, "Finally." 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Wow, the #Lakers were as slow as the Internet in this joint. #Suns leading at halftime. Love to tell you more but my monitor isn't working. 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Whenever the P.A. announcer says "you might have seen the halftime act in his national Vaseline commercial," it's my cue to get popcorn 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Even though the Suns were controlled by L.A. on Friday and had lost 4 in a row, this was a dangerous game because they're a desperate team 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: A lot of attention will be given to the 63, but 40 isn't very good, either. BK 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Big stat: Phoenix is 5-for-11 from 3. L.A. is 0-for-6. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe's long two trimmed the Suns lead to ... 23. Think Mike Brown will talk about D & energy at halftime? 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: The Suns lead 63-40 at the half. Kobe and Bynum have 12 apiece, but 4 Suns are in double digits. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Kobe is shooting 6 for 9 (67%). Rest of team is 11 for 32 (34%). Suns lead Lakers, 63-40, at halftime. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Kobe had something to say to everyone entering timeout with Lakers going through motions and down, 60-37, in Phoenix. 3 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Lakers losing to Phoenix, 60-37. Not a typo. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Gasol isn't scoring today (2-for-6 FG's), but he's passing. Has five assists ... but LAL's problem has been on D. Allowed 60 pts already. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers are down 21 on the road. Probably time to put McRoberts back in. AK 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe is favoring his left thigh a little bit here. Not sure what happened, could have taken a knee. But he seems fine. 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: After Pau's frustration foul on Dudley, Bynum put his arm around him to try to settle him down. If this keeps up, it could get ugly. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Momentum changer as World Peace misses a wide-open 3, & Dudley responds with a made 3 in transition. Suns up 54-35. 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: What do you call it when a team runs fast downcourt to score a layup? Oh yeah, a fastbreak. #Lakers just had one, making it two for season. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Can the Lakers comeback from 20 down on the road? Maybe, but it seems they're trying to do that everytime they're away from Staples Center. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Do the Lakers have anybody besides Pau who can run a break? AK #NotKiddingAsMuchAsIWish 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: You know @Pau Gasol doesn't mind showing off his ball-handling skills running the fast break. Kobe scored, but LAL still down 14. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Nash's steal of Kobe's pass is the 9th Lakers turnover. 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Lakers are putting together a little run here, but they're still down by 14. Early road deficits are a killer. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe got a transition layup after the block, cutting the Suns' lead to 14 at 47-33. Bynum already w/3 blocks, 8 rebs. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Another really pretty assist from Gasol to Bynum gets Bynum to a team-high 12 points, which he followed w/a huge swat. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Bynum did a bit of a Kobe impression going early before the double arrived to score from the baseline, but LAL down 18. 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Robin Lopez can't handle Andrew Bynum in the post. But can the man get a call down low? Usually the aggressor gets the calls in the NBA. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: A defender of Luke's rep will always get those calls. AK 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Steve Blake and Matt Barnes have great chemistry on the court together. The Lakers' bench can build on that as a foundation 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Sideshow block. AK 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Will Ebanks be recalled from the Defenders at halftime, just so Brown can play him? AK 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Luke Walton checks in and fan yells, where you been at Walton? #Lakers 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lopez is horrible. BK 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: I hope nobody on LA's sideline has allergies, b/c Mike Brown is dusting off a lot of players down near the end. BK 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Luke Walton is set to check in. Just when we thought Mike Brown's second unit had stabilized after last game, he's going kitchen sink again 3 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Luke Walton about to check into the game. Wow. Lakers trail, 37-22. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: We'll see Luke Walton for the first time in a while as both McRoberts and Murphy have committed 3 PF's in 10 combined minutes. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Nice face up and quick first step from Bynum draws Gortat's second foul. Lopez in... and Bynum quickly gets and-one. BK 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Seriously slow Internet here in Phoenix. For me at least. Anyway, #Lakers off to another brutal showing on the road. Down 35-19 after one. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers down 35-19 after Q1. Seven turnovers, only nine FG's. Phoenix is shooting 56 percent. BK 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Gotta love Nash. He was shooting pregame free throws literally until house lights went down for national anthem. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Lakers 7 assists, 7 turnovers. Suns 10 assists, 2 turnovers. Guess which team has Steve Nash? PHX 35, LAL 19 after Q1. 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: The Lakers trail 35-19 at the end of the first quarter. The 5-10 road record is rearing its ugly head again. Hill/Gortat have 9 pts for PHX 3 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: The Lakers keep talking about the need to come out with more urgency on the road. I don't think they listen to themselves. PHX leads, 35-19. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Dime Live: Lakers vs. Suns - Daily Dime Live http://ow.ly/1hv5zG 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: I've decided Mike Brown must get paid by the amount of times he illogically changes the rotation. AK 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Mike Brown and John Kuester chewing on Dick Bavetta cuz they think Channing Frye was hacking Pau Gasol last few trips. #Lakers down 19-12. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Suns 33, Lakers 18 with 45 seconds left in the first quarter. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: There's the first @Matt Barnes basket cut of the game, which turned into a dunk thanks to Blake's pass. Seen a lot of this lately. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Steve Nash, seven assists. Lakers, seven field goals. BK 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Phoenix has used a 14-2 run to open a 29-14 lead on L.A.; Lakers worried about matching energy, & thus far have not. 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: McRoberts checks in. I spoke to Mike Brown about him today and he said "The reality of it is, I just don’t have any minutes for him." Hmm 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Josh McRoberts is set to make his his first entrance since a 3 minutes stretch at New York. Both LAL 7-footers to bench. 3 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Lakers have four turnovers and six baskets. Lousy ratio. Suns lead, 19-12. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Suns are hitting shots early, but they're mostly long jumpers. Tough for them to get easy buckets inside w/Bynum & Gasol. 3 days ago

Elliott Teaford: More minutes for Steve Blake, fewer for Derek Fisher: Lakers coach Mike Brown said he would probably give backup... http://bit.ly/zPRmUD 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: As always, tons of LAL fans here in Phoenix, cheering as Kobe's first J & Bynum's alley-oop lay in from FIsher has LAL down 7-6. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Channing Frye struggled with his shot on Friday, but he's off to a good start here by knocking in his first 3. 3 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers-Chat: Lakers vs. Suns http://lat.ms/A9aaNo 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: The Lakers are 6-2 in their last 8 visits to the Valley of the Sun. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Mike Brown implied that Steve Blake will continue to have the chance (or even edge) to close games for the Lakers at PG. 3 days ago

Kevin Ding: Mike Brown on Fish/Blake: "Right now I like the way that both of them are playing, but I think Steve is giving us a little bit more." 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Several players acknowledged how tricky it is to beat a team 2 straight games, esp. on road; key = matching Suns energy. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Mike Brown wants LAL to focus on pick & roll coverage early, as Nash/Gortat got off in 2nd Q on Friday. It improved in 2nd half. 3 days ago

Mark Medina: Five things to watch in Lakers-Suns game http://lat.ms/yvQdWg 3 days ago

Baxter Holmes: 28 points, 14 assists, 5 steals, 4 rebounds. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: There are many reasons to love Hubie Brown but my favorite is when he says, "C'mon!" after a big play. 3 days ago

David Brickley: Jeremy Lin 28 PTS (11-19). This kid is a gamer 3 days ago

David Brickley: NY 98 DAL 95 - 2:06 4th Qtr 3 days ago

David Brickley: Great game between Knicks and Mavs right now on ABC. 3 days ago

Pau Gasol: Tonight we're playing an important game against Phoenix. We want to continue to get better, specially on the road! #GoLakers 3 days ago

Mark Medina: Mike Brown, Jim Buss defensive over Lakers' grinding mentality http://lat.ms/ymjEcd 3 days ago

Pau Gasol: Nosotros esta noche partido importante contra Phoenix fuera de casa. Queremos seguir mejorando especialmente fuera de casa. #GoLakers 3 days ago

Pau Gasol: Felicidades al Madrid de baloncesto por su victoria en la #CopaACB. No lo he podido ver pero he leído q han jugado un gran partido #LlullMVP 3 days ago

Metta World Peace: Countdown to world peace........................ 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Once more w/feeling! Podcast w/'Simpsons' prod./casting dir. Bonnie Pietila. Tonight is the 500th episode! http://es.pn/yTaLtR 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: If you're tired of Linsanity just be thankful Tim Tebow didn't play for the Jets. 3 days ago

Baxter Holmes: The D.C. police are juking crime stats, says The Washington Post http://wapo.st/y1q72Q (via @shelbygrad) 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: If you missed this from @Dave McMenamin take a look. Great peek into PHX's scouting report on the Lakers: http://ow.ly/9a0oL BK #espionage 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: New York Yankees' Brian Cashman: I'm not distracted by alleged stalker. http://es.pn/yst318 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: J.R. Smith hits three 3-pointers off the bench in the first quarter. #TeamSwish 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Mark Zuckerberg dropped out of Harvard so I guess Jeremy Linn keeps the title of most powerful Harvard grad at MSG. 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Simpsons fans: Before tonight's 500th episode, check out our podcast with longtime producer Bonnie Pietila. http://ow.ly/99ZVx 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: J.R. Smith making his debut for the New York Knicks. http://say.ly/oBT1rWX 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Taking a look at what has been a tough year for Pau Gasol, and how he's handling it: http://ow.ly/99ZNR BK 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Mark Zuckerberg is sitting behind the Knicks bench. Which Harvard grad is the most powerful man at MSG today? 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: J.R. Smith gets in the game and gets a standing ovation from Spike Lee. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Rachel Nichols said Jeremy Lin turned down the cover of GQ. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Knicks had more money to offer now but still think J.R. Smith could've made more longterm as the starting 2 on the Clippers. 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Syracuse-Rutgers at the RAC will always remind me of Jan. 24, 2005 when Cuse was down 18 at the half and came back to win with the press 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: A 'unique' season for Pau Gasol - Coming halfway through the fourth quarter Tuesday against Atlanta, the play itself... http://ow.ly/1huGHP 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: J.R. Smith is warming up on the court right now for the Knicks and should see some time today. 3 days ago

Pau Gasol: Buenos días desde Phoenix, voy a entrenar por lo que no puedo ver la final de #CopaACB en directo. Luego veré cómo ha ido el partido! 3 days ago

Pau Gasol: Good morning from Phoenix. On my way to practice to get ready for this afternoon's game against the Suns. #GoLakers 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers at Suns: What to watch - A full 48 hours won't have passed since these teams battled in L.A., which means by ... http://ow.ly/1huEpv 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: What does the Suns' scouting report say about Kobe Bryant? "SHORT CUTS A LOT ON DEFENSE" Read more ... http://es.pn/x5nGoz 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: The LA Kings need to make a trade. In Jonathan Quick's 26 losses Kings have scored just 29 goals; 18 of his losses have been by 1 goal. #NHL 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Clippers would've loved to sign JR Smith but a healthy Eric Bledsoe may be just as important. Bledsoe was +14 yesterday. 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: The play of the day in the NBA yesterday was made by Eric Bledsoe who looks like he's finally back. http://www.nba.com/video/… 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: The argument for the Lakers to sign Gilbert Arenas. http://www.grantland.com/story/… 3 days ago

Dave McMenamin: New story: I got my hands on the Suns' 52-page scouting report for the Lakers and pulled out the juicy details http://es.pn/x5nGoz 3 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Inside information: Breaking down the Suns' scouting report on the Lakers http://ow.ly/1hufS6 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Arsenal will now go 7 straight seasons without a trophy. Man, 2001-2005 seems like such a long time ago. 3 days ago

Mike Trudell: Devin Ebanks tallied 17 points, four rebounds and two steals in the @DFenders 109-94 victory over Austin tonight. 3 days ago

Metta World Peace: Whitney gone makes me appreciate Celine dion voice more and. I need to hear a ballad from Sasha Allen .. #cravingtohearthat 3 days ago

Metta World Peace: Tweet me the little things in life that you forgot about and I will follow you!!!! 3 days ago

Metta World Peace: Larry Bird once called me top 10 player in the @NBA Micheal Jordan told me he wish he could have played me in his prime #imblessed 3 days ago

Metta World Peace: I like how the lakers are playing now.... The lakers seem like they caught a second wind..... They are under the radar which is good!!!! 3 days ago

Trey Johnson: Watching my son sleep is priceless........ 3 days ago

Metta World Peace: I think the knicks will be better with melo.... And jr smith!!! Wow!!!!! Knicks going to semi finals!!!!!!! Knicks vs LA finals? 3 days ago

Metta World Peace: http://m.worldstarhiphop.com/video.… Wow!!! Church voices are unreal!!!!! 3 days ago

Metta World Peace: #wowrkellywhitneyhouston 3 days ago

Arash Markazi: Lob City is attracting fans in Canada. @therealcabbie is fully aboard the bandwagon. http://say.ly/hnT1rRh 3 days ago

Saturday, February 18

Mark Medina: Lakers still feeling pressure on the road http://lat.ms/A8eDZE 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Mike Brown says Lakers are exciting enough when they win http://lat.ms/zpcaWU 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Up next for the Lakers: Sunday at Phoenix http://lat.ms/wud8Du 4 days ago

Darius Morris: #GoBlue 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Stevie Wonder's "Ribbon In The Sky" reworked in tribute to Whitney Houston. (via @jose3030) http://www.youtube.com/watch?… 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Whitney Houston’s isolated vocal track on “How Will I Know.” Incredible. (via @jeffpearlman) http://jakefogelnest.com/post/1… 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: No truth to the rumors that the LA Kings' throwback uniforms came with some offense. That's still stuck at the Forum. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Kings and Flames at Staples Center but no @alex_ruiz. Something is missing here. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: A beautiful video tribute to Gary Carter by my man @AnnakinSlayd. http://www.youtube.com/watch?…! 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Some of you have come up with some good ones so far. Caption this picture: http://twitpic.com/8lsiv6 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers' bench establishing a stronger identity http://lat.ms/zDVNFO 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: An awesome picture capturing Ryan Gomes & Chris Paul on that crazy play today. http://twitpic.com/8lsiv6 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Chris Paul won't soon forget the 'worst mistake' of his career. http://es.pn/y2Ita1 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: No matter who you are; never forget who you are... Be you!!!!!!!! 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: From the wound to the tribe hunting lions to the fire burnt villages survivors slaved hung survive great grandchild Ron to Metta world peace 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: #thankyoucnnwhitneyhouston 4 days ago

Baxter Holmes: Find of the day: as a verb, the word beard means "to confront boldly." 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers face tougher challenges on the road http://lat.ms/yq4VJ2 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: These quotes from Mike Brown & Alvin Gentry shed some light on the LAL-PHO rematch set for tomorrow: http://on.nba.com/AjpSUy 4 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: The Forum: The Big Three's minutes - Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol are currently among the top 10 in the NBA for minutes... http://ow.ly/1htVQO 4 days ago

Janis Carr: "We have tough games coming up, but it doesn't matter who we play. It's not like we’ve blown anybody out," Mike Brown said 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: FINAL: Spurs 103, Clippers 100. Chris Paul's game-tying three-pointer is no good. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Maybe it's the Clippers turn to improbably tie the game, down three points with 7.4 seconds left. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Blake Griffin even complains about obvioulsy intentional fouls at the end of games. At least he's consistent. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Outside of about 11 minutes in the fourth quarter, this has been a game Chris Paul would just as soon forget. 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Kobe Bryant dominates Phoenix Suns again http://lat.ms/yDqlSg 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: My bad, Blake Griffin has 20 points and 20 rebounds. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Gary Neal's three-pointer, CP3 didn't pass him the ball this time, gives the Spurs a 101-98 lead with 25.4 seconds left. 4 days ago

Pau Gasol: Después de un buen entrenamiento, estamos en el avión a punto de despegar hacia Phoenix. Mañana jugamos contra ellos otra vez! #GoLakers 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Blake Griffin now has 28 points and 20 rebounds. His first 20-20 game. 4 days ago

Pau Gasol: After a good practice, we're on the plane ready to take off! Tomorrow we're playing the Suns again, this time on the road. #GoLakers 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Clippers 98, Spurs 98 with 42.5 seconds to go in OT after Blake Griffin makes one of two free throws. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: To those asking, no, CP3 does not get an assist on that pass to Gary Neal for the game-tying three-pointer. Ha. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Can we all agree that Ryan Gomes should no longer inbound the ball? OK? Cool. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Madness in the final 9.5 seconds as CP3 basically passes it to Gary Neal for the game-tying 3. Clippers 95, Spurs 95 heading to overtime. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Vinny Del Negro slaps his hands and pumps his fists after getting that time out call. Clippers ball, up 95-92 w/ 9.5 left. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Clippers 95, Spurs 92 with 12.6 seconds left. Chris Paul hits two more free throws and now has 17 in the 4th quarter. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Blake Griffin just made the fastest ever pass to Chris Paul and raised his hands after and blew a sigh of relif. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Clippers 93, Spurs 92 with 29.2 seconds left after Chris Paul's 2 free throws. He now has 15 points in the 4th quarter. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Spurs 92, Clippers 91 with 32.9 seconds left. Chris Paul has 13 points in the 4th quarter. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Perhaps now would be the best time to take Kenyon Martin off guarding Tony Parker. 4 days ago

Baxter Holmes: Very nice Jeremy Lin dispatch from NYC by the LAT's Ben Bolch. Worth a read. http://lat.ms/wTiqhn 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Caron Butler 4-point play gives the Clippers a 85-82 lead with 4:52 left in the game. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Spurs 82, Clippers 81 with 5:31 left in the game. Blake Griffin and Randy Foye only Clippers with double-digit points. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: The best way to defend Blake Griffin going for an uncontested dunk is apparently to poke him in the eye. 4 days ago

Baxter Holmes: The banjo-playing kid from "Deliverance" works in a Walmart in Clarkesville, Georgia. Or so I read in GQ. 4 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Good read on #linsanity from my man @docsheadgames. He was in on the ground floor with Jeremy http://espn.go.com/blog/t… 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Through the first 3 quarters of the past two games, Chris Paul has 2 points on 1/14 shooting. CP came on strong in the 4th against Portland. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Clippers come back from 15 points down in the third quarter to take a 67-65 lead on a Blake Griffin slam dunk. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: http://twitvid.com/KUW3F - VIDEO: Mike Brown discussing the Suns after Sat. practice. 4 days ago

Janis Carr: Pau Gasol and Bynum both said the Lakers need consistency on the road. Genuis. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL's assistants continue to put in extra work with Metta World Peace stressing balance on his jumper. Looks good today. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Spurs take their first lead of the game before the half as Tony Parker goes in for an easy lay-up at the buzzer. Spurs 45, Clippers 43. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Gasol said it will take "extra concentration" to beat a team (Phoenix) twice in a row. Opponent = extra pumped after defeat. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Joey Crawford is tired of Blake Griffin's constant whining and will not give him any calls today it seems. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Photo of Andrew Bynum working on low post moves with assistant coach Darvin Ham: http://t.co/WVy3zJ4B 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: After hitting a 15-footer last week in Charlotte and a 21-footer today, maybe D.J. is working his way toward a 3-pointer. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: DeAndre Jordan hits his second shot from outside the paint...in his career. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Reggie Evans has to be the worst player in the NBA with the ball. Great rebounder and defender but don't let him touch that basketball. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: The adventures of Reggie Evans with a basketball continues. 4 days ago

Trey Johnson: What a ceremony! What a blessing to watch and be a part of something so special!! We just had Church internationally!! 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Back-to-back lob dunks to Blake Griffin has this crowd wide awake now. 4 days ago

Baxter Holmes: Overheard: "My mom walked over and poured the whole bottle of ketchup on my father's head. He laughed. She laughed." 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: So @coachdavemiller thinks this Clippers-Spurs game could be a Western Conference Finals preview. What do you think? 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Just asked a Spurs fan what he thinks of Clippers going up 8-0 early. "Vinsanity!" Spurs fans still love Del Negro. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: It doesn't get much better than the Maple Bacon Donut from Nickel Diner. http://say.ly/WPm1rKz 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers show offensive improvement in 111-99 victory over Phoenix Suns http://lat.ms/x0c6bn 4 days ago

Pau Gasol: De camino al entrenamiento. Felicidades al @FCBbasket, a ver quién es el otro finalista de la #CopaACB .Un saludo! 4 days ago

Trey Johnson: Hey guys, that was a rhetorical question 4 days ago

Pau Gasol: Practice in the morning and after it trip to Phoenix. #GoLakers 4 days ago

Trey Johnson: If you are not watching Whitney's Homegoing, what are u doing?!?! 4 days ago

Trey Johnson: Stevie Wonder did that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #RIPWhitneyHouston 4 days ago

Baxter Holmes: Lastly, the opening act was Val Kilmer doing a half-hour monologue dressed as Mark Twain. I missed it & will never forgive myself. 4 days ago

Baxter Holmes: One last Ryan Adams: "Mr. Cat, you're an emotional genius...Mr. Cat, I think about you too much, I think." 4 days ago

Baxter Holmes: More Ryan Adams: "This will be like I'm jumping the Grand Canyon on a cheeseburger and a pair of roller skates." 4 days ago

Baxter Holmes: Funny lines Ryan Adams delivered during his concert last night: "I can almost smell the gravy from here." 4 days ago

David Brickley: Best NBA Home records: 1.Spurs (13-1) T2.Bulls (11-1) Thunder (11-1) 4.Lakers (13-2) 5.Heat (12-2) 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers' Pau Gasol plays through the doubts http://lat.ms/AmENJk 4 days ago

David Brickley: The Pacific Division crown hasn't meant anything since 04' when Kobe hit the shot over Portland. Means something now w/ LAC being relevant. 4 days ago

David Brickley: Kobe continues to lead the league in scoring avg 28.9 ppg. LeBron is 2nd with 28.0 ppg. However, Kobe averages 5 more shots a game. (24-19) 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: I think Matt Kemp will have a better statistical season than Albert Pujols. What do you think? http://espn.go.com/losang… 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: What to watch for in today's Clippers-Spurs game, which tips off at 12:30pm PT. http://es.pn/ADfvPK 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Pau Gasol fights frustrations during Lakers' win over Phoenix http://lat.ms/Al37Fy 4 days ago

Michael Eaves: Getting ready to head to @StaplesCenterLA. #ClippersLive hits the air at 11:30am! #nba #clippers 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: Kobe said I'm the best wing defender ever.. I have to live up to it. Call me Metta world peace aka Indiana Ron 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: I want to hear a Whitney Houston tribute from Sasha Allen.. She sounds just like Whitney..... 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: RT@mrgeeberg: @Metta World Peace there are many races playing in the NBA##. Who are the most show boating athletes?It's just a fun life style 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL's critical 14-0 3rd Q run started when @Matt Barnes checked in near the 6-minute mark; Kobe did do much of the damage. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: David Beckham presented Xi with an autographed LA Galaxy jersey and Magic Johnson presented him with an autographed Kobe Bryant jersey. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Prior to going to the Lakers game, Xi Jinping met with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden at the JW Marriott for an economic trade conference. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Vice President of China, Xi Jinping, attended Friday's Lakers game and was given a Lakers jersey by Magic Johnson. http://twitpic.com/8lf4il 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: Mark my words Game six Miami vs new York in the playoffs I see it Winner goes to finals 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Kobe Bryant: Trade speculation has made Pau Gasol emotional http://lat.ms/Ax8qwf 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: Two more to go 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: I'm following ten people in the next ten minutes!!! Who should it be? 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Kobe Bryant adds Phoenix to his bucket list in Lakers' 111-99 win http://lat.ms/wvvwKo 4 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers Late Night about to start! http://es.pn/w2PbKQ 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: http://www.cnn.com/2012/0… Read the title and then look at who are the best basketball players in the world as a race. No good buddy!! 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: I think if someone is selfish say names don't generalize it. That story generalized my culture. Not all black people are selfish 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: BilLin Dollar Baby gotta bounce back. My hood ,queensbridge , likes Lin. 4 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Suns coach Alvin Gentry: Teams should fear the Lakers: Sneak-peek at tomorrow's story tonight ... Before the Lak... http://bit.ly/yBjedq 4 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers Late Night vs. Phoenix, 11:30 pm PT - Nothing like a game against the Suns to help Kobe Bryant break out of h... http://ow.ly/1ht1IY 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Steve Nash to Chinese media "I'm the Jeremy Lin of Canada" (via @noelpineiro) 4 days ago

Metta World Peace: Top five singers in the world? 4 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Lakers Late Night starts at 11:30 pm PT. Here's the URL... : http://ow.ly/99bo6 BK 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Most 35 point games this season. Games Age Kobe 8 33 LeBron 6 27 Carmelo 4 27 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Matt Barnes pointed directly to the return of Steve Blake for his improved play of late. 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers' Derek Fisher battling decreasing playing time http://lat.ms/AtOmPs 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Kobe on Pau "emotional couple days w trade rumors...don't understand that crap, but important to know we support him. I support him" 4 days ago

Janis Carr: Suns coach Alvin Gentry: Gentry "nobody wants to face Lakers in playoffs" Kobe agreed, said Lakers will be moving up in standings 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Kobe talking w Kings Mike Richards 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe agreed w/Gentry's comment that no one wanted to play LAL in playoffs. Added: "We're going to move up"(in standings). 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Kobe doing interviews in his own logo shirt. 4 days ago

Andrew Goudelock: Good win tonight!! 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Gentry "nobody wants to face Lakers in playoffs" Kobe "I agree" 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Mike Brown: "I'll bet on us in the playoffs." Said his team isn't there yet, but is growing in confidence. 4 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Shaq says jersey retirement one of his career highlights - LOS ANGELES -- Shaquille O'Neal was always afraid the day... http://ow.ly/1ht0HH 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Five things to take from Lakers' 111-99 victory over Phoenix Suns http://lat.ms/zMgsPx 4 days ago

Dave McMenamin: The 111 points for the Lakers was a season high 4 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Lakers win 111-99 to improve to 18-12. Kobe led the way with 36 points. Bynum had 17 pts, 14 reb. Barnes had 17 off the bench. Fish w/ 12 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Here's the Running Diary with details from LAL's 111-99 win over Phoenix: http://on.nba.com/z6esdr 4 days ago

Elliott Teaford: #Lakers top 100 points and receive a standing ovation from the Staples crowd, two rare events this season. Kobe Bryant finished with 36 pts. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Kobe Bryant runs over to chat with Shannon Brown after the game. Lakers 111, Suns 99. Kobe with 36 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast. 4 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Lakers win, 111-99. Kobe has 36 points, nine rebs, six assists. Think he's the player of the game? 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Your final: Lakers 111, Suns 99. Kobe starred with 36 points, 9 rebounds & 6 assists. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Regardless, Barnes has a season-high 17 points off LAL's bench. Bynum/Gasol combined for 27 boards, LAL up 51-36 on glass. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: As @John Ireland says, @Matt Barnes is a end-of-shot clock heave away from a perfect shooting night (6-for-7 FG, 4-of-4 FT). 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Front row. Dude in Kobe jersey ripping Pau "if u don't want to get traded get tougher. LAX to Minnesota" 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL will win its 3rd straight overall and 4th straight at home to improve to 18-12, and 13-2 in Los Angeles. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL have turned Nash into a passer before to some success. He has 17 assists (!), but only 11 points. 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Ovation for Bill Walton as he leaves Lakers game. 4 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Game is all but over, but #Lakers take a timeout after Kobe Bryant does the splits and loses control of the game. Walks gingerly to bench. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Gasol just got his double-double with a dunk (10 & 13), & now ranks 3rd in the NBA with 19 on the season. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Andrew Goudelock's welcome message on his shoes to Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, who's at the game. http://say.ly/okl1rD2 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Fisher's shot has been on today; he's now 5-for-8 for 12 points after a corner 3, likely the dagger. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Gasol's off from the field w/a rare 3-for-12 (8 points), but he has 13 rebs. Been on a board binge, double figures all February. 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Kobe is my favorite zurdo 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Another left-handed hoop and Kobe's up to 36 points on 14-of-24 FG's (58%). 2:25 to play, LAL up 9. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Alvin Gentry said pregame that nobody in the West wanted to play the Lakers in the playoffs, regardless of record. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe now needs 6 more points in final 3:36 for a 3rd straight 40-point game against Phoenix. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Brown's huge follow dunk cut LAL lead to as low as 5, but Fisher & Kobe responded w/hoops to make it 99-90. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Kobe has 34 points and is well on his way to another 40-point night against the Suns. 4 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Shannon Brown just dunked something serious and the fans went a little nuts. Oh yeah, that guy. #Lakers up 99-90 with 3:36 left in the game. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Give credit to Shannon Brown, who was basically out of Phoenix's rotation, for being a huge spark in 2nd half w/13 points. 4 days ago

Dave McMenamin: The Lakers fans can't help but clap after that ridiculous two-handed putback by Shannon. He's up to 13 pts. Lakers lead down to 7. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Oh yeah, Shannon Brown. Remember him, Staples Center? 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: The Lakers hold leads like Reggie Evans holds a basketball. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Shaq says getting his Lakers jersey retired is one of his career highlights. http://es.pn/waW5QD 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Well I talked to the dude who used to wash Shaq's car / "@Arash Markazi: Talked to Shaq today 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Shaq said he was totally ready for retirement and never looked back when he left unlike players like Allen Iverson. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: This is one of the many values of Gasol, as you can run the offense through him. Very few NBA 4's/5's can do so. 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Talked to Shaq today and he said if he was a better free-throw shooter he would probably be just behind Kareem on the all-time scoring list. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Phoenix is on a 13-4 run thanks to those 2 deep Brown 3's to close the 3rd, & a 7-4 4th. Gasol back in to stabilize Lakers. 4 days ago

Mark Medina: Andrew Goudelock wearing shoes with Chinese greeting http://lat.ms/xfekPY 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Shaquille O'Neal says his situation was different than Dwight Howard's in Orlando. http://espn.go.com/los-an… 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL's 2nd unit was really good in the first half ... not so much to start the 4th as PHO cuts lead to 11. T.O. w/8:02 left. 4 days ago

Beto Duran: No Kobe = no energy on floor 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Gortat & Bynum both have double-doubles. Gortat is tied for 4th in NBA with 18 (including Gasol), Bynum has 17. 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Am I missing something. Many women rocking white pants at Lakers game. Isn't it too soon? 4 days ago

Arash Markazi: Stanley Cup protected by men with white gloves. Larry O'Brien covered by a pillow case, alone, in media room. http://say.ly/yVs1rCR 4 days ago

Beto Duran: 14 point lead to start 4th qtr. This is where Lakers need to keep foot on gas and end it. Easier said than done for this team 4 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Shannon Brown puts in a buzzer beating 3 to end the 3rd quarter, but the Lakers lead 87-73. Kobe has 32 points. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe closes 3rd Q at 8-for-12 for 18 of his 32 points; his "lil bro" Shannon Brown hit 2 3's to get PHO within 14 after 3. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Phoenix finally started to trap Kobe, & a @Matt Barnes basket cut got him a layup. He's 6-for-6 for 16 pts. 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Matt Barnes perfect. 5/5 FG, 1/1 3ptr, 2/2 FT, 4 boards, 13 points 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Points this qtr. Kobe 16. Suns 15 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Alvin Gentry was joking around pregame, not understanding why Kobe still hated Phoenix so much. Only Nash is left from 2005-07. 4 days ago

Beto Duran: This qtr. Kobe 7-8. Suns 6-19 4 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Kobe Bryant swished a 3 to give him 30 points on 11 of 17 shooting. #Lakers leading #Suns by 83-63 with 3:20 left in the third quarter. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: It's definitely Black Mamba mode now after a buried 3-pointer to cap a 14-0 run. Kobe has 30, 16 in the 3rd. 4 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Kobe's up to 30 points after knocking down the transition 3-pointer. The Lakers are suddenly up by 20, 83-63 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Vintage Kobe. Hits 3 for 30th point. Jack stands and applauds 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Quite a 3rd Q for a single-covered Kobe, who's 6-for-7 plus 2 assists to put LAL up 78-63. Kobe up to 27, 40 in sight. 4 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Best player on the court tonight is no longer Barnes. Surprise, it's now Kobe. He has 11 pts this qtr, 25 overall. Lakers lead PHX, 76-63. 4 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Kobe Bryant has 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting. #Lakers lead #Suns 76-63 with 4:35 left in the third quarter. Suns can't guard him at all. 4 days ago

Elliott Teaford: With Kobe Bryant going on a scoring binge, right about now would be a good time to mention that he's had two straight games of 40+ vs. PHX 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe's chosen to do a lot of his work in the post & paint tonight. Another and-1 has him up to 23 pts, 9 in last 6 minutes. 4 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Kobe's been doin' work with the left hand tonight. Full skill set on display 4 days ago

Janis Carr: Some poor shooting going on by both teams. 4 days ago

Beto Duran: If Mike Brown had hair he would have pulled it out after Metta tried to flip it in with back to basket 2x. 4 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: I'm still counting how many lay-ups World Peace missed on that possession. 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: World Peace, always a joy in transition, just attempted two wild shots that had LAL's bench cracking up (...he missed both). 4 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Great block by Metta on Shannon. As for the reverse layups ... Well, yeah. 4 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Shannon Brown, the ex-Lakers guard, makes his first appearance and draws zero reaction from the crowd. #Lakers #Suns 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe went to his left for an and-1 runner across the lane to reach 20 points; missed FT, LAL up 69-61. 4 days ago

Janis Carr: Shannon Brown ('member him?) checks in for the Suns. 4 days ago

Janis Carr: That last rebound gave Kobe his 6,000th for his career. He joins eight other guards with that number 4 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: That pass from MWP was not "good" as traditionally defined. AK 4 days ago

Mike Trudell: That last Kobe rebound gave him 6,000 for his career. Only 8 other guards have ever gotten there. 4 days ago

Beto Duran: 6000 career rebound for Kobe 4 days ago

Beto Duran: Good to see ESPN Anchor @mikehillespn at Lakers game. Great dude. 4 days ago

Friday, February 17

Mike Bresnahan: Lakers lead PHX at half, 57-48. Kobe has 14, Barnes 11. Gortat the only threat for PHX: 14 pts, 9 rebs. And he's on my fantasy bball team. 5 days ago

Dave McMenamin: The Lakers lead 57-48 at the half, outscoring the Suns by 13 in the 2nd quarter. Kobe 12 pts, Barnes 11 pts, Bynum 10 pts. Nash = 11 ast 5 days ago

Elliott Teaford: David Beckham's kids chant, "MVP" while Kobe Bryant makes two FTs late in the half for the #Lakers. Cracks him up. Me too. LAL leads 57-48. 5 days ago

Janis Carr: Lakers 57, Suns 48 at the half. Kobe has 14 pts, Gortat has 14 for Suns. Nash has 11 assists-- Lakers as a team have 13 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Lakers lead at half 57-48. Bench w 24 points. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: A 9-0 LAL run to close the 2nd Q has 'em up 57-48 heading into half. Kobe has 13, Barnes 11, Murphy 8, Blake 4 dimes. 5 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Lakers on pace to break 100 points! Lakers on pace to break 100 points! 5 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Metta World Peace strips Marty Gortat, which leads to a Derek Fisher layup. MWP stands in backcourt smiling while Gortat wails for a foul. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: World Peace has, however, been solid on D. His 3rd steal already got Fisher a transition layup. LAL back up 7. 5 days ago

Janis Carr: Lakers starters rebuild lead (54-48) after blowing 10-point advantage the bench had compiled. Usually, its the other way around 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL's coaches have been trying to get World Peace to find more balance on his jump shots. Didn't have it there, & he missed. 5 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Weird to see the Lakers starters blowing the lead that the Lakers bench forged. 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Desde Nayarit, Mexico to New Orleans it's @AyonGustavo 5 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Kobe was T'd up, his 6th technical foul of the season -- 13 gets you a one game suspension this year 5 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Kobe called for complaining after a made bucket. Nash misses the FT. Only one of those developments was surprising. AK 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Frustration boiling over from the 1st Q, Kobe just got hit with a T for complaining. Made the shot, btw. He has 9. 5 days ago

Dave McMenamin: .@grahambensinger was just on Kiss Cam at the Lakers game and the young lady sitting next to him didn't pucker up. No In Depth love. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Mike Brown pretty upset to see Nash/Gortat pick and rolls produce 4 straight buckets, cutting LAL lead to 2. Time out, LAL. 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Gortat with monster left handed dunk. On my way to get a Jumpman tat on my calf. 5 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Starters return to the game and mess the bed, coughing up 10-point lead built by the second unit. Always something new around here. #Lakers 5 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: Stop! Polish Hammer Time!!! AK 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Lakers bench outscoring starters 24-21. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Mike Brown rewards his bench by keeping Kobe/Gasol on bench during usual minutes, & Blake rewards with a transition 3. 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Lakers 8-9 this qtr. Bench 8-9 in the game for 21 points. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: David Beckham's son is getting loose again to the @LakerGirls latest. Becks loving it. 5 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Troy Murphy's 3 gives #Lakers a 42-35 lead with 6:14 left in first half. Second unit has combined for 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting so far. 5 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Barnes-Goudelock-Murphy-Blake is actually a decent bench combination if you throw Drew or Pau in as the 5th 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: A quick 8-0 run from LAL's bench, spurred by Blake's passing (4 total assists) has LAL up 7. Barnes has 11, Murphy 8. 5 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Ladies and gentlemen, the best player on the court tonight is...Matt Barnes. Wait. Matt Barnes? Lakers lead, 42-35. 5 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Matt Barnes has 11 pts on 4-for-4 shooting in just 8 mins. That's one way to get the bench going 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: *@Matt Barnes has found a nice rhythm off the bench in recent games. He has 9 on 3-of-3 FG's, & 2 rebs to put LAL up 37-35. 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Shannon Brown 0 mins. His body language speaks volumes 5 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: For Bynum, who's still a work in progress when it comes to passing out of the post, Murphy cutting helps a lot. Creates options. AK 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL's bench has improved lately (http://on.nba.com/woyZ6G), & starts well to tie game at 31 w/a Murphy FT coming. 5 days ago

Beto Duran: The "Palo Alto" Lin jersey Spike Lee wore has to the original right? http://espn.go.com/blog/n… 5 days ago

Janis Carr: Barnes' put back ties the game at 27. He's been aggressive so far this game. Has 6 pts, 2 rebounds 5 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Sideshow Bob aka Robin Lopez checks in for #Suns to start the second quarter. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: You could point to LAL's 7 first Q turnovers as a problem ... but Phoenix had 8 turnovers itself. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Two @Pau Gasol FT's have LAL within 4 at quarter's end. Regular 2nd unit in to start 2nd (SB, AG, MB, TM, Bynum). 5 days ago

Janis Carr: Kobe putting on his warm-ups to start 2nd. A dozen cell phone cameras focusing on him pulling his shirt on 5 days ago

Elliott Teaford: #Lakers on pace for 28 turnovers after the first quarter. #Suns on pace for 32 turnovers. PHX leading 25-21 going into the second quarter. 5 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: The Suns had 11 assists on 11 baskets that quarter. The Lakers had 8 assists on 8 baskets. Impressive. Suns lead, 25-21. 5 days ago

Janis Carr: Suns lead the Lakers, 25-21, after first qtr. Kobe has 7 pts, Bynum 6. Gortat has 8 pts for Suns. Nash with 7 assists. 5 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Lakers trail the Suns 25-21 after one. Kobe has 7 pts (on 2-of-6 shooting) to lead L.A. Gortat has 8 pts to pace PHX 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Michael Redd has taken former Laker Shannon Brown's backup SG minutes. His pull-up J put Phoenix up 25-19. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Matt Barnes is (very) easily LAL's best off-ball cutter. Bryant rewards him with a pass for a layup, just before a Murphy J. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Phoenix has lost 3 straight and is 12-18, but comes out here with full effort, doubling up LAL on glass at 12-6. 5 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: The Lakers already have 6 turnovers with 2:50 to go in the first. On a related note, they're losing 18-13. AK 5 days ago

Elliott Teaford: #Lakers are finding very easy paths to the basket. Making shots is another matter. Shooting 5 of 15 and trailing 18-13 with 2:50 left 1stQ. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Suns came in on a 3-game L streak, but as LAL coaches expected, are more than up for this one. LAL have been flat, trail 18-11. 5 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: There's a reason Fisher isn't typically set up for buckets at the rim. AK 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Ages of some guys on court right now: Grant Hill (39); Nash (38); Fisher (37); Kobe (33). 5 days ago

Dave McMenamin: Bynum has been very aggressive early, scoring 6 of the Lakers' first 9 pts. He always gets up for matchups vs notable centers (Gortat) 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Oh dang Staples playing backyard boogie / quinceneara/ favorite Debbie Deb's "Look Out Weekend" 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Random: One of David Beckham's kids was doing some serious grooving to @LakerGirls first routine from his courtside spot. 5 days ago

Beto Duran: 1st song for Lakers girls is Rick James "Give It To Me" 5 days ago

Elliott Teaford: It's so quiet in Staples Center you would think the #Lakers are 12-17 instead of 17-12. No energy from the fans. It is Friday nite, right? 5 days ago

Mark Medina: Lakers Chat: Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns http://lat.ms/xMZHh9 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Kobe goes 1 on 3. Gets the and 1. Ireland on radio "How about them apples!" ha 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Kobe's first bucket in 3 attempts comes plus the foul, giving LAL a 9-8 lead. Kobe has gone for 40+ in last 2 games vs. Phoenix. 5 days ago

Mike Bresnahan: Here's a first: Steve Nash had three turnovers in the first three mins. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Don't be surprised by a FT line jumper from Bynum, who shoots from there easily & often at practice. 4-4 early. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: LAL have won 7 of 10 against Phoenix in this building, and are 18-7 all-time at STAPLES. 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Love watching Suns because of Steve Nash & make sure to watch him warm up. Dude works on fundamentals and seems like never misses. 5 days ago

Kamenetzky Brothers: First the scuttled CP3 deal, then the Lin Streak ending in N'Awlins. David Stern loves reminding folks of his power. AK 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: In fact, only 2 guards in NBA history have shot over 55% for a season twice. One was @MagicJohnson, the other Walter Davis. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Nash is shooting an absurd 55.9% from the field, leading all NBA guards & forwards. 5 days ago

Mike Trudell: Some pre-tip Suns notes: Marcin Gortat is one of only 3 centers (Bynum, Howard) to avg. at least 15 P, 10 R & 1.5 B. 5 days ago

Beto Duran: La En-E-B-AHHH "@jorgearangure: 13 points, 11 rebounds for Gustavo Ayon #ayonsanity" 5 days ago

Mark Medina: Alvin Gentry considers the Lakers a Western Conference threat http://lat.ms/xzwXZu 5 days ago

Beto Duran: C'mon Leroy Jenkins pass it to Lin 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Gus? “@DrewUnga: You can't stop Gustavo Ayon, you can only hope you pronounced his name correctly.” 5 days ago

Beto Duran: “@adriangon28: 1st time opening account. Hoping to have lots of fun with twitter. God Bless” 5 days ago

Elliott Teaford: Been to LAX lately? "@JonHeymanCBS: Miami airport is the worst in america, and there isn't even a second place. #MIA" 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Lakers video board showing Knicks vs Hornets. #linsane 5 days ago

Janis Carr: Derek Fisher will play. Like there was any question 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Oh ya! Pic w @phxmrorng . I think I have better tan http://twitpic.com/8lbfmr 5 days ago

Beto Duran: Welcome Vice President Xi on Peak shoe if @Andrew Goudelock http://twitpic.com/8lb31s 5 days ago