Celtics make it a rough night on Lakers guards

Derek Fisher and Shannon Brown shoot a combined three for 18 from the field in an 87-86 home loss to Boston.

• They just couldn't find the basket against Celtics

Kobe's not there, so he will be there for Lakers

Coach Phil Jackson, also known as the big guy, had some helpful tips for the columnist upon his first Lakers' game of the season.

• Lakers suffer big chill at end in loss to Celtics

Another night in the Lakers-Celtics rivalry

There's a lot of history between these teams.

• With no 'overwhelming' opportunity, Lakers stand pat at trade deadline

Carrying Celtics tougher than ever for hobbled Kevin Garnett

The power forward will turn 34 in May, and even teammates wonder how long he can continue doing the heavy lifting for a team that's also had its share of injuries.

• Kobe Bryant doesn't expect to play against Boston

Shannon Brown hammers it home for Lakers

Three days after his poor performance in the dunk contest, he has a career game in a 104-94 victory over the Warriors, scoring 27 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

• Lakers improve to 4-0 without Kobe Bryant

D-Fenders' Horace Wormely dreams of scaling NBA heights

The Development League team's starting point guard has overcome obstacles, not least his 5-foot-6 stature. And he figures if Earl Boykins can make it to the NBA, why can't he?

No Kobe Bryant? No problem, say fans

Some see a real team developing, some see a championship in the future and some just want to meet for drinks.

• Lakers' Kobe Bryant to miss All-Star game

Fred Schaus dies at 84; first L.A. Lakers head coach

He coached the Lakers for their first seven seasons in L.A. and was Jerry West's mentor. His team reached the NBA Finals four times but lost all of them to the Boston Celtics.

Lakers' strong play without Kobe Bryant fuels the notion that LeBron James is the NBA's MVP

Text messages from press row . . .

• Lakers dominate Jazz without Bryant, Bynum

Lakers rip Jazz to go 3-0 without Kobe Bryant

Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom have big games to end Utah's win streak.

• Photos: Lakers 96, Utah 81

Andrew Bynum, his hip still hurting, considers options

The Lakers center missed a second consecutive game Wednesday. He says he may get a cortisone shot or have a bursa sac drained if rest doesn't relieve the pain.

Good news and bad news: Bryant and Odom to try out for spots on 2012 Olympic team

The honor of being chosen comes with the wear and tear of shortened off-seasons. Bynum turns down the offer, choosing to rest and heal.

• Bill Plaschke: Lakers Coach Phil Jackson is liked but not beloved

Ankle injury keeps Kobe Bryant in the locker room again

He misses his second game in a row as the Lakers defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 101-89. He continues to get treatment and isn't sure if he'll play in Utah or in the All-Star game.

• Lakers make the Spurs feel their pain

Lamar Odom says he will play against the Jazz

Forward has a sore foot, but 'We need the bodies.'

• Bresnahan's Take: Mapping out his first-round plans

Lakers' Andrew Bynum banged up too

Center is wearing two knee braces and he sits out the second half because of a hip contusion.

• T.J. Simers: Lakers making it look effortless

Spurs sputter while stuck in the muck

San Antonio Coach Gregg Popovich says his current lineup has not 'jelled as a group, to date.' The older team's struggles are evident in loss to the Lakers, their longtime and key Western rivals.

• Photos: Lakers 101, Spurs 89

Minor injuries add up to a semi-major impact on Lakers

Andrew Bynum (hip) misses a second straight game and won't play Wednesday in Utah, and Kobe Bryant (ankle) sits out again. This after Pau Gasol and Ron Artest missed significant time earlier this seas

Lakers' day off is particularly well-timed for Kobe, Bynum

Coach Phil Jackson cancels practice a day after Saturday's big win in Portland, giving his All-Star guard and starting center a chance to rest injuries before Monday's game against San Antonio.

• Kobe Bryant sits, but Lakers win in Portland

Lakers are living in interesting, if uncertain, times

As Lakers drift through their all-too-typical winter doldrums on court, owner Jerry Buss appears to be cutting costs, which could affect their ability to trade for Bulls' Kirk Hinrich, or retain Coach Phil Jackson.

• Nuggets gain confidence against the Lakers