Always a superstar, Lakers' Kobe Bryant relies on his superpowers

Always a superstar, Lakers' Kobe Bryant relies on his superpowers

— I am upset with Kobe Bryant, and when am I not?  More...

Andrew Bynum has words of wisdom for Lakers' Dwight Howard

Andrew Bynum has words of wisdom for Lakers' Dwight Howard

— Andrew Bynum has some advice for Dwight Howard. Be patient with Kobe Bryant.  More...

Raptors beat Rockets, enjoy rare back-to-back success

Raptors beat Rockets, enjoy rare back-to-back success

Jose Calderon had 18 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds Sunday to lead the short-handed Toronto Raptors to a 103-96 victory over the Houston...  More...

Clippers' Lamar Odom is making progress

Clippers' Lamar Odom is making progress

Odom has played in all 23 games, which has allowed his body to get back into shape and his game to improve. Odom had a season-high 10 points, including two three-pointers, against Milwaukee.

Now is the time to trade Pau Gasol

Now is the time to trade Pau Gasol

Thanks for the memories and the two rings, Pau, but Lakers need to shake things up. Here are five possible deals.

Up next for the Clippers: Monday at Detroit

Up next for the Clippers: Monday at Detroit

The Clippers defeated the Pistons four of the last five times they played.

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Steve Nash ready to step up as Lakers playmaker -- can he do it?

Steve Nash ready to step up as Lakers playmaker -- can he do it?

He's seen as the Lakers' savior, and he is clearly eager to return. Can the good guy who's getting on in years pull this team together?

Ricky Rubio returns, helps Minnesota beat Dallas

Ricky Rubio returns, helps Minnesota beat Dallas

Flashy point guard Ricky Rubio plays for the first time since suffering a major knee injury in March, and has nine assists in Timberwolves' 114-106 overtime win.

Minnesota's Kevin Love is honest to a fault

Minnesota's Kevin Love is honest to a fault

The Timberwolves power forward tells Yahoo Sports he is unhappy he did not receive a five-year contract and suggests the team has no direction. Love regrets only that his comments went public.

The Times' NBA rankings

Oklahoma City hangs on at No. 1; Clippers move up to No. 5, Lakers down to No. 22.

NBA game of the week

NBA game of the week

Houston plays New York on Monday.

NBA quotes of the week

NBA quotes of the week

Selected quotes by NBA figures from the past week, including O.J. Mayo's reaction to DeMarcus Cousins' below-the-belt hit, and Stephen Jackson's 'rogue tweet.'

Knee injury keeping 76ers' Andrew Bynum off the court

Knee injury keeping 76ers' Andrew Bynum off the court

Bone bruise was worsened by a recent bowling outing, and he won't be playing Sunday against the Lakers. The former L.A. center has long had knee problems.

Lakers finally find a team they can beat — the feeble Wizards

Lakers finally find a team they can beat — the feeble Wizards

L.A. ends four-game skid with 102-96 win over Washington, at 3-17 the NBA's worst team. But it isn't pretty, as Kobe Bryant shoots 9 for 29 and plays 44 minutes.

Brooklyn Nets pull out double OT win over Pistons

Brooklyn Nets pull out double OT win over Pistons

Brooklyn wastes 17-point advantage but prevails 107-105 over Detroit in second overtime.

Lakers play at Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday

Lakers play at Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday

The Lakers won four consecutive games against the 76ers until a 95-90 loss in Philadelphia last season.

 Lakers' Pau Gasol is probable for Dec. 22 as Steve Nash progresses

Lakers' Pau Gasol is probable for Dec. 22 as Steve Nash progresses

How to incorporate Gasol into the Lakers' offense is still a hot topic. The Lakers are 2-5 without the forward, who says he'll probably return for the Golden State game that's still a week away.

Letters: Lakers hitting new lows

Letters: Lakers hitting new lows

Fans aren't happy with anything about their favorite bunch of former champions.

Fun and games isn't much fun on this day

Fun and games isn't much fun on this day

Tragedy in Connecticut overshadows a Lakers victory. For some, sports will never be put in proper perspective.

Up next for the Clippers: Saturday at Milwaukee

Up next for the Clippers: Saturday at Milwaukee

Bucks are led by guards Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings.

Mike D'Antoni's Lakers are very quick — to fall behind

Mike D'Antoni's Lakers are very quick — to fall behind

In their 116-107 loss to the Knicks, the Lakers fall behind, 41-27, in the first quarter. The game only gets close after Carmelo Anthony gets hurt.

Lakers' defense takes night off against Knicks, 116-107

Lakers' defense takes night off against Knicks, 116-107

L.A. gives up 41 points in the first quarter in the Garden and loses for the sixth time in seven games.

Hawks hand Bobcats their 10th straight loss, 113-90

Hawks hand Bobcats their 10th straight loss, 113-90

Atlanta's Devin Harris racks up 20 points in victory over Charlotte.