Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies at 80

Jerry Buss, who parlayed a $1,000 real estate investment into ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 10 National Basketball Association championships and making the team one of the most......

Phil Jackson returns to Lakers

Phil Jackson was re-appointed head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, returning to the storied franchise he led to three championships a year after resigning."This is something I never......

Bryant-O'Neal rivalry focus of new season

The headline-grabbing rivalry between Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant is likely to dominate the opening weeks of the NBA season that begins on Tuesday.Despite winning three titles together, the......