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A preview of the upcoming NBA playoffs, with seedings based on standings as of April 14, 2006.

If Kobe Bryant were to stop playing today, there would be no legacy.

Lebron James and Kobe Bryant are in a fierce battle for the title, this generation's Michael Jordan

Read about the Los Angeles Lakers and preview their chances this season. Can Kobe Bryant carry the Lakers back into the playoffs?

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers match-up in the NBA Finals recall the league's glory days of the 1980s.

Having won all three meetings between the teams this season, the Lakers Will breeze through the first round of the NBA Playoffs in a sweep.

Kobe Bryant had a great series in round one of the playoffs agaisnt the Suns but he came up just short in game 7

Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are poised to return to the NBA finals. But the old, unappreciated, yet constantly victorious San Antonio Spurs are in their way again.

how the spectacular play of Lebron James single handedly beat the Wizards

This seasons NBA playoffs are nearing an end and these have been some of the best basketball games i have seen in a while.

The second round of the NBA playoffs started without the first round having not even been completed. It seems that the best team in the league was having a terribly difficult time eliminating the worst team to get into the playoffs.

All 82 games of the 2007-2008 NBA season are in the books and the top eight teams in each conference are bracketed for the playoffs. Four matchups begin on April 19, the other four on the following day. The Boston Celtics posted the best record in the NBA (66-16)...

We will be taking a look back at the last 10 years of NBA drafts, with analysis of the draft picks. Along with analysis, there will be a reordered top ten picks, along with a selection of the worst and best draft choices.

The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings covet Phil Jackson. More precisely, they covet Jackson's nine championship rings. Larry Brown lingers as a nice consolation prize.

With the first-round of the 2005-06 NBA playoffs just getting under way I thought this would be a perfect time to look back through the annals of NBA history and rank the ten greatest postseason performers of all-time.

If we had to apply the Justice League to the NBA, who would our heroes be…and how would they stack up with their 80's counter-parts?

NBA Ballers is an incredibly fun one-on-one basketball game

Why Lebron James and not Kobe Bryant is the heir apparent to Michael Jordan in the NBA.

Kobe Bryant has suffered an injury to his pinkie finger that a doctor has suggested he have surgery on. It is torn ligament to his shooting had. The surgery on that finger would probably keep Kobe Bryant out for at least six weeks.

Top ten places in Los Angeles to watch the NBA Playoffs and have fun.

Excuse me for jumping on the bandwagon, but the Los Angeles Lakers are legitimate championship contenders now!

The Los Angeles Lakers are apparently still stinging from their first round exit in the 2007 NBA Playoffs. Kobe Bryant was recently quoted as saying that if GM Jerry West does not return to the team next season, he would prefer to be traded.

The Los Angeles Lakers had a disappointing ending to a mediocre season last year. Kobe and his crew are determined to win the championship, but do they have what it takes?

Looking at the Round One matchup of the Lakers vs. the Nuggets.

When the Los Angeles Lakers chose to go with Kobe Bryant instead of Shaq everybody criticized them but it turns out they were right.

Nobody expected too much from the Lakers last season. Phil Jackson came back and led the team back to the playoffs, but do they have the talent around Kobe Bryant to succeed in a deep Conference?

With a determined and less malcontent Kobe, a healthy starting squad and quality production from the good mix of veterans and youngsters, the Lakers may indeed surprise the league.

Kobe Bryant is perhaps the most criticized figure in sports today. Anything that Kobe says or does gets over-analyzed by television sportscasters, journalists, and fans across the country.

The Los Angeles Clippers finished last season 40-42, failing to reach the playoffs by 2 games and finishing ninth in the Western Conference. They also finished fourth in the Pacific Division. The Clippers hope to improve on last year and make the playoffs.

Life as a Los Angeles Lakers fan can feel like a rollercoaster at times. Laker fans have enjoyed great moments like championships, 81 point performances by Kobe Bryant, and clutch shots by Robert Horry.

Preview of Spurs vs Lakers

You don't have to head into Manhattan in order to enjoy the NBA Playoffs. Here are the best sports bars to watch the NBA Playoffs in Hoboken, New Jersey.

O'Neal could soon be on the way to help Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.

Both Jordan and James are multitalented players, but will Lebron James ever reach the promised land like Jordan. This analysis compares the two talented athletes.

A season preview of the 2006 Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers sweep the Denver Nuggets 4-0 in the Playoff Series. Will they be facing off against Utah next, or can Houston pull a rabbit out of their hat?

With 16 and 14 NBA finals wins respectively, the Celtics and Lakers have dominated the NBA throughout its history. Now the two teams have a shot at meeting again.

A scathing indictment of the officiating and the interpretation of rules by the NBA.

Kobe Bryant, shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, scored more points in back-to-back games than any player in recent memory. He scored 65 against the Trailblazers and 50 more Sunday night against the Timberwolves for an astonishing 115-point 2-game total.

The Los Angeles Lakers basketball star, Kobe Bryant, implied again that he wants to be traded. On his website kb24.com, he made a statement which said, that "the Lakers and me just have two different visions for the future."

After the Los Angeles Lakers spirited conclusion to last season, which featured an unexpected - and hard fought - playoff appearance, the future would appear to be very bright for Kobe Bryant and his young teammates.

The Lakers blowing a 24 point lead at home in must win game tarnishes the legacy of Kobe Byrant and Phil Jackson

NBA fans are somewhat hopeful that a return to the old days is in progress.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards may be one of the most interesting matchups in the entire NBA playoffs. It is definitely the only evenly matched series in the Eastern Conference.

taking a closer look at Phil Jackson's book The Last Season

The 2007-2008 NBA basketball season has been quite a rollercoaster for the Los Angeles Lakers. It began in the off-season with Kobe Bryant's frequent and emphatic trade demands. Then, the Lakers got off to a sluggish start.

With Kobe Bryant desperate for help, the Lakers made a stunning trade that could put them into the Championship game

Zen master signed a three year $30 million dollar deal to once again play ringmaster in Jerry Buss's little circus otherwise known as the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers are back on top as an NBA playoff favorite, led by likely MVP Kobe Bryant. But will the Western Conference top seed be upset for the second year in a row?

Many people have heard of LeBron James or maybe even seen him play once or twice, but a lot of people do not know much else about the basketball player that many are calling "The Next Michael Jordan."

Does Kobe Bryant deserve more help in getting the Lakers to the next Level?

According to his comments earlier this summer, Kobe was not supposed to play for the Lakers unless they made something happen ... and they didn't.

The USA basketball team is clearly loaded at guard, with the likes of Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Paul at the forefront. At the three spot there lies some length and athleticism with LeBron and company. But what about the big men?

Amid the neverending barrage of newspaper headlines, magazine copy and barbershop talk, you think you know everything there is to know about superstar guard Kobe Bryant, but you have no idea.

Tracy McGrady, Lebron James and Steve Nash have something to prove in the 2007 NBA Playoffs.

The public, thus far, has sided with Kobe. Analysts agree that the Lakers have not surrounded him with the necessary talent to be competitive. I disagree.

A preview of the 2006 NBA season.

Tim Duncan and the Spurs look to top Kobe and the Lakers.

The Warriors were the surprise of the NBA Playoffs last season eliminating the top seeded Dallas Mavericks in the first round. Golden State was 42-40, the eighth seed in the Western Conference, tied with the Lakers for second in the Pacific Division.

The Spurs somehow won a road game when it counted and now the defending champs face red hot Los Angeles in the Western Conference Finals

Preperation is key in the post season.These are the rules that every team, in the NBA should know, and play by.

A mock draft of the 2006 NBA Draft picks 1-5.

Los Angeles Lakers' owner Jerry Buss isn't against Kobe's departure.

2002 Western Conference Finals: Lakers vs. Kings

We will be taking a look back at the last 10 NBA drafts, with analysis of the draft picks. Along with analysis, there will be a reordered top ten picks, along with a selection of the worst and best draft choices.

Britney Spears is rumored to be dating 6ft 8inch basketball star Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers.

For over 20 years, the Air Jordan line of basketball shoes has withstood the test of time and are known as some of the highest quality and most popular basketball shoes available on the market. A in-depth look at the newest version.

An overview of the NBA's end of year awards.

The following are video game cheats that can be used for the game NBA Ballers on the Playstation 2 platform.

Well, it's about time. For all you NBA fanatics out there - like myself - the seemingly never-ending regular season is finally about to come to a close.

The NBA season's personal awards are predicted.

Michael Jordan always had a running mate in Scottie Pippen, but Kobe Bryant seems to lack that key running mate with the LA Lakers. So who would be the best Scottie Pippen for Kobe Bryant?

NBA.com is reporting that Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, Dominique Wilkens, Kobe Bryant, and Julius "Dr. J" Erving. This group will be one of most star studded judging panel to even take part in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Although it may seem a little too soon to call the 2007-2008 Lakers championship contenders, there are a number of things that the Lakers are doing better to make themselves such.

On Sunday April 20th the Los Angeles Lakers meet their first test in the Denver Nuggets on their quest towards an NBA Championship.

Test your trivia knowledge of your Los Angeles Lakers. Take the 10 question challenge and see how well you score in the search for the Los Angeles Lakers #1 fan and compare your score to everyone else by posting your score in the comment section.

A look at LeBron James and Michael Jordan.

Even though Kobe Bryant is still a bit young, he has been proving to everyone else that he is simply unstoppable, a lot like Michael Jordan. Does Kobe have the potential to be better than Jordan or is he already?

Before this season the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics had faced each other an even 10 times in the NBA Finals. Here is a look back at those Finals.

The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association. The Lakers play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference.

If you ever thought that Kobe Bryant was better Michael Jordan, I'm going to tell you why is isn't.

Los Angeles Lakers versus San Antonio Spurs in the NBA West Championship series. What are the key matchups? Who will win?

Here are a few great Los Angeles Lakers gift ideas for all ages. Every item listed is under $20! Check them out today!

Ever wonder who was the better scorer over the first 300 games? Was it Michael Jordan, or LeBron James? Find out the answer to that and many more questions right here...

The Lakers and the Celtics battling for NBA Championship Glory!

With the Celtics knocking off the Pistons, they are set to meet their past rival Lakers in the 2008 NBA Finals

J.A. Adande, of the LA Times, seems to think the Lakers could possibly contend in the Western Conference. I, on the other hand, am much more of a real-world kind of guy that's not too caught up in flights of fancy.

An analysis of the current state of the Lakers following their defeat in the NBA Finals and what fans can expect for next season.

Who is league MVP Lebron or Kobe?

The 2007-08 Los Angeles Lakers' team is the new infant of the next professional basketball dynasty in Los Angeles.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

The 10 greatest players ever to wear the purple and gold in the City of Angels.

There's something to be said about legend-making basketball when two storied franchises meet for a chance to make history and to become even more legendary. This works on both the team and individual level.

Breaking down the two young stars.

Breaking down the NBA's most clutch players and picking who I'd want to take the last shot.

the profound effect that Lebron James has had on the NBA

After taking out the New Orleans Hornets in a very difficult and emotional game seven last night, the San Antonio Spurs are going to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday for the Western Conference Finals.

Read a preview of the upcoming season for the Los Angeles Clippers.