News about Los Angeles Lakers (page 21)
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Injuries
Lakers forward Wesley Johnson left Sunday's win over the Pacers with a strained right hip flexor that will also sideline him for Monday's game at Portland.
News
Kobe Bryant will not play Monday in Portland, as part of Coach Byron Scott’s new plan to hold the 36-year-old superstar out of one game of back-to-back sets.
Injuries
Lakers forward Julius Randle will undergo surgery on Tuesday morning to replace the screw in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot.
Stats
Kobe Bryant had his 21st career triple-double Tuesday night. At 36 years, 129 days, Bryant is the second-oldest among active players to record a triple-double.
News
Jordan Hill was the Lakers' second-best player going into December. Now he's not even the second-best player in their frontcourt.
NBA market
The Lakers have been awarded center Tarik Black on a waiver claim. To make room on the roster for Black, the Lakers have waived Xavier Henry.
News
Pau Gasol couldn't appear more comfortable in the flow of the Chicago Bulls offense during their 113-93 win over his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA rumors
A number of teams are believed to covet Josh Smith, including the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings and Clippers.
Former players
Michael Jordan congratulates Kobe Bryant after passing him to reach the third spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
Stats
Kobe Bryant surpassed Michael Jordan for third on the NBA’s all-time scoring list on Sunday in Minnesota.