DeMarcus Cousins

With the proper maneuvering, Clippers can improve in off-season

2013-05-12 16:55:00

Any correspondence about possible Clippers' off-season moves needs to go straight to the top. So, Chris Paul, here's a primer on what you should instruct your franchise to do in the coming months to take that next step, otherwise known as getting past...

The Times' NBA rankings

2013-04-13 21:50:00

SEE YOU IN THE FINALS 1. MIAMI (63-16) Playoffs really begin for Heat on June 6: That’s start date for the Finals. (1) 2. OKLAHOMA CITY (59-21)� Thunder may not miss James Harden in first round; it may see him every day. (2) HOPING TO MAKE...

Kobe Bryant, Lakers don't wilt in hard-earned win over Kings

2013-03-30 22:44:00

SACRAMENTO -- It almost had to happen this way. The cowbells were long gone and Phil Jackson hadn't zinged the local folks up here in years, but the Lakers reached way back into their rivalry with the Sacramento Kings and rode away with a 103-98...

Lakers pick up much-needed victory at Sacramento, 103-98

2013-03-30 21:40:00

Lakers 103, Kings 98 (final) The Lakers held on in a must-win game, defeating the Sacramento Kings, 103-98, on Saturday night.� With the Utah Jazz (38-36) and Dallas Mavericks (36-37) getting wins on Saturday, the Lakers badly needed the road victory to...

Preview: Lakers at Sacramento Kings

2013-03-30 11:00:00

The Lakers (37-36) have fallen behind the Utah Jazz in the standings, dipping to ninth place.� They'll need to win consistently, starting on Saturday night when they visit the Sacramento Kings (27-46). While the Kings don't have an impressive record,...

Up next for Lakers: at Sacramento on Saturday

2013-03-29 20:10:00

LAKERS AT SACRAMENTO When: 7. Where: Sleep Train Arena. On the air: TV: TWC SportsNet, TWC Deportes; Radio: 710, 1330. Records: Lakers 37-36, Kings 27-46. Record vs. Kings: 2-1. Update: Sacramento has had a good week, winning back-to-back road...

Lakers: Week 22 predictions

2013-03-25 08:00:00

The Lakers (36-34) went winless in Week 21 against two sub-.500 teams.� A short-handed loss to the Suns in Phoenix on the second night of a back-to-back might have made some sense -- but losing an 18-point lead to the Washington Wizards at Staples...

Lakers move four games above .500 with win over Kings

2013-03-17 21:00:00

Lakers 113,� Kings 102 (final) The Lakers defended their home court on Sunday night despite playing without Kobe Bryant, defeating the Sacramento Kings, 113-102. In one of his best games of the season, reserve forward Antawn Jamison scored a game-high...

Preview: Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings

2013-03-17 08:04:00

The Lakers (35-32) return home from a three-game road trip to host the Sacramento Kings (23-43) on Sunday night at Staples Center. Kobe Bryant is doubtful after trying to play on Friday in Indiana with a severely sprained ankle, suffered Wednesday in...

Lakers: Week 20 predictions

2013-03-11 08:00:00

The Lakers won three of four games in Week 19, climbing above .500 (33-31) and into a potential playoff seeding. The coming week will be a difficult one with three out of four on the road, including games on successive nights, in Orlando and Atlanta.�...

Kobe Bryant leading the league with 12 technical fouls

2013-02-24 06:00:00

Kobe Bryant is leading the league with 12 technical fouls.� He received his 12th Wednesday night in a win over the Boston Celtics. The NBA suspends a player for one game after their 16th technical. So far Bryant has paid $33,000 in fines --...

Carmelo Anthony's big fourth quarter lifts Knicks

2013-01-05 21:51:00

Carmelo Anthony scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and finished with 40, helping the New York Knicks defeat the host Orlando Magic, 114-106, Saturday night. J.R. Smith scored 18 points off the bench and Tyson Chandler had 14 points and 12 rebounds....

Lakers center Dwight Howard tries to split the defense of Kings big men DeMarcus Cousins, left, and Jason Thompson in the first half Saturday night.

2013-03-30 00:00:00

Lakers center Dwight Howard dunks over Kings center DeMarcus Cousins in the first half Saturday night.

2013-03-30 00:00:00

Magic forward Al Harrington (3) is blocked by Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins (15) as he goes up for a shot during third quarter action of a game against the Sacramento Kings at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

2013-02-27 00:00:00