Houston Rockets

New D-Fenders Coach Mark Madsen sets ambitious goals

2013-05-14 14:13:00

Mark Madsen was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the D-Fenders, the Lakers' D-League affiliate. "It's great to be back here in Los Angeles," Madsen said. "The L.A. D-Fenders, in its short history, has a rich tradition of developing players,...

Lakers season wrap: Dwight Howard played hurt most of the year

2013-05-10 06:00:00

Dwight Howard's future is the key to almost everything the Lakers do moving forward. The free-agent center can re-sign in July for five years and $118 million or leave for another team for four years and $88 million. Howard insisted after his exit...

Lakers season wrap: The enthusiastic Robert Sacre

2013-05-08 13:00:00

Rookie center Robert Sacre didn't play much in games but he remained a positive, hardworking practice player through a difficult season. Sacre's sideline celebrations were entertaining as he embraced the cheerleader role. He was the only Laker to wear...

Lakers season wrap: When healthy, Steve Blake had L.A.-best year

2013-05-07 15:06:00

Veteran guard Steve Blake had his best year with the Lakers, when he was healthy. After two difficult seasons with the team, Blake shot 42.2% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range -- a big leap from last year's 37.7% and 33.5%, respectively....

Lakers season wrap: Coach Mike D'Antoni worthy of blame or credit?

2013-05-12 13:40:00

In a year defined by injury, Coach Mike D'Antoni became a lightning rod for criticism, despite leading the Lakers (45-37) team to a 28-12, seventh-place finish. In the closing moments of the Lakers' sweep by the San Antonio Spurs, the familiar chant...

Kyle Busch wins Nationwide race, Kurt Busch Sprint Cup wins pole

2013-05-10 21:34:00

Kyle Busch took the lead from Joey Logano 18 laps from the end to win his fifth Nationwide race this season and second in three years at Darlington Raceway on Friday night. The victory also capped a dominant showing by the Busch boys at the South...

Oddsmakers expect Dwight Howard to re-sign with the Lakers

2013-04-30 14:20:00

According to the gambling website Bovada, the Lakers are the prohibitive favorite to sign their All-Star center Dwight Howard. Howard will officially become a free agent on July 1.� The Lakers are expected to make every overture to keep him on a five-...

Dwight Howard should love L.A. and the Lakers

2013-05-02 17:06:00

It will be the story of the Lakers' off-season, they hope without anything remotely resembling "The Decision." Will Dwight Howard stay or go? Howard said this week he deserved "the right to be happy" and he has a handful of choices to mull in free...

Baby steals postgame show by wandering pantless behind TV duo

2013-05-03 15:09:00

Your browser does not support iframes. The Houston Rockets went to Oklahoma City and staved off elimination by beating the Thunder, 107-100, in Game 5 of their Western Conference NBA playoff series on Wednesday night. It appears one fan was none too...

Celtics, Rockets stay alive in series

2013-05-01 22:10:00

Jeff Green scored 18 points and the Boston Celtics stayed alive in the NBA playoffs, cutting the New York Knicks' lead to 3-2 with a 92-86 victory Wednesday night at New York. The Celtics will host Game 6 on Friday night, needing two victories to become...

Lakers' Week 26 in review

2013-05-01 06:00:00

The Lakers hit a playoff dead end in Week 26, trying to beat the San Antonio Spurs with a decimated skeleton crew. TNT and NBA TV analysts Steve Kerr, Kenny Smith and Dennis Scott all agreed that the Lakers had no real chance against San Antonio....

Kobe Bryant gets stitches removed 17 days after surgery

2013-04-30 11:50:00

Kobe Bryant continues his recovery from the Achilles' tear that ended his season on April 12. On Tuesday, before his exit interview for the season with Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Coach Mike D'Antoni, Bryant tweeted the latest update....

Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons drives to the basket around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant.

2013-04-29 00:00:00

Police are investigating an alleged death threat directed at Patrick Beverley of the Houston Rockets by a ball boy for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Above, Beverley scores against the Thunder.

2013-04-27 00:00:00

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) pounds his hand onto the scorer's table after colliding with Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverly.

2013-04-26 00:00:00