Mark Madsen

Lakers' week in review

2013-05-20 08:14:00

Mark Madsen returned to the Lakers' family as he named head coach of the D-Fenders. He said his goals are to groom players for the NBA while trying to get his team to win in the D-League. No Lakers were named to the first or second NBA all-defensive...

Former Lakers assistant coach Eddie Jordan on the team's challenging season

2013-05-15 15:53:00

Former Lakers assistant coach Eddie Jordan recently left the team to become head coach at� Rutgers. Jordan was brought in by Mike Brown to help teach the Lakers a version of the Princeton offense but Brown was let go five games into the regular season....

Chris Paul makes NBA's All-Defensive team

2013-05-13 22:25:00

Clippers guard Chris Paul was selected Monday to the NBA All-Defensive team, and Lakers guard Kobe Bryant failed to make the list for the first time since 2005. Paul led the NBA in steals per game (2.4) for the fifth time in six years and was joined...

Watch: 'Blank on Blank' animated interview with Wilt Chamberlain

2013-05-15 08:00:00

A 1992 interview with Wilt Chamberlain has been brought to life via animation as part of the PBS Digital Studio's "Blank on Blank" series. David Gerlach, a former television producer and print journalist, has created a series bringing previously unheard...

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,...

Pau Gasol confirms he's out for European Championship in Slovenia

2013-05-14 15:29:00

Lakers forward-center Pau Gasol confirmed Tuesday that he will sit out September's European Championship in Slovenia. Gasol, a star with Spain's national team, is recovering from a knee procedure that should have him sidelined for at least another 11...

Mark Madsen is the new D-Fenders coach

2013-05-13 11:44:00

Mark Madsen may be returning to the Lakers family, at least through the team's D-League affiliate. (update at 11:43 a.m.: It's official, Madsen is the new coach. "We are very pleased to announce Mark Madsen as the newest head coach of the D-Fenders,&...

Athletes send their support to Jason Collins via Twitter

2013-04-29 10:16:00

NBA center Jason Collins became the first male athlete still active in a major professional sport to come out as gay on Monday, and his revelation has caused many athletes to show him their support. A sampling: � Proud of @jasoncollins34. Don't...

Cashing in their championships

2013-03-03 00:00:00

1979-80 FINALS Lakers 4, Philadelphia 76ers 2 An old dog, a new trickster and birth of 'Showtime' "Showtime" began as 20-year-old rookie Magic Johnson inspired this talented team to first in the Pacific Division. After four close games in the...

Shaquille O'Neal says Kobe Bryant among greatest ever [Video]

2011-11-30 21:36:06

Caught in the Web: Ettore Messina reportedly joining Mike Brown's coaching staff

2011-06-06 16:35:25

Ron Artest jokes he'll spend rescinded fine money on In-N-Out Burgers

2011-01-17 21:34:06

, who averaged 32.4 points per game against Orlando, is named NBA Finals MVP for the first time. 3. With a 17-2 season start, the Lakers tied their record for best opening in franchise history. 4. With 65 wins, team is third-winningest in Lakers history.

2010-06-10 16:13:39

Derrick Rose drives the basket as Minnesota 's Mark Madsen defends in the third quarter.

2008-10-22 00:00:00

58-24, Second in Pacific Division Defeated New Jersey Nets in NBA Finals, 4-0 Head Coach: Phil Jackson Key Moments: 1. Lakers become the fifth team to win at least three consecutive NBA titles. 2.

2008-04-30 19:25:45