Utah Jazz

Lakers season wrap: Chris Duhon wasn't expected to play

2013-05-07 09:00:00

Chris Duhon was a throw-in when the Lakers acquired Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic last summer. With Steve Nash, Steve Blake and Darius Morris on the roster, Duhon wasn't projected to be a regular-rotation player, but injuries to Nash and Blake...

Lakers in shock at the loss of Kobe Bryant

2013-04-13 05:00:00

Kobe Bryant is certain that he tore his left Achilles' tendon. He'll undergo an MRI exam on Saturday, but the Lakers' All-Star guard is expected to be out with what appears to be a devastating injury. "It's a new experience for me," said Bryant, who was...

Kobe Bryant named NBA's Western Conference player of the week

2013-04-15 12:18:00

While it doesn't soften the blow, Kobe Bryant was named Western Conference player of the week for games played April 8 through April 14. Bryant was lost for the season Friday after tearing his Achilles' tendon in a victory over the Golden State Warriors....

Lakers can still finish in four different spots in the standings

2013-04-15 16:59:00

The Lakers (44-37) have one game remaining on their schedule, yet they could finish in four different spots in the Western Conference standings. With a win Wednesday against the Houston Rockets (45-35) at Staples Center, the Lakers guarantee...

Kobe Bryant already compiling bulletin-board material

2013-04-14 14:09:00

Kobe Bryant has started putting together his bulletin-board material for his recovery as he works his way back from Saturday's surgery to repair a torn Achilles' tendon. On Sunday morning, Bryant tweeted an Instagram of the front page of The Times,...

Lakers' Week 24 in review

2013-04-15 06:44:00

The Lakers needed to win all four games in Week 24 to stay ahead of the Utah Jazz. They did -- but in the process lost Kobe Bryant for the year with an Achilles' tendon tear. The week started with good news on the health front. Metta World Peace...

Preview: Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs

2013-04-14 13:02:00

The Lakers (43-37) host the San Antonio Spurs (58-21) on Sunday at Staples Center.� Jodie Meeks will get the start for the injured Kobe Bryant.� Steve Blake will go for the almost-ready-but-not-quite Steve Nash. With the Utah Jazz (42-38) one game...

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...

Steve Nash a game-time decision Sunday against San Antonio Spurs

2013-04-13 14:35:00

With Kobe Bryant going down with a torn Achilles' tendon, the Lakers need Steve Nash back in the lineup immediately -- but is he ready to play? "It will be a game-time decision, I think," Coach Mike D'Antoni said. Nash has been sidelined since March...

Oddsmakers favor Lakers to make the playoffs over Utah Jazz

2013-04-12 10:00:00

Will the Lakers make the playoffs? According to sports book Bovada, the Lakers are the prohibitive favorite to beat out the Utah Jazz. Bovada gives Utah relatively scant odds at 3-to-1 compared to 1-to-5 odds for the Lakers. The Jazz (41-38) are a...

Lakers guard Steve Nash won't play tonight against Golden State

2013-04-12 12:10:00

Steve Nash will miss a sixth consecutive game because of hip and hamstring soreness, Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni said Friday morning after the team’s shoot-around. “He’s getting closer, obviously,” D’Antoni said....

Preview: Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors

2013-04-12 06:05:00

The Lakers (42-37) host the Golden State Warriors (45-34) on Friday night at Staples Center. The Warriors played Thursday night at home in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Andrew Bogut will not travel with the team due to a sprained ankle. A...

Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls rests during Game Five of the 1997 NBA Finals played against the Utah Jazz on June 11, 1997 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz 90-88.

2013-04-18 09:58:12

Derrick Rose warms up before his Chicago Bulls face the Utah Jazz on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) B582721217Z.1 OUTSIDE TRIBUNE CO.- NO MAGS, NO SALES, NO INTERNET, NO TV, CHICAGO OUT, NO DIGITAL MANIPULATION

2013-03-08 00:00:00

Clippers forward Blake Griffin defends Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap. Milsap and the Jazz have the edge on the Lakers in the playoff race.

2013-02-23 00:00:00