By Lisa Dillman
For someone selected very early, like Derrick Williams, there's the option of hosting a camp or joining NBA stars overseas. For others, like Andrew Goudelock, taken in the second round by the Lakers, there's the opportunity to finish up a degree.
By Mark Heisler
Don't look for much to be accomplished, possibly until the NFL gets its act in order. If pro football reaches an agreement, NBA doesn't want to look bad.
By Lance Pugmire
Sports law experts say NBA players' union may be waiting for a federal appeals court's ruling in NFL lockout case before determining next move. Decertification and an antitrust suit remain possibilities.
By Douglas Farmer
A wrinkle in the collective bargaining agreement means that current players' names and images have been removed from the NBA and team websites. Now it's just cheerleaders, mascots and logos.
By Baxter Holmes
Kobe Bryant and his agent, Rob Pelinka, are trying to put together a tour to China by NBA players, says Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Derrick Williams, who also is represented by Pelinka. The games likely would be played in Shanghai.
By Mike Bresnahan and Broderick Turner
The Lakers' star had something similar to platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in Germany about a month ago. Whether it really works is still debated, but the recovery time is said to be short.
By Mark Heisler
The lockout is an issue between the owners and the players and no outside influence is going to make it end any time soon.
By Lance Pugmire
Commissioner David Stern says the league "didn't see any options" after meeting between owners' representatives and union leaders doesn't close big financial gap. It's the third work stoppage for the NBA.
By Broderick Turner
The 6-foot-4 guard says it's the best time to become a free agent despite the NBA lockout. He hasn't ruled out re-signing with the Lakers but says, 'I don't know if they will rule me out.'
By Broderick Turner
Andrew Goudelock, Darius Morris and Ater Majok and 17 other NBA free agents take part in two-day mini-camp, though uncertainty of NBA collective bargaining agreement clouds situation.
By Chris Dufresne
Los Angeles' love for the Dodgers was unconditional for four decades. But their grip on L.A. began to slip in 1998, and now their popularity is in free-fall. How did this happen, and can they get it back?
The Lakers, natch, are No. 1 in Dufresne's rankings, followed by the Angels, Dodgers and USC football. But the big question is, where do Mater Dei High and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes rank?
By Mike Bresnahan
After the draft-day non-blockbusters, it appears the names will remain the same. But Lamar Odom still seems the most likely to be dealt.
By Mark Heisler
Lamar Odom, not to mention Khloe Kardashian, is staying in Los Angeles for now. Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak says a lot of the pre-draft trade talk was merely "agent-driven."
By Broderick Turner
The general manager speculates that veteran Brown could become a free agent, and drafts Darius Morris of Michigan and Andrew Goudelock of College of Charleston.
By Mike Bresnahan and Lance Pugmire
The forward files paperwork in Los Angeles Superior Court to make the move.
By Broderick Turner
Talks broke down when the Timberwolves asked for Andrew Bynum or Pau Gasol instead of Odom. L.A. doesn't have a first-round draft choice.
By Mark Heisler
The Lakers reportedly tried to land the No. 2 pick so they could take Derrick Williams, while the Spurs hoped to move into the top 10 to get Klay Thompson. What's true, and what isn't, will be known Thursday night.
By Broderick Turner
Jim Boylen, Quin Snyder, Chuck Person, John Kuester and Ettore Messina are among those who are being considered to assist Brown.