The Los Angeles Lakers try to continue their recent dominance of the Chicago Bulls tonight, when the two storied franchises get together at Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 40 points, grabbed five rebounds and dished out five assists, as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Detroit Pistons, 106-93, at Staples Center.

The reigning NBA champions hope to halt an uncharacteristic two-game losing streak Tuesday when they face off with the Detroit Pistons at Staples Center.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton will miss at least the next six weeks with a pinched nerve.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant aggravated a strained right groin injury during Sunday's 101-91 loss against Houston.

Aaron Brooks scored 10 of his 33 points during a big third-quarter run, lifting Houston to a 101-91 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers will welcome a familiar face back to Hollywood this evening, when the Houston Rockets pay a visit to Staples Center.

Carmelo Anthony finished with 25 points, including 12 in a decisive third quarter, as the Denver Nuggets routed the Lakers, 105-79, in a rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals.

The reigning NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers arrive in the Rocky Mountains Friday for a rematch of last year's Western Conference Finals with the Denver Nuggets.

Kobe Bryant finished with 29 points and Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds, as the Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Phoenix Suns, 121-102, at Staples Center.

Early season supremacy in the Pacific Division is on the line Thursday when the reigning NBA champion LA Lakers play host to a streaking Phoenix team at Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant had 28 points -- 26 in a strong first half -- to lead the Los Angeles Lakers in a 104-88 drubbing of the New Orleans Hornets at Staples Center.

The reeling New Orleans Hornets kick off a tough, three- game road trip Sunday by facing the reigning NBA Champion LA Lakers at Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant was 19-of-30 shooting for his second consecutive 41-point game and third in four contests amidst yet another record-setting night, as the Lakers pounded Memphis 114-98.

The struggling Memphis Grizzlies resume a grueling five- game road trip in Los Angeles Friday when they visit the Lakers at Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant carried the Lakers on his back with 41 points and six rebounds, but it was Andrew Bynum's foul shots late in overtime that gave Los Angeles a 103-102 victory over the Houston Rockets.

The surprising Houston Rockets face a big test Wednesday when they welcome the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers to Toyota Center.

Kobe Bryant poured in 31 points and hit the go-ahead jumper in overtime, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers kick off a quick two-game road trip Tuesday, when they face the improved Oklahoma City Thunder at Ford Center.

Kobe Bryant had a game-high 41 points to go with eight rebounds and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 118-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers were knocked to the canvas the last time out and will try to get back on their feet tonight, when they welcome the Atlanta Hawks to Staples Center.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds, and the Mavericks used a suffocating defense in the second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 94-80, at the Staples Center.

The defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers shoot for their second straight win in the young season when they welcome the Dallas Mavericks to Staples Center.

The Los Angeles Lakers received their championship rings, raised their 15th title banner to the rafters at Staples Center and then got a sterling performance from Finals MVP Kobe Bryant to beat the Clippers, 99-92, in the season-opener for both teams.