By Mike Bresnahan
Meeks did not play for a second consecutive game Sunday as the Lakers lost, 108-103, to Toronto. Meeks hasn't played significant minutes since logging 32 against Houston on Jan. 8.
By Mike Bresnahan
Playing an early game in Toronto, the Lakers fall behind by 16 points in the first quarter. Dwight Howard is ejected for getting two technicals and Kobe Bryant misses 22 of 32 shots.
The Lakers play the Bulls, whose last three games have gone to overtime.
By Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times
Club is 5-12 away from Staples Center, the last victory coming Dec. 22 in overtime at Golden State. Not a good sign for a team that will play 24 of its last 43 games on the road.
By Ben Bolch
LeBron James and the defending NBA champions end a fractured six-game road trip with redemptive wins over Golden State and the Lakers.
By Ben Bolch
Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni and star Kobe Bryant appear to be better with a quip than the team is at playing basketball right now.
The Raptors have lost four consecutive games after a 10-3 run that included several victories against losing teams.
By Mike Bresnahan
Pau Gasol wants to start, Kobe Bryant wants to guard the top opposing player and Shaquille O'Neal wants Dwight Howard to lose the headband.
By T.J. Simers
Despite what some Lakers old-timers might say, Dwight Howard's penchant for enjoying himself doesn't diminish his intensity on the court.
By Mike Bresnahan
After Lakers rally to tie, Heat scores the last nine points. Bryant struggles as James has 39 points.
By Mike Bresnahan
Bryant makes his 15th All-Star team in 17 seasons and Howard's inclusion is questioned by television analysts.
By Barry Stavro
By Mike Bresnahan
It's Lakers against Miami in the main event, but subplots are LeBron vs. Kobe and Dwight Howard taking on Robert Horry.
By Melissa Rohlin
After struggling through back surgery and adjusting to his role on a Lakers team that Bryant calls his own, Dwight Howard is finding his rhythm.
Lakers have lost four of last five against Heat.
By Mike Bresnahan
The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 21. The Lakers are reluctant to deal Pau Gasol, who's having a down season, because Dwight Howard might choose to leave as a free agent.