Kobe Calls In 'Sick' And Skips All-Star Media Session
As All-Star weekend approaches, tons of reporters waited and waited for Kobe Bryant to speak at Friday's media session.
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As All-Star weekend approaches, tons of reporters waited and waited for Kobe Bryant to speak at Friday's media session.
Just days after Kobe Bryant challenged the Lakers' front office to make a desision regarding Pau Gasol and Ken Berger of CBSports.com filed a scathing and revealing report on the inner dysfunction of the team's front office, Bryant told reporters that he and Jim Buss should meet for a conversation. And he wasn't the only Laker great to suggest the idea.
Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak has released a statement in response to Kobe Bryant's comments on Sunday night.
The United States will play Spain and Argentina in a pre-Olympic warmup event that marks the 20th anniversary of the arrival of the "Dream Team."
There was a surprising Valentines addition to the Staple Center crowd last night by Vanessa Bryant. The estranged wife of Kobe Bryant was watching the action at her usual spot, dressed in red, on the family and friends section of players behind the bench.
According to the LA Times, the Los Angeles Lakers do not have serious interest in signing Gilbert Arenas despite Mitch Kupchak attending Arenas' private workout in a private Bel-Air gym.
A budding fan favorite among the faithful at Madison Square Garden, Lin faces possibly his toughest test yet Friday night as the Knicks attempt to defeat Bryant and the Lakers at home for the first time in more than five years.
Fans in Los Angeles and Boston delight in the rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics. When these franchises square off in the regular season, however, the hometown fans have seldom seen their team win lately.
Today, NBA.com reports the Lakers will retire Shaq's No 34 jersey during the 2012-2013 seasons. It also mentioned they didn't want to do it this year because of the shortened season.
Shaquille O'Neal has no problem with former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant passing him on the NBA career scoring list.
San Diego prosecutors won't file criminal charges against Kobe Bryant after reviewing allegations by a man who accused the Los Angeles Lakers star of injuring him during a scuffle at church.
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, passing former teammate Shaquille O'Neal for fifth all-time in NBA scoring, but the Philadelphia 76ers went on a late run to beat the Lakers 95-90 on Monday night.
Al Jefferson scored 18 points, Paul Millsap had 16, and Earl Watson keyed a game-clinching 14-0 fourth quarter run to help the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 96-87 Saturday night.
The Los Angeles Lakers have done a nice job taking care of business at home. That hasn't been the case on the road.
Gilbert Arenas has not been productive on the floor in a good, long time. Knee injuries robbed him of his explosiveness, but also of his ability to create space for his jumper and lateral quickness.
Looks like Los Angeles is the basketball capital in the world. Four of the five All-Star starters will be coming from LA teams.
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Andrew Bynum added 20, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat slumping Charlotte 106-73 Tuesday night, extending their home record to 11-2 and sending the Bobcats to their ninth consecutive defeat and 19th of the season.
Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night.
Kobe Bryant scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit for a 96-91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in another testy edition of their cross-hallway rivalry.
With Chris Paul leading the way, the Los Angeles Clippers prevailed in their first game against the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month. That's also the last time Paul took the court.
When Mike Brown was hired as the Lakers head coach last summer, everyone knew he would have an impact on the way the Lakers played defensively. He's done that.
Kobe Bryant is continuing to encourage his teammates as their perimeter shooting problems persist. The Indiana Pacers have no such worries about their 3-point attack.
The Magic will now try to continue their home success against Los Angeles (10-6), which has dropped its last three regular-season games at Orlando. The Lakers did win the final two games of the 2009 NBA Finals in Orlando to claim their first of two straight titles.
More details surfaced Friday by TMZ.com saying the settlement will hand all three homes in Newport Beach to Vanessa.
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is providing more than 1,000 tickets for the upcoming Rose Parade to Eaton and Palisades fire victims.
Much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are under a no-burn alert until midnight Friday.
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Watch for incoming rain this holiday season.
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
Warner Bros. Discovery's board told its shareholders that Paramount Skydance's offer "provides inadequate value" for the business.
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, has been arrested for murder in their deaths.
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is providing more than 1,000 tickets for the upcoming Rose Parade to Eaton and Palisades fire victims.
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is providing more than 1,000 tickets for the upcoming Rose Parade to Eaton and Palisades fire victims.
Much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are under a no-burn alert until midnight Friday.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Watch for incoming rain this holiday season.
The officer was transported to a local hospital as a precaution.
A former member of the Inland Empire-based His Way Spirit Led Assemblies is speaking out after several of the leaders of the religious group were charged with two murders on Monday.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Watch for incoming rain this holiday season.
Formerly homeless residents in Orange County could lose their subsidized housing as federal funding for rental assistance dries up.
The man is believed to be between 25 and 40 years old. His remains were found off the Santa Ana River Trail near Yorba Regional Park, deputies said.
A 39-year-old bible study leader and nonprofit organization founder was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a boy when he was between 12 and 13 years old, deputies said.
The Santa Ana Police Department arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly stabbing a person to death in a local drive-thru.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Watch for incoming rain this holiday season.
A former member of the Inland Empire-based His Way Spirit Led Assemblies is speaking out after several of the leaders of the religious group were charged with two murders on Monday.
A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Devore in San Bernardino County on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Police say that a man was stabbed in the shoulder outside of a Murrieta home on Monday night and that they were unable to locate the suspect.
An Ontario man was arrested last week for allegedly shooting at another driver during a road rage incident on the 10 Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
Military investigators found more than a dozen Navy SEALs had been in a group chat containing racist memes targeting a Black SEAL.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be leaving his role in January, he announced in a social media post on Wednesday.
Military investigators found more than a dozen Navy SEALs had been in a group chat containing racist memes targeting a Black SEAL.
President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
President Trump on Tuesday called for a "total and complete blockade" on all sanctioned oil tankers that enter or depart Venezuela, as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
President Trump is giving an address to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. Here's what to know and how to watch.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
The Angels inked relief pitchers Jordan Romano and Drew Pomeranz to one-year deals on Tuesday.
Lauren Betts had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Kiki Rice added 23 points to lead No. 4 UCLA to a 115-28 win over Cal Poly.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
Adam Fantilli scored with 1:28 left in overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4–3 win over the Anaheim Ducks, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has been placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Kings after taking a hit to the head during their loss in Dallas.
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Alex Biston, Michele Gile and Ross Palombo head to Orange County for this week's CHiPs For Kids drive.
Lauren Pozen takes a look at how family members of a person going through addiction struggles can also be affected by the battle.
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance on Wednesday, three days after he allegedly killed his parents, Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.
The Tournament of Roses is offering more than 1,000 free grandstand tickets to victims of the Eaton and Palisades fires for the upcoming Rose Parade.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
