Okafor The Win? Lakers Hopeful 2nd Pick In NBA Draft To Return Team To Greatness
If history is any guide, the Los Angeles Lakers are about to get a great with the second pick in the 2015 NBA Draft set to be held Thursday.
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If history is any guide, the Los Angeles Lakers are about to get a great with the second pick in the 2015 NBA Draft set to be held Thursday.
Arkansas PF Bobby Portis has been labeled as a possible draft sleeper, we got his thoughts on the draft process and where he sees his game fitting in the NBA.
UCSB isn't your typical college basketball powerhouse, but Alan Williams isn't your typical draft prospect either. Here's his story, as told by him.
Seven-footers are still highly coveted by NBA teams, but these players have historically been more prone to injury
With only a few days left until the NBA draft, in which the Los Angeles Lakers have drawn a second overall draft pick, the purple and gold are reportedly looking to acquire All-Star Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins.
Love it or hate it, the new logo for the Los Angeles Clippers was set Thursday to hit the streets of downtown Los Angeles.
Revived by a fresh-faced shooting superstar and a first-year coach who made them believe, the Golden State Warriors again reign supreme.
The Charlotte Hornets have traded guard Lance Stephenson to the Los Angeles Clippers for center Spencer Hawes and forward Matt Barnes.
The reigning MVP missed 18 of 23 shots, including an air ball with 4.4 seconds left in overtime that sent the Warriors to a 95-93 loss Sunday night that left the finals tied at a game apiece.
We're a little over 24 hours away from the NBA Finals getting underway pitting the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James against the "Splash Brothers" of Golden State.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Michael Jordan, his eminence, excellence, and the exemplar of modern basketball, is the unquestioned king. But can King James leave the game with just one more jewel in his crown?
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
We take a look at some of the top 2nd overall picks to be drafted into the NBA since 2005.
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Here's your break down of all of the great sports action from another busy Sunday in the sports world.
James Harden scored 31 points, Dwight Howard had 16 points and 15 rebounds and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 113-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, sending them to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 1997.
A new poll says that 34% of NBA fans think MJ could beat Lebron right now in one-on-one.
The Clippers were cruising with a 19-point lead in the third quarter, seemingly assured of earning the franchise's first berth in the conference finals. The Rockets scored nine straight to cut it to 13 heading into the fourth.
Aaron Rodgers won celebrity Jeopardy last night and Alex Trebek did his version of the discount double check on the show.
That leaves the Clippers, currently at 3-2, with two remaining games to snag a win and make it to the Conference finals.
The Los Angeles Clippers punished the Houston Rockets 128-95 on Sunday night to take a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Chris Paul returned from a hamstring injury to bolster the Clippers with 12 points and seven assists after he missed the first two games of the series.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Friday for directing inappropriate language at a courtside fan who turned out to be Houston star James Harden's mother.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has been suspended by the NFL for the last two games of the regular season for an unnecessary roughness penalty in a 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Ventura County prosecutors charged a 32-year-old man with threatening to kill deputies, his parents and calling in a bomb hoax at a local business.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
SkyCal flew over the scene where several people could be seen dressed in hazmat protective gear.
Ventura County prosecutors charged a 32-year-old man with threatening to kill deputies, his parents and calling in a bomb hoax at a local business.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
SkyCal flew over the scene where several people could be seen dressed in hazmat protective gear.
The six-time Emmy Award-winner has had a hand in countless animated greats over the decades, from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" to several of the Peanuts specials, including 'You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown," and directing all 12 of the Garfield specials.
Amapola Market is known across Southern California for its high-quality masa, which is the dough used to make tamales.
Ventura County prosecutors charged a 32-year-old man with threatening to kill deputies, his parents and calling in a bomb hoax at a local business.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
SkyCal flew over the scene where several people could be seen dressed in hazmat protective gear.
The six-time Emmy Award-winner has had a hand in countless animated greats over the decades, from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" to several of the Peanuts specials, including 'You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown," and directing all 12 of the Garfield specials.
Amapola Market is known across Southern California for its high-quality masa, which is the dough used to make tamales.
Police say that the shooting stemmed from a fight at a party on Friday night.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Brea police arrested school board member Christopher Becerra for allegedly sending sexual messages to a minor.
Firefighters said that two of the residence's five occupants were found dead after they extinguished the fire. "Multiple household pets" also died in the blaze, according to Murrieta Fire & Rescue.
The burglar stole the restaurant's safe and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
Southern California air quality regulators extended a no-burn alert for much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Police identified the suspect as a 38-year-old homeless man.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Alert for rainy weather this holiday season.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"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.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
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.
Jason Robertson had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 8-3 for their third straight win.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has been suspended by the NFL for the last two games of the regular season for an unnecessary roughness penalty in a 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Freshman Jazzy Davidson scored a go-ahead layup with 4:05 to play and finished with a season-best 24 points, leading No. 19 USC past California 61-57 in the 2025 Invisalign Bay Area Women's Classic.
Gabe Dynes had 16 points and Ezra Ausar, Chad Baker-Mazara and Jacob Cofie all reached double figures as USC rolled to a 102-63 victory over Division III member UC Santa Barbara.
Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and the Los Angeles Chargers closed in on a playoff spot with a 34-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity.
Ilia Malinin is doing unbelievable jumps on the ice & the American figure skater is the heavy favorite heading into his first Winter Olympics in Italy. They call him the Quad God and he landed seven of those incredible jumps in the Grand Prix Finals in Japan earlier in December. CBS LA's Jill Painter Lopez caught up with the 2-Time World Champ while training at Great Park Ice in Irvine...
By the weekend, rainfall totals could range between 4 to 8 inches across coastal and valley areas and between 8 to 12 inches across the foothills and mountains, the NWS says. Tina Patel, Luzdelia Caballero, Mike Rogers and Evelyn Taft report.
Kara Heller, Traveling Tarts founder, talks about her baking instructional business.
Chef Byron Puck from Spago demonstrates how to make some holiday cocktails and mocktails.
Chef Byron Puck from Spago demonstrates how to make some holiday cocktails and mocktails.
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.
