Lakers are unlikely to make a major trade this season


Anything can happen before the Feb. 18 deadline, but the team probably doesn't want to spend the big bucks on top of an already huge payroll.

Two seasons ago, with a massive expiring contract of $9.1 million and a charming penchant for fumbling entry passes, Brown was the Lakers' ticket to success when the Memphis Grizzlies, dying to cut costs, gladly took Brown, six weekday passes to Knott's Berry Farm and a two-night stay at the Buena Park Good Nite Inn in exchange for Pau Gasol.

 Lakers, Pau Gasol agree on contract extension; Kobe Bryant next?

Mike_Bresnahan

Reporting from New York - Lakers forward Pau Gasol has agreed in principle to an extension that would keep him under contract through 2013-14, and Kobe Bryant has had ever-improving discussions on a contract extension that would keep him with the Lakers for the same period.

 Contract extension for Lakers' Kobe Bryant is in holding pattern


Kobe Bryant has not signed a contract extension. In fact, it might not happen at all this season.

 Jordan Farmar, Adam Morrison aren't offered extensions by Lakers


Mike Bresnahan

Jordan Farmar now has extra motivation, should he need it. So does Adam Morrison.

 Five Lakers face uncertain futures
It was a prevalent theme last season, Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza facing an uncertain future with the Lakers while in the last year of their contracts.

 Lamar Odom Injury Update
Quick word from Lamar Odom after Friday's 97-92 win over the Kings in Las Vegas. LO limped to the locker room at the end of the first half after getting kicked in the right shin, possibly by Sacramento's Jon Brockman, who was locked in a scrum on the floor with Ron Artest. Josh Powell started the second half, and when Odom tried to enter the game he quickly had to check out, clearly in pain.

 Oddsmakers see Lakers as NBA favorites, with or without Lamar Odom
Lance Pugmire

No reason to panic, Lakers fans.

Whether free agent Lamar Odom stays in Los Angeles or leaves for the Miami Heat, Las Vegas bookmakers said Monday they don't anticipate anything that would drop the Lakers from their perch as preseason favorites to win the NBA championship -- again.

 Artest says he's signing with Lakers
Ken Berger

Shaq can have LeBron. Ron Artest says he'll take Kobe.

Artest, whose versatility and toughness have made him one of the most coveted and combustible players in the NBA, told CBSSports.com Thursday that he's signing with the Lakers.

 Kobe Likely to resign with the Lakers
The LA times is reporting that Kobe Bryant will be back, which means Phil Jackson should be back, which could mean another dynastic run for the Lakers.

 Kobe and Jackson likely to return to the Lakers next season
The LA times is reporting that it is looking good for both Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson to return to the Lakers next season.

 Lakers looking at Smith or Gooden?

 Lakers interested in Horry or Moore?

 Shaq back to LA

 Kobe Scores 61 Points ... WOW

 Odom Unlikely to be moved