Lakers Will Be Patient With Kobe's Return
Although the Los Angeles Lakers are still uncertain when Kobe Bryant will be on the court this season, general manager Mitch Kupchak isn't pushing for an answer.
Although the Los Angeles Lakers are still uncertain when Kobe Bryant will be on the court this season, general manager Mitch Kupchak isn't pushing for an answer.
Will Kobe Bryant be in the purple and gold next season?
Kobe Bryant isn't sure he'll be ready to play when the Los Angeles Lakers open the season on Oct. 29, although he remains ahead of schedule in rehabbing his surgically repaired Achilles' tendon.
Wednesday night, Kobe Bryant used his influence with owner Magic Johnson to nab dugout seats, and talked to CBS2/KCAL9 Jim Hill on how his achilles rehab is coming.
Two NBA championship rings that Kobe Bryant gave to his parents each sold for more than $100,000 at an auction that supported one of his charities.
Now that Dwight Howard is out of the picture, the Lakers could have money and roster space to play with following next season.
In another move, the Lakers signed free agent Nick Young, who starred at Southern California during his college career. The 6-foot-7 guard-forward averaged 10.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 59 games for Philadelphia last season.
Kobe Bryant is working hard to get back on the court and not wasting any time thinking about Dwight Howard.
Kobe Bryant was in Santa Barbara Wednesday at his annual youth camp and was asked why he thought Howard ultimately decided not to return to Los Angeles.
All-Star free agent Dwight Howard has begun meeting with potential suitor teams, and may announce a decision on his future within the week.
ESPN reports that Dwight Howard is "unlikely" to re-sign with the Lakers and that the Rockets and Mavericks are the new favorite to land the free agent superstar next month.
Laker forward Pau Gasol hosted a pep rally with local kids at the Los Angeles Boys and Girls club to help launch his new Gasol Foundation dedicated to empowering young people to live healthier lives. Pau encouraged kids to spend their summer engaging in healthy activities, while his brother Marc Gasol of the Grizzlies, held a similar event in Memphis. Each brother's team will compete against each other, and at the end of the summer the losing coach will have to shave his beard.
The Heat's Game 7 win over the San Antonio Spurs drew the second-most viewers for the NBA Finals on ABC since the network took over the series in 2003.
The two top free agents of all of the NBA Clippers' Chris Paul and Lakers' Dwight Howard may want to play together next season, according to an ESPN report.
While Dwight Howard continues to ponder his NBA future, Kobe Bryant continues his rehab from his tear on left Achilles on April 12.
LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.
Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.
Even after an underachieving season by the Los Angeles Lakers marred by injuries and in-fighting, Kobe Bryant is still one of the highest-earning athletes in all of sports.
A temporary restraining order, blocking Kobe Bryant's mother from auctioning some of the Laker star's memorabilia, has been kept in place by a federal judge.
Dwight Howard's unrestricted free agency, coach Mike D'Antoni's job status, Pau Gasol's tenuous future, Metta World Peace's amnesty possibilities and the injury comebacks of Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash are only the biggest issues facing the Lakers as they decide whether to try this grand experiment again.
Tony Parker scored 23 points, and the San Antonio Spurs completed their first-round sweep of the injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers with a 103-82 victory in Game 4 on Sunday night.
Tim Duncan had 26 points and nine rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of first-round playoff elimination with a 120-89 victory in Game 3 on Friday night, the worst home playoff loss in franchise history.
The San Antonio Spurs won't be facing Kobe Bryant when they begin their playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The sports world, even over here in Los Angeles, took part in expressing condolences and prayers, in the face of tragedy, through social media.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
In court filings recommending their resentencing, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office described the conduct of the Menendez brothers as "exceptional" in the more than 30 years they have served behind bars for murdering their parents.
The 2024 World Series should be another classic, just like every other time the Yankees and Dodgers have met in the fall classic. It's the longest and richest World Series rivalry.
Los Angeles is bracing for what could be a traffic nightmare as the World Series kicks off at Dodger Stadium, just one of many sporting and entertainment events in the city Friday night. Here's where to expect the worst jams.
For the duration of the 2024 World Series, a No. 34 patch will be worn on all Dodgers' jerseys, commemorating Valenzuela's jersey number.
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will take the field Friday in the 2024 MLB World Series.
In court filings recommending their resentencing, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office described the conduct of the Menendez brothers as "exceptional" in the more than 30 years they have served behind bars for murdering their parents.
Los Angeles is bracing for what could be a traffic nightmare as the World Series kicks off at Dodger Stadium, just one of many sporting and entertainment events in the city Friday night. Here's where to expect the worst jams.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
The 2024 World Series should be another classic, just like every other time the Yankees and Dodgers have met in the fall classic. It's the longest and richest World Series rivalry.
In court filings recommending their resentencing, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office described the conduct of the Menendez brothers as "exceptional" in the more than 30 years they have served behind bars for murdering their parents.
Los Angeles is bracing for what could be a traffic nightmare as the World Series kicks off at Dodger Stadium, just one of many sporting and entertainment events in the city Friday night. Here's where to expect the worst jams.
For the duration of the 2024 World Series, a No. 34 patch will be worn on all Dodgers' jerseys, commemorating Valenzuela's jersey number.
Several individuals "who heroically attempted to dig the victim's body from underneath a vehicle stuck in the sand" are sought by the SMPD.
The man charged with severely beating a valet at Barney's Beanery in West Hollywood pleaded not guilty to several felonies including attempted murder on Thursday.
The 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The discovery was made behind a single-family home in the 1900 block of Maple Avenue.
Andrew Do will vacate his seat under a plea bargain with federal and local prosecutors.
A bank robber who opened fire on a teller at a Chase bank in Lake Forest and took off with $31,000 is still at large two days after the heist, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
As Santa Ana winds sweep through parts of the region, parts of Southern California have been placed under an advisory warning of windblown dust and ash hurting air quality conditions.
An Ontario neighborhood staple is set for a major change in the near future, after city leaders okayed a plan that would replace a longtime church with a condominium development.
A former counselor at a Riverside County school pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges for being in possession of child pornography and producing it via secret recordings in court on Wednesday.
The California State University system announced its new pilot program to offer direct admission to thousands of students in Riverside County.
A California man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for abusing foster children he was assigned to care for in his home, including some who had been previously tortured by their parents.
A brush fire threatened structures in Riverside County's Jurupa Valley Friday amid a red flag warning due to increased wildfire risks in the area.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
The 2024 World Series should be another classic, just like every other time the Yankees and Dodgers have met in the fall classic. It's the longest and richest World Series rivalry.
Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk has been charged in a murder-for-hire plot and is now in custody. The FBI said he was arrested Thursday night in South Florida as he attempted to flee the country.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The "Rosies" were women recruited by U.S. defense manufacturers during WWII to help build tanks, ships and planes.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Registered voters in California will be weighing in 10 statewide propositions and will select their next U.S. senator in the 2024 election.
In the continued fallout surrounding Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado's anti-police comment during a public forum at Cal State LA last week, it has now been revealed that the person who prompted her response actually works for Kevin de León, whom she's running against for District 14.
A journalism trade publication is reporting that the editorials editor of the Los Angeles Times has resigned.
Student loan payments for people enrolled in the Biden administration's SAVE plan will remain on hold for at least six more months.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
The 2024 World Series should be another classic, just like every other time the Yankees and Dodgers have met in the fall classic. It's the longest and richest World Series rivalry.
With Friday's highly-anticipated matchup between two of MLB's most iconic franchises going head-to-head in the World Series, we take a look at how the Dodgers have fared in the past.
Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Bradley Beal added 24 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Clippers 116-113 in overtime Wednesday night, spoiling Los Angeles' Intuit Dome debut in the opener for both teams.
While the community members say they were aggressively targeted by deputies while celebrating the Dodgers' World Series berth, the department says that they were prioritizing public safety.
Tomas Hertl had two goals and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-1.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is holding a Thursday afternoon news conference to announce his decision regarding the potential resentencing of the Menendez brothers.
A$AP Rocky is set to go to trial in January on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented and hilarious relatives.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
World-renowned gymnast Simone Biles was honored at the Friends of the Children gala in Santa Monica Thursday night.
The LA Tourism Board talks about the team's impact on the city.
Actor David Lim stops by KCAL to talk about SWAT's Season 8 premiere.
After more than three decades, the Menenedez brothers have a potential path to freedom after Los Angeles County DA George Gascon asked a judge for a resentencing in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez. Criminal defense attorney Rachel Fiset discusses what is next.
Radio host Big Boy is a well-known Dodgers super fan and he shared his excitement ahead of the World Series with Rudabeh Shahbazi and Kalyna Astrinos.
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
Desert Daze is a music festival that's brought together acts like Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Toro y Moi and Wu-Tang Clan since starting in 2012. It's been held in Lake Perris in Riverside County, where festival-goers can jump in the water amid live performances. In 2024, it was canceled for the second year in a row. And it's not clear when the SoCal psych-rock fest will be back.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.