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Like Achilles in the Trojan War, Kobe has fallen, will the Lakers recover?
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 17 April 2013
The pop may have only been felt by Kobe Bryant, but every Laker fan has felt the aftermath. It is a future of uncertainty. A future that may not include one of the greatest players ever. Photo ... read more >>

Facebook message from Kobe Bryant
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 17 April 2013
Photo by Jeff Lewis This is such BS! All the training and sacrifice just flew out the window with one step that I've done millions of times! The frustration is unbearable. The anger is rage. Why ... read more >>

Clipper Nation rules Los Angeles!
Written by Robert Gillard, Sentinel Sports Writer 12 April 2013
For this season the Clippers have been better than the Lakers across the board, and with All-Star point guard Chris Paul, they may finally have the best player in Los Angeles. Photo by Ken Brooks For ... read more >>

College Basketball: Cinderellas in the Sweet 16; UCLA fires Howland; Gonzaga gets respect but comes up short
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 25 March 2013
Not even the No. 2 recruiting class in the nation, that featured Shabazz Muhammad (left), could save Ben Howland's coaching job. Photo by The Associated Press By Jason Lewis Sentinel Sports ... read more >>

Western Conference playoff races are heating up
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 20 March 2013
Blake Griffin had the Clippers in a good position at the top of the Western Conference, and the Jazz also had good footing in the playoffs. But both teams have struggled as of late and dropped in the ... read more >>

March Madness could be make or break for UCLA’s Howland
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 20 March 2013
An early exit will more than likely be the last straw for UCLA’s head coach. By Jason Lewis Sentinel Sports Editor jasonl@lasentinel.net It’s that time of the year that college basketball ... read more >>

Can anybody stop the Heat?
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 20 March 2013
Dwyane Wade is healthy and playing like a super star. Add LeBron James playing at a MVP type level and Chris Bosh contributing in his role, and the Heat are nearly unbeatable. Photo by Jeff Lewis By ... read more >>

Lakers dodged a bullet with Bynum
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 20 March 2013
The 76ers planned to build their team around center Andrew Bynum, but he may never play a game for them. By Jason Lewis Sentinel Sports Editor jasonl@lasentinel.net The Lakers held on ... read more >>

Around the NBA- Kobe Bryant drives the Lakers towards the playoffs; Clippers struggle against top teams; Derrick Rose still sits out
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 15 March 2013
Kobe Bryant has been a one man wrecking crew, as he has been driving the lane at will like his younger days. Photo by Jeff Lewis By Jason Lewis Sentinel Sports Editor jasonl@lasentinel.net Kobe ... read more >>

After UCLA routes USC 75-59, they position themselves for tournaments
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 27 February 2013
UCLA's defense was one key to their victory over USC, as Jordan Adams (above) and his teammates held USC to just 35.3 percent shooting. Photo by William "Jaye" Johnson UCLA freshman Shabazz ... read more >>

Lakers Jerry Buss (1933-2013): Greatest U.S. Sports Team Owner Ever!
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 21 February 2013
It must have been awesome to be Jerry Buss. The guy simply won, big time, in every aspect of life. Photo by the Associated Press Jerry Buss was a well known playboy, and the good times kept ... read more >>

For Clippers fans this season is fantastic!
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 21 February 2013
Right now in Los Angeles it is all about the Clippers, as Blake Griffin and other young players are running their opponents off of the court. Photo by Jason Lewis Chris Paul (right) was supposed ... read more >>

D-Fenders are the best ticket in town
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 30 January 2013
The D-Fenders play at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, on the Lakers practice court. Guard Courtney Fortson is one of their players who is on the verge of being called up to the NBA. Photo ... read more >>

Investor seeking to buy Kings
Written by TIM BOOTH Associated Press 11 January 2013
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson speaks during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. People with knowledge of the situation said that investor Chris Hansen has contacted ... read more >>

Clippers are the City Champs!
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 09 January 2013
Point guard Chris Paul (right) has been unstoppable for the Clippers, as the Lakers could not find anybody to guard him. Photo by Jason Lewis Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant ... read more >>

D-Fenders games will be televised on Time Warner Cable Sportsnet
Written by Sentinel News Service 26 December 2012
The D-Fenders play their home games at the Toyota Sports Center, the official training facility of the Los Angeles Lakers. For ticketing information, visit their website at http://www.nba.com/dleague/losangeles/. ... read more >>

Clippers continue to contend
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor) 19 December 2012
Defense wins championships, and the Clippers are playing tough on that side of the court. They are 4th in the league in scoring defense, and they are 1st in forced turnovers. Photo by Leon Bennett ... read more >>

UCLA Basketball Takes a Step Forward
Written by Steve Finley Sentinel Contributing Sports Writer 19 December 2012
A 6-9 point guard playing in Los Angeles will naturally be compared to Magic Johnson. But UCLA’s Kyle Anderson knows that he is a long way away from that level of greatness. AP Photo/David ... read more >>

The Lakers have fallen… Can they get back up?
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 12 December 2012
The Lakers were supposed to be championship contenders, but they have hit the skids over the first month and an half of the season. Photo by Jeff Lewis By Jason Lewis Sentinel Sports Editor jasonl@lasentinel.net If ... read more >>

Facebook comments on Mike Brown being fired
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 November 2012
Mike Brown only lasted one season and five games. Out of the last 10 games that counted, he led the Lakers to a 2-10 record, which led to his firing. Photo by Jeff Lewis Donald Williams Never ... read more >>

Could be Lakers and Clippers in Western Conference Finals
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net 31 October 2012
If Blake Griffin can take the step from All-Star to superstar, the Clippers will be contenders in the West this year. Photo by Jason Lewis With the Thunder trading Harden away, the Lakers and ... read more >>

Around the NBA: Lakers more interesting off the court; Clippers guards return; Harden still with no contract; Garnett still upset with Allen
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net 20 October 2012
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is just letting former Lakers point guard Smush Parker that he cost him a MVP award. Photo by Jeff Lewis Lakers more interesting off the court than on it Forget about ... read more >>

Lakers kick off preseason with a lot of attention
Written by Jason Lewis (Sentinel Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net 10 October 2012
With their offseason additions, the Lakers are attracting a ton of attention. Well, they are the Lakers, so they always attract attention. Photo by Leon Bennett Usually nobody pays attention ... read more >>

USA Basketball considering age limit for 2016 Olympics
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 15 August 2012
Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant helped the USA men’s basketball team win the gold medal. But if NBA Commissioner David Stern has his way, none of them will be eligible ... read more >>

The Lakers trade for No. 17
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor, jasonl@lasentinel.net) 11 August 2012
The Lakers are now on the verge of their 17th title. Andrew Bynum (17) served his purpose. He developed into a good enough player to be traded for Dwight Howard (12), who can help the Lakers catch ... read more >>

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