2010–11 Los Angeles Lakers season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 March 2012 Los Angeles Lakers 2011 yes 57 25 Pacific 1 2 Phil Jackson Mitch Kupchak Jerry Buss Staples Center Conference Semifinals(lost to Mavericks 0–4) LAL Home: FS West HD Away: KCAL 9 HD 710 ESPN The 2010–11 Los Angeles Lakers season was the 63rd season of the franchise, 62nd in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 51st in Los Angeles. As both the three-time defending Western Conference Champions and the two-time defending NBA Champions, the Lakers attempted their third "three-peat" in franchise history (1952–54) and (2000–02), but were swept by the eventual champion Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semi-finals. The Lakers marked the end of an era for head coach Phil Jackson, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March 2011. He proceeded to announce his retirement as head coach after the playoffs. The Lakers once again sold out all 41 home games for the season at Staples Center. The Lakers clinched the Pacific Division for the 32nd time in franchise history. Despite winning as many games as the previous season, they did not win the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs, finishing the regular season four games behind the San Antonio Spurs. Kobe Bryant finished in fourth place in MVP voting.https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_2011.html 2010-11 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference.com December 23, 2021 Lamar Odom became the first player in Lakers history to be named NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Despite Bryant spraining his left ankle in a game against the Mavericks on March 12, he aggravated the injury in Game 4 against the Hornets in the first round of the playoffs and still finished the series and played in the semi-finals despite the injury.Dave McMenamin https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6457673 Kobe Bryant (ankle) still limping ESPN April 30, 2011 November 23, 2021Dave McMenamin https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6427455 Kobe Bryant refuses tests on ankle ESPN April 25, 2011 November 23, 2021 In May, right after the playoffs, Bryant underwent a procedure on his right knee in Germany called platelet-rich plasma therapy.Bresnahan Mike Turner Broderick https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2011-jun-30-la-sp-kobe-bryant-knee-20110701-story.html Kobe Bryant undergoes a different kind of knee procedure Los Angeles Times June 30, 2011 November 23, 2021https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6727315 Source: Kobe Bryant tries new therapy ESPN June 30, 2011 November 23, 2021 Following the season, Odom was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Key dates June 24 – The 2010 NBA draft was held in New York City. July 1 – The free agency period begun. October 26 – The Lakers' regular season began with a home game versus the Houston Rockets. The previous year's players received their championship rings and the team raised their 16th championship banner into the Staples Center rafters. February 20 – The 2011 NBA All-Star Game takes place in Los Angeles. February 24 – NBA trade deadline. March 20 – The Lakers clinched the Pacific Division title, clinching a playoff spot and at least the fourth seed in the playoffs.https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20110320_POR@LAL Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Live Score and Stats - March 20, 2011 Gametracker April 14 – The Lakers finished the regular season with a win against the Sacramento Kings, clinching the 2nd seed in the Western Conference playoffs in the process. May 8 – The Lakers were swept by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the Playoffs, ending the hopes of a three-peat. Offseason Free agency Entering the offseason, Derek Fisher, Adam Morrison, D. J. Mbenga and Josh Powell were all unrestricted free agents.https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers-20100630,0,7236443,full.story https://web.archive.org/web/20100728120316/http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers-20100630,0,7236443,full.story dead July 28, 2010 Lakers Have Some Decisions to Make Mike Bresnahan and Broderick Turner June 29, 2010 Los Angeles Times Jordan Farmar was a restricted free agent, but the Lakers didn't extend a qualifying offer to him, also making him an unrestricted free agent.https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5345898 NBA Free Agents: Lakers have issues; Jackson keeps timetable – ESPN Los Angeles ESPN July 1, 2010 March 12, 2011 Shannon Brown exercised the player option on his contract and opted out of the remaining year of his contract that would have paid him $2.15 million. Fisher was the Lakers' main priority to re-sign in the offseason, but there was disagreement over the amount of the contract's worth, with both sides arguing between 2.5 and 5 million dollars per season. Fisher eventually agreed to a three-year contract worth $10.5 million with a player option on the final year.https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5379991 2010 NBA free agents: Los Angeles Lakers make it official, bring guard Derek Fisher back – ESPN Los Angeles ESPN July 15, 2010 March 12, 2011 On July 2, the Lakers agreed to terms with Los Angeles Clippers free agent Steve Blake on a four-year contract worth $16 million using most of the team's mid-level exception.https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5350972 Mitch Kupchak feeling good about direction of Los Angeles Lakers – ESPN Los Angeles ESPN July 3, 2010 March 12, 2011 The Lakers officially signed Blake to a four-year contract on July 8. On July 22, the Lakers signed free agent forward Matt Barnes to a two-year deal worth $3.6 million (with a player option on the second year) and center Theo Ratliff to a one-year deal worth $1.35 million.http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2010/07/lakers-reload-by-adding-matt-barnes-theo-ratliff/ Lakers Reload By Adding Matt Barnes, Theo Ratliff Slam Online July 23, 2010 March 12, 2011 On August 5, Shannon Brown's agent announced that the Lakers will resign Brown to a two-year deal worth $4.6 million.http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/13710188/kobe-backup-brown-agrees-to-resign-with-lakers Kobe backup Brown agrees to re-sign with Lakers – NBA – CBSSports.com Basketball Cbssports.com August 5, 2010 March 12, 2011 October 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121014001337/http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/13710188/kobe-backup-brown-agrees-to-resign-with-lakers dead Brown turned down more lucrative offers from the Knicks and Hornets and has a player option on his second year.https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5440224&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines Agent: Shannon Brown will return to Los Angeles Lakers – ESPN Los Angeles ESPN August 11, 2010 March 12, 2011 Backup point guard Jordan Farmar left the Lakers, indicating his desire to be a starter and signed with the New Jersey Nets. Backup power forward Josh Powell left the team and signed with the Atlanta Hawks. D. J. Mbenga and Adam Morrison signed with the New Orleans Hornets and Washington Wizards, respectively. The Lakers also signed both of their second-round draft picks Devin Ebanks (on August 13) and Derrick Caracter (on August 14) to non-guaranteed two-year deals.http://lakers.ocregister.com/2010/08/12/lakers-sign-ebanks-to-rookie-deal/40253/ Lakers sign Ebanks, Caracter Orange County Register March 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110725131848/http://lakers.ocregister.com/2010/08/12/lakers-sign-ebanks-to-rookie-deal/40253/ July 25, 2011 dead mdy-all http://cbs5.com/wireapsportsca/Ryan.Ludwick.Juan.2.1859941.htmlMarch 2011 Ebanks earned the minimum rookie salary of $473,604. As he would stay with the Lakers, his second year salary was $736,420. Caracter agreed to a two-year, $1.1 million deal that was partially guaranteed. Caracter earned $473,604 that season. On April 13 the Lakers signed Trey Johnson due to injuries on the roster. Head coach Phil Jackson also agreed to a one-year deal after considering retiring. After Jackson's deal, the Lakers were able to quickly reach agreements with the rest of the coaching staff. Longtime assistants Brian Shaw, Frank Hamblen and Jim Cleamons are returning and special assistant Chuck Person has officially been added to the staff.https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5432629&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines Source: Phil Jackson signs new contract with Los Angeles Lakers – ESPN Los Angeles ESPN August 2, 2010 March 12, 2011 In September, the Lakers signed Drew Naymick, Anthony Roberson, Trey Johnson, and Russell Hicks to the training camp squad, bringing their total number of players to 18.http://www.freep.com/article/20100924/BLOG05/100924096/1437/Drew-Naymick-Anthony-Roberson-among-four-signed-by-Lakers https://web.archive.org/web/20101006141153/http://www.freep.com/article/20100924/BLOG05/100924096/1437/Drew-Naymick-Anthony-Roberson-among-four-signed-by-Lakers October 6, 2010 By the start of the season, the Lakers can have at the most 15 players. The Lakers eventually released all four players in October, bring their roster to 14 players.https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/101021waivejohnsonnaymick.html LAKERS: Lakers Waive Trey Johnson and Andrew Naymick NBA October 21, 2010 March 12, 2011 Draft picks 2010 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College/Team 2 43 Devin Ebanks SF United States West Virginia 2 58 Derrick Caracter PF United States UTEP Roster Los Angeles Lakers 2010–11 15 Ron Artest SF 6 7 260 1979-11-13 St. John's 9 Matt Barnes SF 6 7 226 1980-03-09 UCLA 5 Steve Blake PG 6 3 172 1980-02-26 Maryland 12 Shannon Brown SG 6 4 210 1985-11-29 Michigan State 24 Kobe Bryant SG 6 6 205 1978-08-23 Lower Merion HS (PA) 17 Andrew Bynum C 7 0 285 1987-10-27 St. Joseph HS (NJ) 45 Derrick Caracter C 6 9 275 1988-05-04 UTEP 3 Devin Ebanks SG 6 9 215 1989-10-28 West Virginia 2 Derek Fisher PG 6 1 210 1974-08-09 Arkansas-Little Rock 16 Pau Gasol PF 7 0 250 1980-07-06 Spain 10 Trey Johnson SG 6 5 215 1984-08-30 Jackson State 7 Lamar Odom PF 6 10 230 1979-11-06 Rhode Island 50 Theo Ratliff C 6 10 235 1973-04-17 Wyoming 1 Joe Smith basketball PF 6 10 225 1975-07-26 Maryland 4 Luke Walton SF 6 8 235 1980-03-28 Arizona Phil Jackson Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jim Cleamons Frank Hamblen Craig Hodges Chuck Person Brian Shaw https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAL/2011.html April 13, 2011 Season summary thumb|right|Ron Artest and Derrick Caracter. The Lakers started the season at home versus the Houston Rockets. Last year's players and staff received their 2010 NBA Championship rings and the Lakers raised their 16th championship banner in the Staples Center rafters. With Andrew Bynum missing the season opener, Pau Gasol moved from starting power forward to center and Lamar Odom moved from backup forward to starting power forward. The starting lineup to begin the season was:http://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20101026_HOU@LAL/kobe-scores-27-as-lakers-hang-on-to-top-rockets Kobe scores 27 as Lakers hang on to top Rockets – NBA CBSSports.com October 27, 2010 March 12, 2011 October 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121014165228/http://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20101026_HOU@LAL/kobe-scores-27-as-lakers-hang-on-to-top-rockets dead C – Andrew Bynum PF – Pau Gasol SF – Ron Artest SG – Kobe Bryant PG – Derek Fisher The Lakers started by winning their first four games while leading the NBA in scoring (113.8), 3-point shooting (46.8%) and offensive rebounds.http://www.foxsportswest.com/11/05/10/Lakers-offense-in-high-gear/landing_lakers.html?blockID=346311&feedID=3687 Lakers offense in high gear Foxsportswest.com March 12, 2011 They would go on to win their first eight games before losing back to back games in November. During their first 14 games, notable performances have included Kobe Bryant recording a triple double in a November 3 win against the Sacramento Kings.http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/40001300/ns/sports-nba/ Kobe's triple-double leads Lakers over Kings – NBA- NBC Sports Nbcsports.msnbc.com November 4, 2010 March 12, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121010074224/http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/40001300/ns/sports-nba/ October 10, 2012 Matt Barnes and Pau Gasol became the only players besides Charles Barkley to record 20 points, five rebounds and five assists without missing on at least five shots from the field and the free throw line.https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20101121_GS@LAL Gasol makes all shots, helps Lakers drub Warriors – NBA CBSSports.com November 22, 2010 March 12, 2011 They accomplished this feat two days apart on November 19 and 21, respectively, winning both games. Several reasons have been given for the Lakers' early success including improved play by Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol and a better bench.http://www.foxsportswest.com/11/22/10/-Gasol-makes-history-at-center-of-Lakers/landing_lakers.html?blockID=358091&feedID=3707 Gasol makes history at center of Lakers' offense Foxsportswest.com March 12, 2011https://www.espn.com/nba/dailydime/_/page/dime-101122/daily-dime Daily Dime ESPN November 22, 2010 March 12, 2011 The Lakers also have a light schedule during the early part of the season, playing most games at home while only three of the first 14 teams they've played have had winning records. This has also allowed Bryant to play a reduced role and stay fresher. The Lakers managed to jump out to a 13–2 start before losing their final three games of November. The Lakers extended their losing streak to four before beating the Sacramento Kings 113–80 on December 3. The Lakers started a seven-game December road trip by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 87–86 after Derek Fisher made the game winning layup as time expired. During the road trip they visited President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. for the second time in 2010.https://www.nba.com/lakers/photogallery/1011lakersmeetobama.html_1.html LAKERS: 2010–11 Lakers Meet President Obama NBA March 12, 2011 Bynum played his first game of the season coming off the bench against the Washington Wizards on December 14 after missing the first 24 games of the season.Kobe ignites key run, L.A. tops undermanned Wiz https://web.archive.org/web/20121015005102/http://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20101214_LAL@WAS/lakers-roll-past-undermanned-wizards October 15, 2012 , CBSSports.com. December 14, 2010 On December 15, the Lakers were involved in a three-way trade that sent Sasha Vujačić and a protected (No.1-No.18) 2011 first round draft pick to the New Jersey Nets in return for Joe Smith and the Nets' second round picks they acquired from the Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls, respectively.https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/101215lakersacquirejoesmith.html Lakers: Lakers Acquire Joe Smith In Three-Team Trade NBA December 15, 2010 March 12, 2011 The Lakers will also receive the draft rights to Sergei Lishouk from the Houston Rockets, as well as a trade exception. The Lakers finished their road trip 6–1, before losing at home 98–79 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Their next game was on Christmas Day against the Miami Heat, a home game they lost by 16 points. In their next game they fell to the San Antonio Spurs losing 97–82 marking their third straight loss, with all three losses by 15 or more points. The next day the Lakers bounced back with a 103–88 road win against the New Orleans Hornets behind Lamar Odom's 24 points. On January 7 against the New Orleans Hornets, Matt Barnes tore the lateral meniscus on his right knee and is expected to be out for eight weeks.Miller Mark J. https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Lakers-Barnes-out-eight-weeks-with-knee-injury?urn=nba-305429 Lakers' Barnes out eight weeks with knee injury – Scoop Du Jour – NBA – Yahoo! Sports Sports.yahoo.com January 10, 2011 March 12, 2011 On January 11, the Lakers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers by 55 points, the third largest margin of victory in franchise history.http://www.nba.com/games/20110111/CLELAL/gameinfo.html The Game Happens Here NBA March 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110113135300/http://www.nba.com/games/20110111/CLELAL/gameinfo.html January 13, 2011 dead This was part of a seven-game winning streak that was snapped in a "road" game versus the Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers final seven games before the All-Star Game were on the road while the Grammys were taking place at Staples Center. They started off winning their first four games before losing their final three.https://www.ocregister.com/sports/lakers-288674-team-points.html Lakers hit bottom with loss to Cavaliers The Orange County Register March 12, 2011 In Boston on February 10, Bryant scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half as the Lakers rallied from an early 15-point deficit for a 92–86 win over the Celtics.Kobe Bryant has big second half to help Lakers rally by Celtics February 10, 2011 ESPN http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310210002 https://web.archive.org/web/20110213061149/http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310210002 February 13, 2011 dead mdy It was the Lakers first victory of the season against one of the league's top four teams, as they entered the game 0–5 in previous matchups and had been outscored by an average of 11 points.Plaschke Bill Bill Plaschke Lakers win is something to yell about February 11, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-plaschke-20110211,0,2972210.column https://web.archive.org/web/20110217100806/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-plaschke-20110211,0,2972210.column February 17, 2011 live mdy-all February 21, 2011 The Lakers finished the trip with a 104–99 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Lakers entered the All-Star break on a three-game losing streak and the league's sixth best record.Medina Mark The Lakers end seven-game trip on worst note with 104–99 loss to Cleveland Cavaliers February 16, 2011 Los Angeles Times http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/02/the-lakers-end-seven-game-trip-on-worst-note-with-104-99-loss-to-cleveland-cavaliers.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110219145814/http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/02/the-lakers-end-seven-game-trip-on-worst-note-with-104-99-loss-to-cleveland-cavaliers.html February 19, 2011 live mdy Kamenetzky Brian Rock Bottom: Where do the Lakers go from here? February 16, 2011 ESPNLosAngeles.com https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/post/_/id/16209/rock-bottom-where-do-the-lakers-go-from-here https://web.archive.org/web/20110219062001/http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/post/_/id/16209/rock-bottom-where-do-the-lakers-go-from-here February 19, 2011 live mdy Turner Broderick Lakers are stunned by Cavaliers, 104–99 February 16, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-cavaliers-20110217,0,3763151.story https://web.archive.org/web/20110218120630/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-cavaliers-20110217,0,3763151.story February 18, 2011 live mdy-all February 21, 2011 The Cavaliers entered the game having lost 37 of its previous 39 games including an NBA record 26 consecutive losses and the earlier 112–57 loss to the Lakers.Bresnahan Mike Lakers try to end slump against lowly Cavaliers February 15, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-fyi-20110216,0,4440437.story https://web.archive.org/web/20110217055825/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-fyi-20110216,0,4440437.story February 17, 2011 live mdy-all February 21, 2011 Gasol recorded his first 30-point, 20-rebound game against the Cavaliers. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and the press had discussed trade possibilities, but the trade deadline passed on February 24 without any moves.Bresnahan Mike Updated: Lakers stand pat, let the trade deadline pass. Kupchak likes his team. February 24, 2011 Los Angeles Times http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/02/lakers-stand-pat-and-let-the-trade-deadline-pass.html February 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110226104319/http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/02/lakers-stand-pat-and-let-the-trade-deadline-pass.html February 26, 2011 liveMarkazi Arash Magic Johnson: Lakers may need deal February 2, 2011 ESPNLosAngles.com https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6080446 February 24, 2011Plaschke Bill These Lakers are broken February 17, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-plaschke-lakers-20110218,0,7253827,full.column February 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110224193009/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-plaschke-lakers-20110218%2C0%2C7253827%2Cfull.column February 24, 2011 dead Both Bryant and Gasol were selected to play in the 2011 All-Star Game, with Bryant winning the All-Star MVP award. After the All-Star break, the Lakers started 8–0 including a 16-point blowout against the top ranked San Antonio Spurs (51–12), whom they led by as many as 32 points in the third quarter. The win also ended the Spurs' franchise-record home winning streak at 22. Jackson conceded that San Antonio's 6½-game lead in the West may be too big to overcome with 18 games left.https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20110306_LAL@SA Kobe scores 26 points as Lakers rout NBA-best Spurs – NBA CBSSports.com March 6, 2011 March 12, 2011 On March 10, the Lakers ended their winning streak, losing to the Heat 94–88, while the Heat stopped their five-game losing streak.Bresnahan Mike Lakers give one away against the Heat, 94–88 March 10, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-heat-20110311,0,6781293,full.story https://web.archive.org/web/20110314185143/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-heat-20110311,0,6781293,full.story March 14, 2011 dead mdy-all March 11, 2011 Mitchell Houston Kobe taking some Heat after Lakers loss to Miami March 11, 2011 Los Angeles Times http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/03/kobe-taking-sone-heat-after-lakers-loss-to-miami.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110314051452/http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/03/kobe-taking-sone-heat-after-lakers-loss-to-miami.html March 14, 2011 live mdy Since the All-Star break, the Lakers rejuvenated themselves with tough defense and strong performances by Andrew Bynum.http://www.nba.com/2011/news/powerrankings/03/21/week21/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1 Power Rankings: A look at the NBA's remaining races NBA.com NBA.com March 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110324083331/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/powerrankings/03/21/week21/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1 March 24, 2011 dead mdy-all Lakers C Bynum suspended 2 games for flagrant foul March 20, 2011 AP CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/14837595/lakers-c-bynum-suspended-2-games-for-flagrant-foul https://web.archive.org/web/20121015151436/http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/14837595/lakers-c-bynum-suspended-2-games-for-flagrant-foul October 15, 2012 On March 20, Bynum was suspended for two games for a flagrant foul against Michael Beasley. On March 22, the Lakers defeated the Suns 139–137 in triple overtime. Bryant scored 42 points, and Odom had a season-high 29 points and 16 rebounds while playing over 55 minutes filling in for the suspended Bynum.https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20110322_PHO@LAL Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers Live Score and Stats - March 22, 2011 Gametracker They followed that victory up with another win, 112–104 over the Los Angeles Clippers with the help of a 37-point performance from Bryant. The Lakers improved their record to 17–1 since the All-Star break before losing five straight games, putting them out of reach from the best record in the Western Conference. The losing streak ended with a 102–93 home win over the Spurs, who sat out Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginóbili. However, Bynum sustained a hyperextended right knee when he landed on DeJuan Blair's foot in the game. He missed the remaining games of the season with a bruised knee, but returned for the playoffs.McMenamin Dave Andrew Bynum has bone bruise April 14, 2011 ESPNLosAngeles.com https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6346828 https://web.archive.org/web/20110416084631/http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6346828 April 16, 2011 live mdy Blake was diagnosed with chickenpox and missed the rest of the season.Bresnahan Mike Lakers end losing streak, but there's plenty of bad news mixed in with the good April 13, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-spurs-20110413,0,6231705.story https://web.archive.org/web/20110417014011/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-spurs-20110413,0,6231705.story April 17, 2011 dead mdy-all April 13, 2011 During the Spurs' game, Bryant used a derogatory gay term in frustration over a referee's call and was later fined $100,000 by the NBA.Beacham Greg Kobe Bryant fined $100,000 for gay slur April 14, 2011 Associated Press yahoo https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-lakers-bryantslur https://web.archive.org/web/20110416111037/http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-lakers-bryantslur April 16, 2011 live mdy Wojnarowski Adrian Adrian Wojnarowski Kobe's fury: blessing and curse April 14, 2011 yahoo https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-wojnarowski_kobe_bryant_temper_concerns_lakers_041411 https://web.archive.org/web/20110418015816/http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-wojnarowski_kobe_bryant_temper_concerns_lakers_041411 April 18, 2011 live mdy Plaschke Bill Bill Plaschke Kobe Bryant needs to say more after slur April 13, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-plaschke-kobe-bryant-20110414,0,7666495.column https://web.archive.org/web/20110416105948/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-plaschke-kobe-bryant-20110414,0,7666495.column April 16, 2011 live mdy-all July 26, 2014 The Lakers and Bryant later apologized for the use of the wordKobe Bryant sorry; Lakers make plan April 15, 2011 ESPNLosAngeles.com https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6361970&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines https://web.archive.org/web/20110419000207/http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6361970&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines April 19, 2011 live while Bryant appealed the fine.Litke Jim Kobe's $100K fine didn't buy Lakers' best effort April 18, 2011 Associated Press Yahoo! Sports https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=txjimlitke041811 https://web.archive.org/web/20120120224103/http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=txjimlitke041811 January 20, 2012 live mdy Amaechi John John Amaechi A Gay Former N.B.A. Player Responds to Kobe Bryant April 15, 2011 The New York Times http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/15/a-gay-former-player-responds-to-kobe-bryant/?scp=1&sq=john%20amaechi&st=cse https://web.archive.org/web/20110723195857/http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/15/a-gay-former-player-responds-to-kobe-bryant/?scp=1&sq=john%20amaechi&st=cse July 23, 2011 dead The Lakers produced a public service announcement with Bryant and other Lakers denouncing Bryant's behavior.Kobe Bryant, Lakers teammates appear in PSA touting diversity April 21, 2011 SportingNews.com http://aol.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2011-04-21/kobe-bryant-lakers-teammates-appear-in-psa-touting-diversity https://web.archive.org/web/20110424112318/http://aol.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2011-04-21/kobe-bryant-lakers-teammates-appear-in-psa-touting-diversity April 24, 2011 live mdy In the last game of the regular season, the Lakers secured the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference of the 2011 playoffs with a 116–108 overtime win over the Kings in possibly their last game in Sacramento. The Lakers surrendered a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter, but Bryant made a tying 3-pointer with 4.8 seconds remaining to send the game into overtime.Lakers lock up No. 2 seed with win over Kings after Kobe Bryant hits tying 3-pointer to force OT April 13, 2011 Associated Press ESPN http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310413023 https://web.archive.org/web/20110416191305/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310413023 April 16, 2011 dead mdy Playoffs summary 2011 NBA Playoffs First Round vs New Orleans Hornets In the first round of the playoffs, the Lakers played the New Orleans Hornets, a team they beat four times in the regular season. The Lakers lost 109–100 in their opener in the playoffs to the Hornets, who were led by Chris Paul and his 33 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds. The Lakers had not lost a playoff opener at home in 15 years.Bresnahan Mike Lakers, and Pau Gasol, are knocked flat by Hornets in Game 1, 109–100 April 17, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-0418-lakers-hornets-20110418,0,4917272,full.story https://web.archive.org/web/20110421122543/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-0418-lakers-hornets-20110418,0,4917272,full.story April 21, 2011 dead mdy-all April 18, 2011 Bryant had 34 points on 13-for-26 shooting, while Gasol had eight points on two-of-nine shooting, six rebounds, zero offensive rebounds and poor defense on pick-and-roll plays.Medina Mark Pau Gasol largely responsible for Lakers' 109–100 Game 1 loss to New Orleans Hornets April 17, 2011 Los Angeles Times http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/04/lakers-109-100-game-1-loss-to-new-orleans-featured-poor-effort-from-teams-frontline.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110421075455/http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/04/lakers-109-100-game-1-loss-to-new-orleans-featured-poor-effort-from-teams-frontline.html April 21, 2011 live mdy "It's up to me to get myself going, be more aggressive, get myself into rhythm", Gasol said. "He's not naturally aggressive", Bryant said.Ludden Johnny Kobe challenges Gasol after Game 1 loss April 17, 2011 yahoo https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AlZadXa9yqT3Aov4H4v3Wb28vLYF?slug=jy-ludden_lakers_playoff_loss_falls_at_gasols_feet_041711 https://web.archive.org/web/20110421034710/http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=jy-ludden_lakers_playoff_loss_falls_at_gasols_feet_041711 April 21, 2011 live mdy Bynum and Barnes played after injuries at the end of the regular season, while Blake remained out with the chicken pox. The Lakers won Game 2, 87–78, led by Bynum's 17 points and 11 rebounds. Odom scored 16 points, and Artest added 15. Bryant had only 11 points, but insisted to Jackson that he guard Paul, who finished with 20 points and nine assists. Gasol had eight points and five rebounds, and shot just four-for-19 from the field in the first two games.Bresnahan Mike Stars aren't aligned, but Lakers still get an 87–78 win over Hornets in Game 2 April 22, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-hornets-20110421,0,3106692,full.story https://web.archive.org/web/20110424105424/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-hornets-20110421,0,3106692,full.story April 24, 2011 dead mdy-all July 26, 2014 Medina Mark Pau Gasol says he's healthy, ready to play against Hornets April 22, 2011 Los Angeles Times http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/04/pau-gasol-says-hes-healthy-ready-to-play-against-hornets.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110725150818/http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2011/04/pau-gasol-says-hes-healthy-ready-to-play-against-hornets.html July 25, 2011 live mdy Blake returned in Game 2 and did not score but had five assists and three rebounds.Bresnahan Mike Steve Blake is back and Lakers hope that's the end of the chickenpox story April 20, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-fyi-20110421,0,4637043.story https://web.archive.org/web/20110424105857/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-fyi-20110421,0,4637043.story April 24, 2011 live mdy-all July 26, 2014 Bryant scored 30 points, Gasol added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Lakers won Game 3 in New Orleans, 100–86. Bryant again helped to defend Paul, who had 22 points, eight assists, and five turnovers.Bresnahan Mike Lakers solve identity crisis for a night in 100–86 win over Hornets in Game 3 April 22, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-hornets-20110423,0,3762054,full.story https://web.archive.org/web/20110427021714/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-hornets-20110423,0,3762054,full.story April 27, 2011 dead mdy-all July 26, 2014 The Lakers lost 93–88 in Game 4 as Paul had 27 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds and the smaller Hornets outrebounded the Lakers 39–32 and held a 20–4 advantage second-chance points. Bryant was scoreless in the first half, shooting 0–7, and he finished with 17 points on 5–18 shooting. Bryant sprained his left ankle with 1:32 remaining in the game, and used crutches to leave the arena.Bresnahan Mike It all goes wrong for Lakers in 93–88 loss at New Orleans April 24, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-hornets-20110425,0,4417416,full.story https://web.archive.org/web/20110427224914/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-hornets-20110425,0,4417416,full.story April 27, 2011 dead mdy-all July 26, 2014 Bryant, after refusing to get an MRI exam and X-rays, played in Game 5 and had two spectacular dunks in a 106–90 victory. The larger Laker front line helped the team regain control in rebounds with a 42–25 advantage over the Hornets, resulting in a 22–2 disparity in second-chance points. Bynum had 18 points and 10 rebounds.Bresnahan Mike The try-ankle offense works for Kobe Bryant and Lakers April 26, 2011 Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-hornets-20110427,0,5072778,full.story https://web.archive.org/web/20110430083754/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-hornets-20110427,0,5072778,full.story April 30, 2011 dead mdy-all July 26, 2014 The Lakers won the series 4–2 with a 98–80 win in Game 6. Bryant scored 22 of his 24 points in the first three-quarters, and Bynum had 18 points and 12 rebounds. The Lakers again outrebounded New Orleans, 43–30, and held the advantage in second-chance points, 21–4. Paul had 10 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds. Hornets head coach Monty Williams said, "Kobe's Kobe, but I thought Bynum decided the series. He was that good."Kobe Bryant scores 24 points as Lakers eliminate Hornets in six games April 28, 2011 ESPN Associated Press http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310428003 https://web.archive.org/web/20110430111804/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310428003 April 30, 2011 dead mdy Conference Semifinals vs Dallas Mavericks In the second round, the Lakers faced the Dallas Mavericks, who advanced past the Portland Trail Blazers, 4–2.Dirk Nowitzki, Mavs hold off Blazers to advance to 2nd round April 28, 2011 ESPN Associated Press http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310428022 https://archive.today/20120714182318/http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310428022 dead July 14, 2012 April 29, 2011 In Game 1 of the series, the Lakers lost a close match to the Mavericks 96–94 after blowing a 16-point lead early in the 3rd quarter. Then in Game 2, the Lakers lost another game by a wider margin, 81–93. The Lakers also lost Ron Artest for the end of Game 2 and for Game 3 after he hit Dallas player J. J. Barea in the face in the closing moments of the game.https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gs2SdPYC-jkcp-RU-4yhXKMe2uTA?docId=CNG.8680d3fd6c8465478e35f1e18eb2389f.7e1 https://archive.today/20120904073259/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gs2SdPYC-jkcp-RU-4yhXKMe2uTA?docId=CNG.8680d3fd6c8465478e35f1e18eb2389f.7e1 dead September 4, 2012 Struggling NBA Lakers lose Artest for one game May 5, 2011 May 8, 2011 Following Game 2, Andrew Bynum told the press that the team was having "trust issues", a comment that sparked doubt of the Lakers' ability to win the series and the playoffs.http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2011/05/andrew-bynum-warns-lakers-struggling-with-trust-issues/1 Andrew Bynum warns Lakers struggling with trust issues USA Today May 8, 2011 May 5, 2011 After losing both home games, the Lakers headed to Dallas hoping to patch up the 0–2 hole by snatching up a win or two and taking the series back home. But, things looked bleak as they entered the highly partisan atmosphere of the American Airlines Center at Dallas. The Lakers ended the first quarter of Game 3 down 2 points, but made a surge during the next two-quarters to take a 6-point lead. However, the Mavericks dominated the fourth quarter and took 32 points in that quarter to seal the game in their favor, 98–92, leaving the Lakers in an 0–3 hole.http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/headlines/20110507-with-3-0-lead-mavericks-not-getting-swept-up-in-talk-of-series-being-over.ece With 3–0 lead, Mavs not getting swept up in talk of series being over The Dallas Morning News May 8, 2011 This intensified the doubts of the Lakers' attempt to make a three-peat, since no team in NBA history had ever climbed out of a 0–3 hole in the playoffs to win a series. The Lakers tried to make a last-ditch effort to win their final game in Dallas in Game 4, but were overwhelmed by Dallas in a 122–86 victory marked by a playoff record-tying 20 3-point field goals,https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post?id=4677799 Mavs tie NBA record for most 3-pointers May 8, 2011 ESPN Dallas/Fort Worth May 8, 2011 many by Jason Terry, the star of the game. The Mavericks' bench scored the same as the whole Lakers roster. Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum were also ejected from the game after flagrant fouls on Dirk Nowitzki and J. J. Barea, respectively.https://www.espn.com/dallas/nba/news/story?id=6508860 Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom thrown out for fouls against Dallas Mavericks May 8, 2011 ESPN Dallas/Fort Worth May 8, 2011 What became the Lakers' last stand in the 2010–11 postseason was also marked by coach Phil Jackson's retirement. The Dallas Mavericks swept the Lakers with ease and moved on to the conference finals for the first time since 2006. The Lakers missed a chance for a record third three-peat and were swept for the seventh time in franchise history.http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310508006 https://web.archive.org/web/20110512030041/http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310508006 dead May 12, 2011 Lakers-Mavericks Game 4 Recap ESPN May 8, 2011 May 8, 2011 Former Laker and ESPN analyst Magic Johnson was disgusted with the Lakers' performance in Game 4, and stated in the ESPN Game 4 halftime report that the first half was "the worst that I've ever seen the Lakers play in a game that they need ... like they're already on vacation."http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6508851 Magic Johnson Disgusted with the Lakers ESPN May 8, 2011July 2024 medicmedic During the series, it seemed as if the Lakers had uncharacteristic problems with closing out their games, something that they are usually famed for.https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jjO8nvbPDIPFiO3wH63UZsvwupIQ?docId=2660b48bd20e4bfabce2522c168df1ff https://web.archive.org/web/20110511160657/http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jjO8nvbPDIPFiO3wH63UZsvwupIQ?docId=2660b48bd20e4bfabce2522c168df1ff dead May 11, 2011 Mavs eliminate Lakers, sweep Jackson to retirement May 8, 2011 May 8, 2011 The Lakers were swept for the seventh time in franchise history, but this sweep by the Mavericks is only the second time that the Lakers have been swept with home-court advantage. The Lakers lost by 30-plus points in a playoffs game for the fourth time in franchise history and first since an embarrassing 39–point blowout loss to the Boston Celtics, 131–92 in Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals, prior to Lakers' blowout loss to the Celtics' in the NBA Finals game occurred was Game 1 of the 1985 NBA Finals was 34–point blowout known as the "Memorial Day Massacre". The Mavericks' win over the Lakers was the largest margin of victory in a game that clinched a sweep in the playoffs. Regular season Standings LAL LAL Game log Pre-season Los Angeles Lakers yes 2011 Total: 4–4 Los Angeles Lakers Preseason yes 4 4 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 1 | October 4 | Minnesota | L 92-111 | Lamar Odom (17) | Derrick Caracter (9) | Steve Blake (4) | The O2 Arena (London, England)18,689 | 0–1 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 2 | October 7 | FC Barcelona | L 88-92 | Pau Gasol (25) | Lamar Odom (18) | Kobe Bryant (3) | Palau Sant Jordi (Barcelona, Spain)16,236 | 0–2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 3 | October 13 | Sacramento | W 98-95 | Artest & Gasol (18) | Pau Gasol (12) | Lamar Odom (6) | Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV)15,134 | 1–2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 4 | October 16 | Denver | W 102-95 | Kobe Bryant (18) | Kobe Bryant (8) | Lamar Odom (7) | Staples Center16,304 | 2–2 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 5 | October 17 | Utah | L 94-99 | Pau Gasol (28) | Lamar Odom (15) | Pau Gasol (4) | Staples Center15,690 | 2–3 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 6 | October 19 | Utah | L 74-82 | Barnes & Brown (13) | Lamar Odom (9) | Lamar Odom (9) | Honda Center (Anaheim, CA)15,625 | 2–4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 7 | October 21 | Golden State | W 120-99 | Pau Gasol (23) | Lamar Odom (12) | Steve Blake (7) | San Diego Sports Arena (San Diego, CA)11,150 | 3–4 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 8 | October 22 | Golden State | W 105-102 (OT) | Kobe Bryant (22) | Pau Gasol (8) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Citizens Business Bank Arena (Ontario, CA)10,556 | 4–4 |- lal 2011 Regular season Los Angeles Lakers 2011 Total: 57–25 (home: 30–11; road: 27–14) Los Angeles Lakers October yes 2 0 1 0 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 1 | October 26 | Houston | W 112-110 | Pau Gasol (29) | Pau Gasol (11) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 1–0 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2 | October 29 | @ Phoenix | W 114-106 | Kobe Bryant (25) | Lamar Odom (17) | Pau Gasol (9) | US Airways Center18,422 | 2–0 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 3 | October 31 | Golden State | W 107-83 | Pau Gasol (26) | Lamar Odom (14) | 4 players tied (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 3–0 Los Angeles Lakers November 6 2 4 3 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 4 | November 2 | Memphis | W 124-105 | Kobe Bryant (23) | Matt Barnes (14) | Lamar Odom (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 4–0 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 5 | November 3 | @ Sacramento | W 112-100 | Kobe Bryant (30) | Pau Gasol (11) | Kobe Bryant (12) | ARCO Arena16,113 | 5–0 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 6 | November 5 | Toronto | W 108-103 | Pau Gasol (30) | Lamar Odom (9) | Kobe Bryant (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 6–0 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 7 | November 7 | Portland | W 121-96 | Lamar Odom (21) | Pau Gasol (14) | Pau Gasol (10) | Staples Center18,997 | 7–0 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 8 | November 9 | Minnesota | W 99-94 | Kobe Bryant (33) | Pau Gasol (10) | Artest & Fisher (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 8–0 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 9 | November 11 | @ Denver | L 112-118 | Kobe Bryant (34) | Pau Gasol (20) | Kobe Bryant (5) | Pepsi Center19,155 | 8–1 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 10 | November 14 | Phoenix | L 116-121 | Pau Gasol (28) | Pau Gasol (17) | Kobe Bryant (14) | Staples Center18,997 | 8–2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 11 | November 16 | @ Milwaukee | W 118-107 | Kobe Bryant (31) | Pau Gasol (10) | Lamar Odom (6) | Bradley Center18,059 | 9–2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 12 | November 17 | @ Detroit | W 103-90 | Kobe Bryant (33) | Lamar Odom (14) | Derek Fisher (7) | The Palace of Auburn Hills20,284 | 10–2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 13 | November 19 | @ Minnesota | W 112-95 | Matt Barnes (24) | Pau Gasol (14) | Lamar Odom (7) | Target Center19,356 | 11–2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 14 | November 21 | Golden State | W 117-89 | Pau Gasol (28) | Lamar Odom (10) | Steve Blake (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 12–2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 15 | November 23 | Chicago | W 98-91 | Brown & Odom (21) | Pau Gasol (11) | Kobe Bryant (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 13–2 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 16 | November 26 | @ Utah | L 96-102 | Kobe Bryant (31) | Pau Gasol (11) | Lamar Odom (5) | EnergySolutions Arena19,911 | 13–3 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 17 | November 28 | Indiana | L 92-95 | Kobe Bryant (41) | Pau Gasol (12) | Derek Fisher (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 13–4 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 18 | November 30 | @ Memphis | L 96-98 | Kobe Bryant (29) | Pau Gasol (14) | Kobe Bryant (5) | FedExForum17,638 | 13–5 Los Angeles Lakers December 3 2 7 3 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 19 | December 1 | @ Houston | L 99-109 | Kobe Bryant (27) | Lamar Odom (11) | Steve Blake (5) | Toyota Center18,116 | 13–6 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 20 | December 3 | Sacramento | W 113-80 | Kobe Bryant (22) | Lamar Odom (7) | Pau Gasol (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 14–6 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 21 | December 7 | Washington | W 115-108 | Kobe Bryant (32) | Pau Gasol (14) | Pau Gasol (8) | Staples Center18,997 | 15–6 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 22 | December 8 | @ L.A. Clippers | W 87-86 | Kobe Bryant (24) | Pau Gasol (10) | Pau Gasol (5) | Staples Center19,614 | 16–6 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 23 | December 10 | @ Chicago | L 84-88 | Kobe Bryant (23) | Gasol & Odom (8) | Kobe Bryant (7) | United Center22,760 | 16–7 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 24 | December 12 | @ New Jersey | W 99-92 | Kobe Bryant (32) | Pau Gasol (11) | Kobe Bryant (6) | Prudential Center16,561 | 17–7 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 25 | December 14 | @ Washington | W 103-89 | Kobe Bryant (24) | Lamar Odom (10) | Pau Gasol (7) | Verizon Center16,513 | 18–7 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 26 | December 15 | @ Indiana | W 109-94 | Kobe Bryant (31) | Lamar Odom (17) | Kobe Bryant (6) | Conseco Fieldhouse18,165 | 19–7 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 27 | December 17 | @ Philadelphia | W 93-81 | Lamar Odom (28) | Pau Gasol (13) | Steve Blake (5) | Wells Fargo Center20,366 | 20–7 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 28 | December 19 | @ Toronto | W 120-110 | Kobe Bryant (20) | Matt Barnes (9) | Bryant & Gasol (4) | Air Canada Centre19,935 | 21–7 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 29 | December 21 | Milwaukee | L 79-98 | Kobe Bryant (21) | Pau Gasol (11) | Lamar Odom (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 21–8 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 30 | December 25 | Miami | L 80-96 | Bryant & Gasol (17) | Lamar Odom (9) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 21–9 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 31 | December 28 | @ San Antonio | L 82-97 | Kobe Bryant (21) | Shannon Brown (11) | Pau Gasol (5) | AT&T Center18,581 | 21–10 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 32 | December 29 | @ New Orleans | W 103-88 | Lamar Odom (24) | Pau Gasol (12) | Derek Fisher (8) | New Orleans Arena18,018 | 22–10 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 33 | December 31 | Philadelphia | W 102-98 | Kobe Bryant (33) | Andrew Bynum (15) | 3 players tied (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 23–10 Los Angeles Lakers January 7 3 3 2 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 34 | January 2 | Memphis | L 85-104 | Kobe Bryant (28) | Andrew Bynum (11) | Shannon Brown (3) | Staples Center18,997 | 23–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 35 | January 4 | Detroit | W 108-83 | Pau Gasol (21) | Lamar Odom (9) | Kobe Bryant (8) | Staples Center18,997 | 24–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 36 | January 5 | @ Phoenix | W 99-95 | Kobe Bryant (24) | Lamar Odom (10) | Pau Gasol (6) | US Airways Center18,105 | 25–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 37 | January 7 | New Orleans | W 101-97 | Kobe Bryant (25) | Gasol & Odom (13) | Pau Gasol (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 26–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 38 | January 9 | New York | W 109-87 | Kobe Bryant (27) | Lamar Odom (18) | Kobe Bryant (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 27–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 39 | January 11 | Cleveland | W 112-57 | Artest & Bynum (15) | Pau Gasol (14) | Kobe Bryant (8) | Staples Center18,997 | 28–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 40 | January 12 | @ Golden State | W 115-110 | Kobe Bryant (39) | Andrew Bynum (14) | Ron Artest (7) | Oracle Arena19,596 | 29–11 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 41 | January 14 | New Jersey | W 100-88 | Kobe Bryant (27) | Lamar Odom (11) | Steve Blake (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 30–11 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 42 | January 16 | @ L.A. Clippers | L 92-99 | Kobe Bryant (27) | Andrew Bynum (13) | Kobe Bryant (5) | Staples Center19,905 | 30–12 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 43 | January 17 | Oklahoma City | W 101-94 | Bryant & Gasol (21) | Andrew Bynum (10) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 31–12 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 44 | January 19 | @ Dallas | L 100-109 | Pau Gasol (23) | Lamar Odom (10) | Kobe Bryant (10) | American Airlines Center20,365 | 31–13 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 45 | January 21 | @ Denver | W 107-97 | Artest & Gasol (19) | Pau Gasol (13) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Pepsi Center19,155 | 32–13 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 46 | January 25 | Utah | W 120-91 | Kobe Bryant (21) | Andrew Bynum (11) | Kobe Bryant (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 33–13 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 47 | January 28 | Sacramento | L 95-100 | Kobe Bryant (38) | Pau Gasol (11) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 33–14 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 48 | January 30 | Boston | L 96-109 | Kobe Bryant (41) | Pau Gasol (7) | 3 players tied (2) | Staples Center18,997 | 33–15 Los Angeles Lakers February 3 1 6 3 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 49 | February 1 | Houston | W 114-106 (OT) | Kobe Bryant (32) | Lamar Odom (20) | Kobe Bryant (11) | Staples Center18,997 | 34–15 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 50 | February 3 | San Antonio | L 88-89 | Pau Gasol (19) | Andrew Bynum (10) | Kobe Bryant (10) | Staples Center18,997 | 34–16 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 51 | February 5 | @ New Orleans | W 101-95 | Pau Gasol (34) | Pau Gasol (10) | Kobe Bryant (5) | New Orleans Arena18,426 | 35–16 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 52 | February 7 | @ Memphis | W 93-84 | Kobe Bryant (19) | Lamar Odom (11) | Kobe Bryant (6) | FedExForum18,119 | 36–16 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 53 | February 10 | @ Boston | W 92-86 | Kobe Bryant (23) | Lamar Odom (12) | Derek Fisher (5) | TD Garden18,624 | 37–16 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 54 | February 11 | @ New York | W 113-96 | Kobe Bryant (33) | Kobe Bryant (10) | Steve Blake (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 38–16 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 55 | February 13 | @ Orlando | L 75-89 | Bryant & Bynum (17) | Andrew Bynum (9) | Kobe Bryant (5) | Amway Center19,193 | 38–17 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 56 | February 14 | @ Charlotte | L 89-109 | Kobe Bryant (20) | Pau Gasol (10) | Artest & Gasol (5) | Time Warner Cable Arena19,488 | 38–18 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 57 | February 16 | @ Cleveland | L 99-104 | Pau Gasol (30) | Pau Gasol (20) | Lamar Odom (6) | Quicken Loans Arena20,562 | 38–19 |- align="center" |colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff"|All-Star Break |- style="background:#cfc;" | 58 | February 22 | Atlanta | W 104-80 | Kobe Bryant (20) | Andrew Bynum (15) | Kobe Bryant (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 39–19 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 59 | February 23 | @ Portland | W 106-101 (OT) | Kobe Bryant (37) | Pau Gasol (14) | Kobe Bryant (6) | Rose Garden20,643 | 40–19 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 60 | February 25 | L.A. Clippers | W 108-95 | Kobe Bryant (24) | Andrew Bynum (11) | Brown & Bryant (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 41–19 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 61 | February 27 | @ Oklahoma City | W 90-87 | Pau Gasol (18) | Pau Gasol (11) | Kobe Bryant (7) | Oklahoma City Arena18,203 | 42–19 Los Angeles Lakers March 8 0 4 1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 62 | March 1 | @ Minnesota | W 90-79 | Kobe Bryant (24) | Pau Gasol (17) | Kobe Bryant (3) | Target Center17,111 | 43–19 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 63 | March 4 | Charlotte | W 92-84 | Kobe Bryant (27) | Andrew Bynum (17) | Gasol & Odom (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 44–19 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 64 | March 6 | @ San Antonio | W 99-83 | Kobe Bryant (26) | Andrew Bynum (17) | Lamar Odom (6) | AT&T Center18,996 | 45–19 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 65 | March 8 | @ Atlanta | W 101-87 | Kobe Bryant (26) | Andrew Bynum (16) | Pau Gasol (5) | Philips Arena19,890 | 46–19 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 66 | March 10 | @ Miami | L 88-94 | Kobe Bryant (24) | Andrew Bynum (12) | Ron Artest (6) | American Airlines Arena19,986 | 46–20 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 67 | March 12 | @ Dallas | W 96-91 | Andrew Bynum (22) | Andrew Bynum (15) | Steve Blake (5) | American Airlines Center20,619 | 47–20 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 68 | March 14 | Orlando | W 97-84 | Pau Gasol (23) | Andrew Bynum (18) | Pau Gasol (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 48–20 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 69 | March 18 | Minnesota | W 106-98 | Pau Gasol (25) | Andrew Bynum (14) | Bryant & Odom (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 49–20 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 70 | March 20 | Portland | W 84-80 | Kobe Bryant (22) | Pau Gasol (13) | Lamar Odom (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 50–20 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 71 | March 22 | Phoenix | W 139-137 (3OT) | Kobe Bryant (42) | Lamar Odom (16) | Kobe Bryant (9) | Staples Center18,997 | 51–20 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 72 | March 25 | L.A. Clippers | W 112-104 | Kobe Bryant (37) | Andrew Bynum (12) | Kobe Bryant (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 52–20 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 73 | March 27 | New Orleans | W 102-84 | Kobe Bryant (30) | Pau Gasol (16) | Kobe Bryant (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 53–20 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 74 | March 31 | Dallas | W 110-82 | Kobe Bryant (28) | Andrew Bynum (13) | Ron Artest (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 54–20 Los Angeles Lakers April 1 3 2 2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 75 | April 1 | @ Utah | W 96-85 | Kobe Bryant (21) | Pau Gasol (9) | Blake & Bryant (4) | EnergySolutions Arena19,911 | 55–20 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 76 | April 3 | Denver | L 90-95 | Kobe Bryant (28) | Andrew Bynum (16) | Lamar Odom (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 55–21 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 77 | April 5 | Utah | L 85-86 | Kobe Bryant (20) | Andrew Bynum (23) | Blake & Bryant (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 55–22 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 78 | April 6 | @ Golden State | L 87-95 | Kobe Bryant (25) | Andrew Bynum (17) | Lamar Odom (5) | Oracle Arena20,024 | 55–23 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 79 | April 8 | @ Portland | L 86-93 | Kobe Bryant (24) | Lamar Odom (14) | Kobe Bryant (4) | Rose Garden20,697 | 55–24 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 80 | April 10 | Oklahoma City | L 106-120 | Kobe Bryant (31) | Andrew Bynum (13) | Bryant & Fisher (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 55–25 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 81 | April 12 | San Antonio | W 102-93 | Kobe Bryant (27) | Pau Gasol (17) | Pau Gasol (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 56–25 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 82 | April 13 | @ Sacramento | W 116-108 (OT) | Kobe Bryant (36) | Pau Gasol (13) | Lamar Odom (7) | Power Balance Pavilion17,641 | 57–25 lal 2011 Playoffs Los Angeles Lakers yes 2011 Total: 4–6 (home: 2–3; road: 2–3) Los Angeles Lakers First Round yes yes 2 1 2 1 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 1 | April 17 | New Orleans | L 100–109 | Kobe Bryant (34) | Ron Artest (11) | Pau Gasol (6) | Staples Center18,997 | 0–1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2 | April 20 | New Orleans | W 87–78 | Andrew Bynum (17) | Andrew Bynum (11) | Steve Blake (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 1–1 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 3 | April 22 | @ New Orleans | W 100–86 | Kobe Bryant (30) | Andrew Bynum (11) | Derek Fisher (5) | New Orleans Arena18,340 | 2–1 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 4 | April 24 | @ New Orleans | L 88–93 | Kobe Bryant (17) | Andrew Bynum (9) | Kobe Bryant (8) | New Orleans Arena18,083 | 2–2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 5 | April 26 | New Orleans | W 106–90 | Kobe Bryant (19) | Andrew Bynum (10) | Bryant & Gasol (4) | Staples Center18,997 | 3–2 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 6 | April 28 | @ New Orleans | W 98–80 | Kobe Bryant (24) | Andrew Bynum (12) | Ron Artest (5) | New Orleans Arena17,949 | 4–2 |- Los Angeles Lakers Conference Semifinals yes 0 2 0 2 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 1 | May 2 | Dallas | L 94–96 | Kobe Bryant (36) | Lamar Odom (12) | Pau Gasol (7) | Staples Center18,997 | 0–1 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 2 | May 4 | Dallas | L 81–93 | Kobe Bryant (23) | Andrew Bynum (13) | Derek Fisher (5) | Staples Center18,997 | 0–2 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 3 | May 6 | @ Dallas | L 92–98 | Andrew Bynum (21) | Andrew Bynum (10) | Kobe Bryant (6) | American Airlines Center21,156 | 0–3 |- style="background:#fcc;" | 4 | May 8 | @ Dallas | L 86–122 | Kobe Bryant (17) | Pau Gasol (8) | Pau Gasol (6) | American Airlines Center21,087 | 0–4 LAL yes 2011 Player statistics Season Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG Ron Artest 82 82 29.4 .397 .356 .676 3.3 2.1 1.5 .4 8.5 Matt Barnes 53 0 19.2 .470 .318 .779 4.3 1.3 .7 .4 6.7 Steve Blake 79 0 20.0 .359 .378 .867 2.0 2.2 .5 .0 4.0 Shannon Brown 82 0 19.1 .425 .349 .911 1.9 1.2 .8 .2 8.7 Kobe Bryant 82 82 33.9 .451 .323 .828 5.1 4.7 1.2 .1 25.3 Andrew Bynum 54 47 27.8 .574 .000 .660 9.4 1.4 .4 2.0 11.3 Derrick Caracter 41 0 5.2 .485 .000 .739 1.0 .2 .1 .20 2.0 Devin Ebanks 20 0 5.9 .412 .400 .783 1.4 .1 .20 .25 3.1 Derek Fisher 82 82 28.0 .389 .396 .806 1.9 2.7 1.2 .1 6.8 Pau Gasol 82 82 37.0 .529 .333 .823 10.2 3.3 .6 1.6 18.8 Lamar Odom 82 35 32.2 .530 .382 .675 8.7 3.0 0.6 .7 14.4 Theo Ratliff 10 0 7.0 .167 .000 .000 1.3 .3 .2 .5 .2 Joe Smith 12 0 3.7 .167 .000 1.000 1.5 .3 0 .3 0.5 Luke Walton 54 0 9.0 .328 .235 .700 1.2 1.1 .2 .1 1.7 Playoffs Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG Artest, Ron Ron Artest 9 9 31.9 .443 .321 .762 4.6 2.2 1.1 .8 10.6 Barnes, Matt Matt Barnes 10 0 13.1 .395 .167 .571 2.8 .5 .7 .2 3.6 Blake, Steve Steve Blake 9 0 16.1 .304 .333 . 1.6 2.2 .6 .0 2.2 Brown, Shannon Shannon Brown 10 0 16.6 .459 .280 .643 1.9 .7 .6 .2 7.2 Bryant, Kobe Kobe Bryant 10 10 35.4 .446 .293 .820 3.4 3.3 1.6 .3 22.8 Bynum, Andrew Andrew Bynum 10 10 32.0 .543 . .833 9.6 .8 .5 1.4 14.4 Fisher, Derek Derek Fisher 10 10 32.5 .433 .412 .810 2.7 3.6 1.4 .2 8.2 Gasol, Pau Pau Gasol 10 10 35.8 .420 .500 .800 7.8 3.8 .4 1.7 13.1 Johnson, Trey Trey Johnson 3 0 4.0 .200 .000 .500 1.3 .3 .0 .0 1.0 Odom, Lamar Lamar Odom 10 1 28.6 .459 .200 .711 6.5 2.1 .2 .4 12.1 Ratliff, Theo Theo Ratliff 1 0 1.0 . . . 1.0 .0 .0 .0 .0 Smith, Joe Joe Smith 5 0 2.2 .000 . . .2 .0 .0 .0 .0 Walton, Luke Luke Walton 1 0 4.0 .436 .000 . 1.0 .0 .0 .0 .0 Awards, records and milestones Awards Lamar Odom was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year, becoming the first player in Lakers history to do so.McMenamin Dave Lakers' Lamar Odom top sixth man ESPN https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6389586 https://web.archive.org/web/20110423075552/http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6389586 April 23, 2011 live mdy On April 26, Ron Artest won the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award.McMenamin Dave Ron Artest wins citizenship award April 26, 2011 https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6431861 ESPN April 26, 2011 Week/Month On November 1, Pau Gasol was named Player of the Week for games played October 26 through October 31.http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/01/players-of-the-week/ Celtics' Rondo, Lakers' Gasol named Players of the Week NBA November 1, 2010 March 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20101209140110/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/01/players-of-the-week/ December 9, 2010 dead mdy-all On March 28, Kobe Bryant was named Player of the Week for games played March 21 through March 27.https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/110328kobebryantpow.html Kobe Bryant Named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week NBA.com Phil Jackson was named Coach of the Month for March.https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/110401philjackson_coachofthemonth.html Phil Jackson Named Nba Western Conference Coach of the Month NBA.com Kobe Bryant was named Player of the Month for March.https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/110401kobebryant_playerofthemonth.html Kobe Bryant Named Western Conference Player of the Month NBA.com All-Star Kobe Bryant was voted as an All-Star starter for the 13th consecutive time. Pau Gasol was selected as an All-Star reserve for the 4th time. Kobe Bryant was named the 2011 NBA All-Star MVP for a record-tying 4th time. Season Records On November 3, Kobe Bryant played his 37,493rd minute, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for all-time minutes played as a Laker. On November 14, Kobe Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 26,000 career points.http://www.espn.com/los-angeles/kobe/index?postId=5794855 Youngest To 26K November 12, 2010 Arash Markazi ESPN Internet Ventures November 12, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101117102359/http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/kobe/index?postId=5794855 November 17, 2010 live On December 10, Kobe Bryant moved past John Havlicek into 11th place on the NBA career scoring list.http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2010/12/10/NBA-Chicago-88-Los-Angeles-Lakers-84/UPI-34151292040344/ NBA: Chicago 88, Los Angeles Lakers 84 UPI.com March 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110126180108/http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2010/12/10/NBA-Chicago-88-Los-Angeles-Lakers-84/UPI-34151292040344/ January 26, 2011 live On January 4, Kobe Bryant moved past Dominique Wilkins into 10th place on the NBA career scoring list.http://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20110104_DET@LAL/kobe-moves-to-10th-on-nba-scorers-list-as-la-wins Kobe moves to 10th on NBA scorers list as L.A. wins – NBA CBSSports.com January 5, 2011 March 12, 2011 October 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121015083835/http://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20110104_DET@LAL/kobe-moves-to-10th-on-nba-scorers-list-as-la-wins dead On January 7, Kobe Bryant moved past Oscar Robertson into 9th place on the NBA career scoring list.https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20110107_NO@LAL Kobe climbs to ninth in scoring as Lakers top Hornets – NBA CBSSports.com January 8, 2011 March 12, 2011 On January 28, Kobe Bryant moved past Hakeem Olajuwon into 8th place on the NBA career scoring list.https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6070354 Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 8th on NBA all-time scoring list – ESPN Los Angeles ESPN February 1, 2011 March 12, 2011 On February 27, Kobe Bryant moved past Elvin Hayes into 7th place on the NBA career scoring list.https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6165056 Kobe Bryant takes over 7th on NBA all-time scoring list – ESPN Los Angeles ESPN February 27, 2011 March 12, 2011 On March 8, Kobe Bryant moved past Moses Malone into 6th place on the NBA career scoring list.http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/14789075/kobe-passes-moses-malone-for-sixth-on-scoring-list Kobe passes Moses Malone for sixth on scoring list – NBA – CBSSports.com Basketball Cbssports.com March 8, 2011 March 12, 2011 October 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121015151156/http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/14789075/kobe-passes-moses-malone-for-sixth-on-scoring-list dead On March 26, Kobe Bryant passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and played the most games of any Lakers player with 1,094th game.http://lakers.ocregister.com/2011/03/29/kobe-passes-kareem-for-most-lakers-games-played/51607/ Kobe passes Kareem for most Lakers games - Lakers blog - The Orange County Register March 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110725131932/http://lakers.ocregister.com/2011/03/29/kobe-passes-kareem-for-most-lakers-games-played/51607/ July 25, 2011 dead mdy-all Milestones On October 29, Phil Jackson won his 1,100th game.http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=301029021 Phil Jackson earns his 1,100th career win as Lakers get by Suns October 29, 2010 ESPN Internet Ventures November 3, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101102000211/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=301029021 November 2, 2010 dead On December 7, with Andre Miller sitting out a game due to suspension, Derek Fisher became the NBA's active leader in consecutive games played with 434.https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20101207_WAS@LAL Lakers hold off rally to beat Wiz eighth straight time – NBA CBSSports.com December 8, 2010 March 12, 2011 Transactions Trades December 15, 2010 To New Jersey Nets SLO Sasha Vujačić 2011 first-round pick 2012 first-round pick To Houston Rockets USA Terrence Williams To Los Angeles Lakers USA Joe Smith 2011 second-round pick 2012 second-round pick Free agents Additions Player Signed Former Team Steve Blake Signed 4-year contract for $16 million Los Angeles Clippers Derek Fisher Signed 3-year contract for $10.5 million Los Angeles Lakers Matt Barnes Signed 2-year contract for $3.6 million Orlando Magic Theo Ratliff Signed 1-year contract for $1.35 million Charlotte Bobcats Shannon Brown Signed 2-year contract for $4.6 million Los Angeles Lakers Trey Johnson Terms UndisclosedBakersfield Jam Subtractions Player Reason Left New Team Jordan Farmar Free agent New Jersey Nets Josh Powell Free agent Atlanta Hawks Adam Morrison Free agent Washington Wizards D. 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