In the summer of 1999, Phil Jackson joined Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant en route to their first NBA Championship.

Jun 22, 2010 - Richard Fajardo

The Los Angeles Lakers make their third-straight NBA Finals appearance; the Boston Celtics look to take their second NBA Championship since 2008.

Jun 1, 2010 - Doug Bowen

The NBA's two winningest franchises begin another installment of their classic rivalry in this year's NBA Finals. Which squad will add to its hardware?

May 29, 2010 - Andrew Edwards

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics meet for the title for the first time in over 20 years.

May 31, 2008 - Joshua Ryan Crawford

It took nearly a month, however, the Los Angeles Lakers have come to terms with free agent forward, Lamar Odom.

Jul 30, 2009 - Udi Sportas

Kobe Bryant scores 40 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Phoenix Suns 128-107 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

May 18, 2010 - Doug Bowen

Ron Artest hits game-winner to lead the Lakers past the Suns in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

May 27, 2010 - Doug Bowen

Wins over the Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic respectively mean that two great rivals will meet in the NBA's Championship game.

May 31, 2010 - Ben Small

The Los Angeles Lakers have inched closer to the No. 1 spot in the West. The Miami Heat have faced adversity. Will we see a Kobe-LeBron Finals Matchup?

Apr 2, 2011 - Khalid Shakran

The LA Lakers have big stars in Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol. But the combination of length and team talent is the championship formula.

Mar 7, 2011 - Bernard Woodside

The 2008 Philadelphia Phillies broke a championship drought that has lasted for 100 seasons in the City of Brotherly Love.

Nov 2, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

The Las Vegas Hilton Superbook has posted odds to win the NBA Championship in June of 2011. Las Vegas sportsbooks took their time waiting for Lebron James.

Aug 20, 2010 - Todd Jacobs

Las Vegas oddsmakers favor the Miami Heat to win the 2010-11 NBA title, but what are the odds for the rest of the NBA teams? Are any of them worth a bet?

Oct 18, 2010 - Adam Martini

Last night, Los Angeles won game 1 against Houston. Thanks to Blake's last second three-point shot with an assist from Kobe. The LAL come away with a win.

Oct 27, 2010 - Jennifer Lewis

It's what every fan has hoped for since the start of the NBA Finals, a seventh game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics at Staples Center.

Jun 17, 2010 - Tyrone Bowman

The San Antonio Spurs cruised through the regular season before being bounced by Memphis in the 1st round. The LA Lakers trail 3-0 to Dallas in round two.

May 6, 2011 - Tyrone Bowman

Pau Gasol scores 29 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

May 19, 2010 - Doug Bowen