Nick Van Exel

Sad news for a former Lakers All-Star. Nickey Maxwell Van Exel, the son of Nick Van Exel, was sentenced to 60 years in prison for murder in Texas on Friday. The 22-year-old was found guilty Thursday of shooting Bradley Bassey Eyo in 2010. Nick Van...

Continuing our countdown of the 20 greatest figures in L.A. sports history, as chosen in voting by our online readers, with No. 8, Kobe Bryant. No. 8 Kobe Bryant (12 first-place votes, 2,657 points) Arguably the greatest player of his......

On the move: Lakers guard Sedale Threatt brings the ball upcourt during a game against Vancouver on April 15, 1996. Threatt was one of the most productive Lakers in that transition period between Magic Johnson’s first retirement and the arrival........

Go for it: Lakers Nick Van Exel drives up the court as the Spurs J.R. Reid and Avery Johnson press him at a game on Feb. 7, 1996. Known as Nick the Quick, Van Exel was the Lakers’ best player......

If the Lakers had their own Hall of Fame, which players would you select for induction? That is the basis for our next series of polls, in which we ask our readers to vote on who is most worthy of this honor. We will break down the history of the team...

If the Lakers had their own Hall of Fame, which players would you select for induction? That is the basis for our next series of polls, in which we ask our readers to vote on who is most worthy of......

This is the 26th post in a series that helps you get to know members of the L.A. Times Lakers blog community. Feel free to send submissions to mgmedin@gmail.com phred’s Profile: IT IS ALL ABOUT THE LOVE and (phred Has To Say It Is A Good Life,...

--The Times' Jim Peltz explains why Lakers center Andrew Bynum feels healthy and effective enough to start tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers --The Orange County Register's Janis Carr provides the latest vote totals for the 2011 NBA All-Star game. --...

Nickey Van Exel, son of former NBA player, charged with capital murder in the death of his close friend, whom he confessed to accidentally shooting with a shotgun....

This is the 19th post in a weekly series that helps you get to know members of the L.A. Times Lakers Blog community. Feel free to send submissions to mgmedin@gmail.com. Screen name: Wes Joe Nixon Real name: Well, that's debatable. I was born Wes Nixon but...

This is the 11th post in a weekly series that helps you get to know members of the L.A. Times Lakers blog community. Feel free to send submissions to mgmedin@gmail.com. Screen name: Don't Blame Del Harris! Occupation: Government Puppet Age: 35 Gender: M...

-- The Times' Lisa Dillman takes a look at the Lakers' schedule. -- The Times' Patrick McGreevy reports that various lawmakers received Lakers playoff tickets from a stadium developer. -- NBA.com's Steve Aschburner argues Kobe Bryant is the favorite to...