Waiting in the first round were the Suns, boasting the league's fourth-best record, MVP Steve Nash, and their electrifying "Seven Seconds or Less" offense — one of the most exciting in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, center, is double teamed by Phoenix Suns guards Steve Nash (13) and Jason Richardson (23) in the first half on Thursday in Los Angeles. Associated Press Photo.

"When you play with Kobe Bryant, the ball is gonna be with him most of the time" - Steve Nash had a feeling that the 2012 ...

Kobe Bryant said he felt like himself after his first team practice in about 10 months as the Los Angeles Lakers opened training camp on Tuesday under new coach Byron Scott.

LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant had 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds, Steve Nash added seven of his 17 points in the final 5½ minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the NBA-leading Oklahoma City ...