Kobe Bryant is back. I know Nick H in the forums wasn't sure that he could do it but It was never in doubt for me.

I really think this is the Lakers year and they'll go all the way - whoever they face in the Finals.

If Doug does come back then it'll be quite a turnaround for the Bulls and with the #1 pick - who knows how good they could be?

The San Antonio Spurs took their place in the finals by defeating the Hornets in New Orleans on Monday.

The reigning champions face the LA Lakers in the Conference Finals - alas for them they are already down three games to one

Kobe Bryant reckons that David Beckham has really helped the people of LA get back into sport.

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