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Only a week removed from their early exit from the NBA playoffs, and the Lakers have already made changes. Coach Mike D'Antoni told assistant coaches Bernie Bickerstaff and Chuck Person Monday they would not return to the Lakers' coaching staff... Read More »

Dwight Howard was advised in a doctor visit on Wednesday that surgery isn't necessary to treat a torn labrum on his right shoulder. Whether Howard resigns with the Lakers remains another issue. But Howard's visit with Dr. James Tibone of the... Read More »

Pau Gasol left his exit meeting with general manager Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday with an increased sense that he may very well have played his last game with the Lakers. “The future is uncertain," Gasol said. “There's no doubt about it. It's a... Read More »

Before settling into his seat in front of a horde of microphones and cameras, Kobe Bryant entered the Lakers' media room on a scooter. It personified his progress as he's slowly but surely progressed from a season-ending torn left Achilles.... Read More »

Nearly 2 1/2 weeks has passed since Kobe Bryant suffered a season-ending torn left Achilles tendon, and the Lakers star has already shown yet another sign of progress. Bryant tweeted out a photo via Instagram that he had his stitches removed.... Read More »

Whenever an NBA team doesn't win a championship, Steve Nash believes it's inevitable changes will happen in the offseason. But the Lakers guard stated in strong terms that he hopes that doesn't involve Dwight Howard. "I'm very hopeful that Dwight... Read More »

Dwight Howard took an early exit on Sunday in the final chapter of the Los Angeles Lakers season. With 9:51 remaining in the third quarter of Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs, Howard was ejected following his second technical foul. As Howard... Read More »

Dwight Howard didn't stick around for the end of the Lakers Game 4 loss to the Spurs on Sunday, and maybe it was just because he couldn't wait another moment for the season to finally be behind him. Howard picked up his second technical foul of... Read More »

Well, we don't have the Los Angeles Lakers to kick around anymore. Wait. Actually we do. The Lakers' off-season could be as intriguing and challenging as their 2012-13 season was disappointing and dysfunctional. That season ended with a thud... Read More »

This underachieving season has worn on Pau Gasol in every way imaginable. In what he described as a “roller coaster," Gasol navigated plenty of highs and lows. He faced reduced offensive role under Mike D'Antoni's system. The Lakers coach even... Read More »

It had all the trappings of a feel-good Hollywood story, but the only feel-good the Lakers need at the moment is an Achilles' insta-cure, some more Metta-physical knee ointment and a cool sip from the fountain of youth. But no, Kobe Bryant and... Read More »

An MRI taken Thursday afternoon revealed that Lakers guard Jodie Meeks has a partial ligament tear in his sprained left ankle, according to a league source. The Lakers had listed Meeks as doubtful to play in Game 3 Friday of their first-round... Read More »

Get ready for the Darius Morris era, Los Angeles Lakers fans. Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said Morris, a seldom-used, second-year guard, likely will start Friday's Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs because of injuries to Steve Blake and Steve... Read More »

It had been a while since Tony Parker had all the pieces in place. It had been a while since his teardrop dropped, his spin move spun and his jump shot sank. In short, it had been a while since the Spurs' All-Star point guard enjoyed a night like... Read More »

Los Angeles Lakers backup forward Jordan Hill has been cleared to play in Game 2 of the Lakers' opening-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, just three months after undergoing surgery on his left hip. Hill was originally expected to be... Read More »