Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Rookie of the Year 2016: Karl-Anthony Towns beats out D’Angelo Russell, others

DeMar DeRozan needs to be key focus of Lakers

Dear Mitch Kupchak,

Lakers Rumors: J.B. Bickerstaff, Brian Shaw reportedly could join coaching staff

May 1, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) embraces Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) after the Raptors 89-84 win in game seven of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Paul George, DeMar DeRozan top list of players drawing interest from Lakers

May 1, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton (left) and head coach Steve Kerr (right) look on during the third quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Trail Blazers 118-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers hired Luke Walton too soon

March 4, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott watches game action against Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers head coaching search isn’t short of candidates

Apr 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) heads off the court after being replaced by Lakers forward Ryan Kelly (4) in the final seconds of the Lakers win over the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Bryant scored 60 points in the final game of his NBA career. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant Goes Off For 60 Points In His Final Career Game

Apr 11, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) greets the fans as he introduced prior to action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant Prepares To Say Good Bye To Basketball

Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Kevin Ollie talks to guard Daniel Hamilton (5) in the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NBA Draft: Lakers Predictions

Nov 10, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) reacts during the second half against Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Need To Get Rid Of Nick Young After Recent Events Involving Russell, Clarkson

D’Angelo Russell Is Causing Serious Problems

Byron Scott Continues To Use Handcuffs

Mar 20, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) reacts after the game against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Buddy Hield Should Be The Next Draft Pick For The Los Angeles Lakers

Mar 22, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) reacts during an NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Jet Past Memphis Grizzlies, Get Big Night From Jordan Clarkson

Mar 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Lou Williams (23) during a break in play during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. The Phoenix Suns won 95-90. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Fall To Phoenix Suns, Move One Step Closer To Lottery Pick

Mar 1, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D Angelo Russell (1) celebrates with Los Angeles Lakers center Roy Hibbert (left) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (back) after making a shot during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Lakers won 107-101. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

D’Angelo Russell Shines, Dropping 39 Points In Win Over Brooklyn Nets

Feb 29, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) and Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) fight for possession of the ball during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Thunder defeated the Kings 131-116. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

A Lakers Fan In Enemy Territory

Apr 23, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) drivers the ball against Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the second half in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics 103-95. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Kyrie Irving Clearly Frustrated In Cleveland, Could Turn To Lakers

Feb 27, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) prepares to return the game after having his ankle examined during action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Steph Curry Goes Lights Out In OKC, Ties Kobe Bryant Three-Point Record

Lakers Enter Seven Game Losing Streak After Falling To Memphis Grizzlies

D’Angelo Russell Will Start For Remainder Of This Season For Los Angeles Lakers

Feb 10, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

The Lakers Have Had A Surprisingly Successful Season So Far

Feb 8, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) smiles on the court in the game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Oklahoma City won 122- 106. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook Shares Thoughts On Possibly Playing In Los Angeles

Feb 10, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) talks to Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) prior to their game at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Crushed By Cavaliers In Cleveland

Feb 6, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kobe Bryant (24) gestures after hitting a three point shot during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant Left Outside Top Ten By ESPN’s Top 100 NBA Rank

Dec 16, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson looks on during a stop in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Phil Jackson Could Make Return To Lakers As Soon As Next Season

Feb 6, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kobe Bryant (24) passes the ball around San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Keep It Close In Kobe Bryant’s Farewell To The San Antonio Spurs