Los Angeles Lakers

October 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black (28) controls the ball after stealing the ball from Houston Rockets forward Corey Brewer (33) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Tarik Black earns starting role with Lakers

Larry Nance Jr. named an ESPN rising star

Lakers beat Knicks in best team game yet

Julius Randle will be able to play against New York

Feb 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) lays the ball in the basket during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers News: Boston makes history with win over Los Angeles

Feb 2, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) dribbles as Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks on during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers slip up to start road trip, fall to Wizards in Washington

Apr 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers former player Earvin "Magic" Johnson introduces Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (not pictured) before a game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Bryant concludes his 20-year NBA career tonight. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Jeannie Buss hires Magic Johnson as special advisor

Jan 31, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) moves to the basket as Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (0) moves in to defend during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers hang on to beat the Denver Nuggets

January 6, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) moves the ball up court against the Miami Heat during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers vs Nuggets: Preview and analysis

Jan 22, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Pierre Jackson (55) guards Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Lakers 122-73. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers fall to Mavericks in worst outing for the team ever

Jan 20, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) against Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) during the third quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers recap: Los Angeles pummels Pacers in much-needed win

Jan 8, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) hug after the game against the Orlando Magic at Staples Center. Lakers won 112-95. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Ingram is starting to find his game with the Lakers

March 4, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Korver traded, proves NBA has truly changed

Jan 3, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) dunks the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of a NBA game at the Staples Center. Mandatory credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Julius Randle triple double lifts Lakers past Grizzlies

Dec 3, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) and guard Jose Calderon (5) react during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers prepare for home game against Grizzlies

Jan 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) holds on to a rebound in front of Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Raptors won 123-114. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers open 2017 in similar fashion, lose to Raptors

Dec 20, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton waits for a foul explanation in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Lakers 117-113. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers News: Four season records were set in Charlotte

Dec 7, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) reaches in against Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers vs Rockets: Three things to know

Nov 29, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton reacts to an officials call during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Lakers 105-88. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers projected starting lineup against the Rockets

Nov 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) goes toward the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Timofey Mozgov (20) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers News: 3 things the Lakers did right in Chicago

Nov 13, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (0) dribbles in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers vs Pelicans: Three keys to victory for Los Angeles

Oct 30, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng (9) reacts to a call in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers News: 4 key match ups to watch against the Pacers

Oct 28, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) reacts during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Young Productive As A Starter

Oct 9, 2016; Ontario, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) and forward Nick Young (0) celebrate against the Denver Nuggets at Citizens Business Bank Arena. The Lakers defeated the Nuggest 124-115. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Season Opener: 5 Things To Watch For

Oct 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) brings the ball up against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Young will be the Surprise Player For the Lakers

Oct 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Yi Jianlian (11) grabs a rebound against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers plan to waive forward Yi Jianlian after asking for release

Jan 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-115. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Forward Julius Randle Impact for the Upcoming Season

Is D’Angelo Russell or Someone Else the Next Face of the Lakers?