As the Lakers season is winding down all of the focus will be on the competency of Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss and whether they can make the right decisions.
Valerie Morales
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The Lakers play the Pelicans on April Fool's Day. No need for jokes because the Lakers season, since its inception, has been one long, tragic comic joke.
In their quest for a top lottery pick, the Lakers face the 76ers. With a loss, they can cut Philly's lead in half.
The Lakers play the Nets in NY and will face their former player, Earl Clark, who had a career year in 2012-13 but has been a journeyman player since.
After three losing seasons, Kobe Bryant demanded to be traded. He couldn't be talked out of it. So how did he end up in the Finals the next year?
The Lakers play Toronto, the third game of their 5 game road trip in which they are 1-1. The Lakers stunned the Raptors in November with a win.
The Lakers blew a 3 point lead with 22 seconds left but gutted out an overtime victory when Jordan Clarkson hit two free throws.
The Lakers had a successful opening night of a Jordan Clarkson, Jeremy Lin backcourt.They poured in 49 points and 14 assists. Next up are the Timberwolves.
The Lakers face a scorching hot Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Jeremy LIn replaces Wayne Ellington in the starting lineup
The Lakers don't receive the criticism and heat the Sixers get for basically doing the same thing. Building a roster that cannot compete on a NBA level
Officially, Steve Nash announced his retirement from the NBA. The 8 time All Star who is the third all-time assist leader could not overcome his injuries.