Los Angeles Lakers

Jordan Clarkson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a shot against David Lee #10 and Andrew Bogut #12 of the Golden State Warriors on October 9, 2014 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Jordan Clarkson Shines In D-League

Los Angeles Lakers: Rajon Rondo Chase Ends For Now

Los Angeles Lakers: Julius Randle’s Rehab Progressing

Los Angeles Lakers: What Do Kevin Durant’s Comments Mean?

Dec 15, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts during the game against Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana Pacers defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 110-91. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Fatigue Finally Sets In vs. Pacers

Dec 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) celebrates after surpassing Michael Jordan on the NBA All-Time Scoring List during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Appreciating Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant: Passes Michael Jordan For 3rd All-Time In Career Scoring

Oct 6, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) is defended by Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) during the second half at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Jeremy Lin Going Forward

Oct 16, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts against the Utah Jazz at the Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Is Angry Kobe Bryant Helping?

Dec 2, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) celebrates after making a three point basket during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant’s PR Stunt Shows He’s Psychological Master

Dec 3, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) reacts after making a shot late in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at the Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Spurs 95-93. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Should Lakers Trade For Brook Lopez?

Dec 7, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts on the bench during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant To Retire After 2015-16?

Dec 7, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts on the bench during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: New Lineup, Same Result

Jan 15, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics won 88-83. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: The Pursuit Of Rajon Rondo

Oct 21, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) goes up for a layup against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Jeremy Lin Rumors: Leaving The Los Angeles Lakers?

Nov 18, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Justise Winslow (12) drives against Michigan State Spartans guard Bryn Forbes (5) in the 1st half of the State Farm Champions Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Porter Binks-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Justise Winslow On The Draft Board?

Dec 3, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) stands on the court against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 111-95. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant: Are Hometown Deals a Bad Thing?

Dec 3, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) stands on the court against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 111-95. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Winning Could Prove Costly In Draft Hunt

Nov 30, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) takes a free throw in the second half of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center. Lakers won 129-122 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Kobe Bryant Entering History Books

Nov 23, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts after missing a basket as heads down court in the second half of the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. Nuggets won 101-94. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Must Embrace Lose-To-Win Strategy

Nov 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves players Anthony Bennett (24), Corey Brewer (13) and Chase Buddinger (10) at Staples Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 120-119. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Late-Game Execution Leads to 13th Loss

Los Angeles Lakers: Last Season Of Wesley Johnson?

Oct 29, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) against the Phoenix Suns during the home opener at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Lakers 119-99. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Jeremy Lin Quietly Having Career Year For Lakers

Jan 9, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark (6) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Tiago Splitter (22) during the second half at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 108-105. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Reuniting With Earl Clark

Nov 23, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts after missing a basket as heads down court in the second half of the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. Nuggets won 101-94. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Kobe Bryant The Worst Teammate Ever?

Apr 7, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Earl Clark (6) guards Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Jamal Crawford (11) in the second half of the game at the Staples Center. Clippers won 109-95. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Earl Clark’s Potential Role

Dec 13, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Xavier Henry (7) dribbles the ball in front of Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Reggie Jackson (15) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Xavier Henry Tears Achilles’ Tendon

October 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) practices before the Lakers play against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Holding Onto Steve Nash Best Move