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Chris Palmer grades key players from two of the most disappointing teams in the NBA -- the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2013

As part of Insider's series looking at the top candidates to beat the Miami Heat in 2012-13, Chris Palmer examines whether the Los Angeles Lakers have improved after their offseason moves.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2012

Chris Palmer takes a look at the aftermath of the Lakers' loss to the Heat and says the only way Kobe & Co. will beat LeBron is if they trade for the guy they play against Friday: Dwight Howard.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2012

Chris Palmer takes a look at how the dynamic duo of Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant might compare to Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant, should the Lakers acquire Howard.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2012

For some NBA stars, like Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, offseason improvement means a visit to Houston for footwork lessons from Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon.

Story | Conversation | March 01, 2011