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The Forum: Mark Willard and Arash Markazi debate whether the Lakers can compete next season with their current roster.

The Forum: Mark Willard and Arash Markazi discuss the Lakers' injury problems and identity issues during the 2012-13 season.

Phil Jackson is in the news every day. Will he return to the NBA? What does he want? Where will he land? Would he run a good front office? Will he coach? Marc Stein and David Thorpe weigh in.

Marc Stein and David Thorpe on coach of the year, coach of the playoffs, coaches on the hot seat, coaches doing smart things and coaches doing dumb things. A playoff coaching special.

Arash Markazi discusses how the Lakers should approach building for next season.

The Forum: Mark Willard and Arash Markazi discuss the moves the Lakers can make in light of their recent financial issues and stay competitive next season.

Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson and Dr. Jerry Buss have long defined the franchise -- and none are around at the moment. J.A. Adande looks ahead.

Trainer Tim Grover on what it's going to take to get Kobe Bryant his sixth ring.

Mark Willard and Arash Markazi discuss any potential positives for the Lakers after losing Kobe Bryant for the foreseeable future.

The recently departed Suns coach on LeBron James, the Lakers struggles, who will win the West and Russell Westbrook.

Marc Stein on the Lakers' options moving forward, Marc Gasol's All-Star snub, and the chances the Celtics make a move before the trade deadline.

John Hollinger drops in to talk about the Lin-Harden dilemma in Houston, the ongoing problems in L.A., and Dwight Howard's likely destination next season.

Kobe Bryant sits down with Stephen A. Smith to talk about his role as a leader, his future, and whether Dwight Howard will return to the Lakers next year.

Kobe Bryant sits down with Stephen A. Smith to talk about his level of frustration with the season, why he is happy with the Lakers' roster, center Dwight Howard, and the Lakers' replacing Mike Brown with Mike D'Antoni.

Henry Abbott and John Hollinger on whether Hack-A-Dwight is an effective strategy and why the league is trying to prevent it.

David Thorpe loves Mike D'Antoni's offense, and he loves the Lakers' top players, but he doesn't see a match between coach and roster. Plus Coach Thorpe's favorite rookie.