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Los Angeles Lakers' 2012 season preview: Time is not a luxury for this squad; character and experience will drive its success.

Kobe Bryant said he believes the Los Angeles Lakers "finally figured it out" when they finished the season on a 28-12 run, and that if the core of himself, Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash returns, "We can win a championship, no doubt about it."

Injuries and chemistry issues derailed the season early and often.

It wasn't always pretty, but the Lakers are in the playoffs and ready for anything.

In starting their time without Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers must unlearn how to play with him, without forgetting what he taught them.

Bryant's injury threatens a career and the future of a franchise.

With steep taxes looming, the team will have difficult choices to make soon.

With Shaq giving him a push, Dwight Howard is stepping up as he needs to

For just the third game this season, the Los Angeles Lakers will look pretty much as they were intended to look back in August when visions of becoming a superteam danced in their heads.

Dwight Howard said he's rededicated himself since the All-Star break.

Just when you think he's done it all, Kobe Bryant takes it to another level.

Mike D'Antoni and the Los Angeles Lakers understand that their original goal of a high-octane offense is not the best way to the playoffs now.

It's uncertain how the death of Jerry Buss will affect the Lakers, but winning certainly cures all.

Kobe Bryant's reprimand of a Twitter follower for a homophobic tweet is a welcome response.

Kobe Bryant doesn't get what all the fuss was about.

In a season of turmoil, what have we learned about the Lakers?