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Life hasn't been much fun of late for the Charlotte Bobcats. Just seven victories were notched last season, setting a record for the lowest winning percentage in league history. With a 25 percent chance for the first pick in the 2012 draft, they watc...

As Brian mentioned in Thursday's Rapid Reaction, math is not on the Lakers' side at the moment. Even if you believe the eventual return of Pau Gasol and especially Steve Nash can help this team round into quality form (and for what it's worth, I do),...

On its face, a four-game road trip seems like the last thing the struggling Lakers need at this moment. However, among their myriad issues are recurring bouts with complacency, and time away from Staples Center could theoretically alleviate that ... ...

LOS ANGELES -- On the plus side, the Los Angeles Lakers put the screws to the Utah Jazz down the stretch of the fourth quarter, transforming what appeared to be a deflating blowout home loss in the making into merely a deflating home loss. That's ...

Mike D'Antoni has steadfastly insisted Steve Nash's return will fix many of the issues currently plaguing the Lakers. Taking that sentiment a step further, which Laker stands to benefit the most from the point guard suiting up? We discuss....

When the Oklahoma City Thunder shocked the world by trading James Harden just days before the season opener, many wondered whether the franchise was prioritizing the bottom line ahead of winning. On and off the court, Harden's been a critical factor ...

For 24 minutes Tuesday night in Houston, it appeared the Lakers were on the verge of bouncing back from a mortifying loss to Orlando with a blowout win over a Rockets squad with consecutive home wins under its belt. After 36 minutes, it seemed the La...

Under the best of circumstances, conventional wisdom dictated the Lakers would require some time to jell. With so many new faces (and at the time, a new offense, which eventually sparked the decision for a new coach), instant chemistry would be a tal...

LOS ANGELES -- Tuesday's 79-77 loss to the Indiana Pacers may have been the most aesthetically unappealing loss of this season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but Sunday's loss to the Orlando Magic topped it. At least Indiana plays good defense, which ca...

After Tuesday's lemon against Indiana, this was just what the doctor ordered. Defensively, there were issues, particularly when it came to stopping ball penetration. But the Lakers played with great energy all night, and the offense was souped up wit...

If the Lakers have been the most underwhelming team relative to expectations so far this season, the Denver Nuggets may run a close second. After pushing L.A. to the limits in a tough, seven-game first round series during the 2012 playoffs, the ingre...

Mike D'Antoni has arrived, but Pau Gasol's game still remains largely absent. Can the Lakers' new coach meld his system with El Spaniard's skills? If not, what is Gasol's trade value? We discuss....

The Lakers aren't the only team with high expectations that has struggled out of the gate. After providing the Miami Heat with a credible 2012 Eastern Conference semifinals challenge, the Indiana Pacers were expected to be one of the most dangero...

During a recent edition of The Forum, I singled out Darius Morris as the most pleasant surprise of the season for the Los Angeles Lakers. To me, Morris epitomizes an unseen turn of events, given his inexperience and how shaky the kid looked during pr...

The Lakers haven't played many high-end opponents this young season, much less many outside the cozy confines of Staples Center. Tonight, they'll get a serious taste of both. The Memphis Grizzlies are playing as well as any team in the NBA. At 8-2, t...

Kobe Bryant is currently paced to enjoy one of his strongest seasons in recent memory, what with the eye-popping efficiency and impressive blend of scoring and facilitating. Will Mike D'Antoni's system help Bryant maintain this effect? We discuss....