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The burning question for this week's LA Hot Button is: Will the Lakers make the playoffs? ESPNLA Now host Mark Willard provides his perspective.

Dwight Howard talks about his relationship with Stan Van Gundy and his motivations to win a championship.

Dwight Howard talks about his feelings for the Magic, what it will be like to return to Orlando, and how hes changed in the last year.

Dwight Howard talks with Ric Bucher about playing in immense pain with his back injury, the fear of having surgery, and when he thinks hell return to the court.

Dwight Howard talks about his last year in Orlando, the biggest lesson he learned, how he didnt want to end up being hated, and how he determined the Lakers were the right team for him.

Dwight talks about the allure of the Lakers, their history of great centers, and his path back to the court.

TrueHoop's Henry Abbott with Thomas Robinson and his sister Jayla one day before the 2012 NBA Draft.

Our NBA bloggers reveal what they are looking forward to in Round One of the Playoffs.

Our NBA bloggers & experts predict who would have the advantage in playoff match-ups from the NBA Playoff Predictor game. Playoffs predictions on Lakers vs. Grizzlies, Lakers vs. Mavericks, Clippers vs. Grizzlies, Pacers vs. Hawks and Magic vs. Celti

With two huge games this Wednesday, our bloggers predict who will be in the NBA Finals, with the Thunder and Heat as prime suspects. And in LA, our bloggers predict who will win the Battle of LA, Lakers or Clippers.

Al Campanis' son, grandson, Ted Koppel and others reflect on the momentous "Nightline" interview with Campanis 25 years ago that stunned viewers and put the issue of race in baseball under the microscope.

25 years ago, veteran Dodgers executive Al Campanis shocked the nation by making racially charged remarks on ABC's Nightline - an event that put Major League Baseball's hirng practices under intense scrutiny.

Our NBA 411 bloggers and experts review their team's trade moves, looking at teams that improved their positions, some that made questionable moves and those who were content to stand pat.

Bill Simmons asks President Barack Obama about the NBA lockout and playing with Chris Paul.