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Tim MacMahon discusses whether Dirk Nowitzki's planned pay cut will allow the Mavericks to sign a premier free agent.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-paid American athlete for the second year in a row.

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.

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

The LA Hot Button this week is answered by ESPNLA Now host Mark Willard: Should the Lakers trade Pau Gasol in the offseason?

Israel Gutierrez discusses why the NBA's rash of injuries shouldn't lead to a shortened season.

Tim Grover says Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant are what he calls 'cleaners.' The best of the NBA's leaders. LeBron, he says, isn't there yet, but can get there with a title this season.

RareInk CEO Tim Muret joins Michele Steele to discuss providing the official art of the NBA, including works of Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

ESPNLA Now host Mark Willard breaks down the good and the bad of Kobe's live tweeting during the Lakers playoff game. Although Kobe has tweeted he won't do it again, Willard gives Kobe rave reviews.

Ramona Shelburne discusses Phil Jackson's interest in working in the NBA next season.

The burning question for the LA Hot Button: Should the Lakers amnesty Kobe Bryant? ESPNLA Now host, Mark Willard, provides insight to Kobe's injury issue.

Lakers athletic trainer Gary Vitti discusses the recovery time for Kobe Bryant, who is expected to miss 6-9 months after surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon.

The burning question for this week's LA Hot Button: Will the Lakers make the playoffs? ESPNLA's Jeff Biggs makes his prediction.

J.A. Adande and Israel Gutierrez on the protocol for retiring players' jerseys.

Dwight Howard spent the off day working at the Los Angeles Airport Delta counter.