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Although Alvin Gentry has a standing offer on Mike D'Antoni's Lakers staff as an assistant coach, he'd prefer to return to Los Angeles as head coach of the Clippers.

The uncertain destiny of the self-proclaimed Superman can be broken down into 10 simple realities.

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he was "hopeful" and "optimistic" that Dwight Howard will be back with the Lakers next season and beyond.

Dirk Nowitzki's intention to take a "significant pay cut" next summer will be part of the Dallas Mavericks' sales pitch in July as they attempt to sign a superstar in free agency.

A judge has set a June 17 trial to determine whether a New Jersey auction house can sell memorabilia from Kobe Bryant's high school days and early pro career.

The Milwaukee Bucks are seriously considering hiring Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan as their next coach, according to a report by USA Today Sports.

In the first move of what's sure to be a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, coach Mike D'Antoni informed Bernie Bickerstaff and Chuck Person on Monday that they will not be retained as assistant coaches for next season.

Dwyane Wade, who has been nursing a bruised knee, practiced Friday for the first time this week and plans to play in Game 1 of the Miami Heat's next playoff series.

Phil Jackson will help the Detroit Pistons search for a coach.

Bradford Doolittle looks at what's next for Phil Jackson. The Raptors, with a young and talented roster, tops the list of potential destinations.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he was "hopeful" and "optimistic" that Dwight Howard will be back with the Lakers next season and beyond.

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 is time for LA to think about the summer of 2014 and the next era of Lakers basketball.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Bradford Doolittle looks at what's next for the Lakers following their first-round elimination from the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013

SAN ANTONIO -- Jodie Meeks sat with his left leg elevated on the chair next to him as he watched his teammates shoot around after practice Tuesday. Meeks missed his second consecutive practice after spraining his left ankle in the first half of th...