By Mike Bresnahan
Kobe Bryant says it is 'very important' for the soon-to-be free agent to come back, and General Manager Mitch Kupchak says he's optimistic. Pau Gasol doesn't get strong indication of his future.
By Bill Plaschke
Franchise is in disarray, and perhaps only one man can fix it: Phil Jackson. But not in the way you might think.
By Mike Bresnahan
Nash calls this season the most frustrating of his 17-year career and wants to make next season 'a phenomenal experience.' To that end, he is 'very hopeful' the soon-to-be free agent center will return.
By T.J. Simers
Fans are upset with Howard over Lakers' wasted season, and his ejection in final game. But he's still the best option to build around. Re-signing him is essential.
By Bill Plaschke
The center has proven he can't handle being the face of a franchise like the Lakers. The team needs to rebuild and needs the financial flexibility it won't have if Howard is re-signed.
By Mike Bresnahan
Drearily departed: Lakers' lost season ends tepidly as Spurs roll, 103-82, in Game 4.
By Ben Bolch
Gasol stays classy as the Lakers' season ends with Game 4 loss to Spurs in first round, but he probably has played his last game for L.A. for team financial reasons. He appears stoic about his fate.
By Mike Bresnahan
Dwight Howard can decide to become a free agent, the Lakers can amnesty a player and several reserves probably won't return. The Lakers have the largest payroll in the NBA and could look to lower taxes.
By Bill Plaschke
Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni says he hears fans calling for Phil Jackson and understands why they do it. He also admits mistakes and vows to turn things around.
By Mike Bresnahan
They would have to do what's never been done before to come back from a 3-0 deficit to win four NBA playoff games. Beyond that, their future is uncertain.
Readers are split on Dwight Howard, but they're in agreement that Kobe Bryant should mind his own tweeting business.
By Bill Plaschke
A 120-89 loss in Game 3 to the San Antonio Spurs puts the Lakers in a 3-0 series deficit that no miracles, casts, bandages or painkillers can help.
By Mike Bresnahan
Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and Steve Blake are out, Darius Morris and Andrew Goudelock start, and Lakers lose 120-89. They trail series 3-0; season could end Sunday.
By Eric Pincus
San Antonio pulls away for a 120-89 victory to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven playoff series.
By Ben Bolch
The D-League's MVP takes advantage of his start in Game 3, but his 20 points fall short of what the Lakers need.
By Mike Bresnahan
NBA's president of basketball operations says strategy slows the game down. Dwight Howard says he needs to make his free throws.