Lakers Move Toward Uncertain Future After Trifling Season After an ominously winless preseason, the Lakers' innumerable injuries and an early-season coaching change meant Los Angeles never established any cohesiveness in a cauldron of high expectations and fan pressure. After dropping to 17-25 in late January … Read more on Faried Helps Nuggets Push Series To Game 6 The free agent Howard, a seven-time All-Star center, wrapped up his first season in Los Angeles on Tuesday by vowing to make his decision in his own best interests, giving no indication he favored the Lakers over any other team. GALLINARI HAS SURGERY … Read more on New York Times Read more... ...