Have L.A. Lakers Lost Their Spark?

With all their historical pizzazz and current salary cap space, how is it the Lakers will almost certainly be the last place finishers in the high-stakes game to land either LeBron James or Carmelo Anthony?
NBA Rumors: LeBron, Carmelo Targets, But Lakers To Be Big Players In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers are planning to cast a wide net in free agency this summer that could extend well outside their much publicized pursuits of LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.
5 Teams Carmelo Anthony Should Consider in Free Agency

Sam Spiegelman identifies the best fits for Carmelo Anthony as the All-Star gets set to hit free agency.
NBA Rumors: Wolves To Move Kevin Love Before Draft Night?

Worried that Kevin Love’s frustration with the team could spiral into an even worse situation, the Timberwolves could deal the All-Star before the draft.
NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Turning Their Attention To Larry Brown, Scott Skiles

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly eyeing SMU coach Larry Brown and former Bucks coach Scott Skiles in their head coaching search.
NBA Rumors: Lakers ‘Cool’ On Derek Fisher As Coach as Knicks Jump To Forefront

Phil Jackson and Derek Fisher are expected to meet this week as the New York Knicks are growing more likely to sign the Thunder guard as their next coach.
NBA Rumors: Derek Fisher Unsure Of Retirement, Says He Wants A Leadership Role

Derek Fisher isn’t sure if he’s ready to hang up his cleats yet but is already a frontrunner for the Knicks’ head coaching job.
To Change Kobe, Byron Scott Better Hope For A Miracle

Byron Scott let it be known that Bryant wouldn’t have free reign to do Kobe Bryant things under his watch.