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Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers puts up a shot over Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the NBA game at Staples Center on April 7, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers defeated the Lakers 109-95. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Lakers’ Howard Wants To Play With Clippers’ Paul; Kobe Wants 2 More Titles

The two top free agents of all of the NBA Clippers’ Chris Paul and Lakers’ Dwight Howard may want to play together next season, according to an ESPN report.

2013/06/14

Dwight Howard Loses Free Throw Contest To Columnist’s Daughter

Howard took part in a free throw contest with Los Angeles Times columnist T.J. Simers’ daughter, Kelly — he was on the losing end.

2013/06/02

Kobe Runs On Anti-Gravity Treadmill

While Dwight Howard continues to ponder his NBA future, Kobe Bryant continues his rehab from his tear on left Achilles on April 12.

2013/05/30

Sports Verdict: Who Is The NBA’s Best Free Agent? Dwight Howard Vs. Chris Paul

Perhaps the two biggest names available in unrestricted free agency this year are superstars Chris Paul and center Dwight Howard. The question is, which of them is the best value?

2013/05/30

Steve Clifford assistant coach of the Los Angeles Lakers during Media Day at Toyota Sports Center on October 1, 2012 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (credit: Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bobcats Hire Lakers Assistant Coach Clifford As New Head Coach

The Charlotte Bobcats have reportedly hired Lakers assistant coach Steve Clifford as their new head coach.

2013/05/27

The trio of Kobe Bryant (left), Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol may face an uncertain future with the Los Angeles Lakers, but all three made Sports Illustrated's "Fortunate 50" list. (credit: Harry How/Getty Images)

Kobe Keeps No. 4 Ranking Among Highest-Paid Pro Athletes

Even after an underachieving season by the Los Angeles Lakers marred by injuries and in-fighting, Kobe Bryant is still one of the highest-earning athletes in all of sports.

2013/05/15

Head Coach Mike D'Antoni of the Los Angeles Lakers draws up plays for his team against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 28, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Move Toward Uncertain Future After Trifling Season

Dwight Howard’s unrestricted free agency, coach Mike D’Antoni’s job status, Pau Gasol’s tenuous future, Metta World Peace’s amnesty possibilities and the injury comebacks of Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash are only the biggest issues facing the Lakers as they decide whether to try this grand experiment again.

2013/04/29

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Dwight Howard Tweets Apology Following Ejection From Lakers’ Final Game

Dwight Howard apologized on Twitter Sunday night after getting ejected from what became the Los Angeles Lakers’ last game of the season.

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Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers is consoled by Kobe Bryant after coming out of the game in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 28, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. The Spurs defeated the Lakers 103-82. (credit: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)thx

Lakers Season Over After First Round Sweep By Spurs

Tony Parker scored 23 points, and the San Antonio Spurs completed their first-round sweep of the injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers with a 103-82 victory in Game 4 on Sunday night.

2013/04/28

Lakers Suffer Worst Loss In Playoff History With 120-89 Loss To Spurs

Tim Duncan had 26 points and nine rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of first-round playoff elimination with a 120-89 victory in Game 3 on Friday night, the worst home playoff loss in franchise history.

2013/04/26

Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass over Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs during the Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs on April 21, 2013 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. (credit: D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ginobili, Parker Lead Spurs Past Lakers In Game 1

Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker scored 18 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 91-79 on Sunday in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series.

2013/04/21

Banged-Up Lakers, Spurs Clash In 1st Round Matchup

The San Antonio Spurs won’t be facing Kobe Bryant when they begin their playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

2013/04/20

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 17: Antawn Jamison #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Omer Asik #3 of the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on April 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Finish 7th After OT Win Over Houston, To Play Banged-Up Spurs In 1st Round

Steve Blake scored 24 points, Pau Gasol added his seventh career triple-double, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured the seventh playoff seed in the Western Conference with a 99-95 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

2013/04/17

Nash Questionable Friday Against Memphis

Steve Nash could return from a hamstring issue for Friday night’s home matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, though, potentially easing the burden on the 34-year-old Bryant.

2013/04/04

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 30: Kobe Bryant #24 and Paul Gasol #16 talk with Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a break in action against the Sacramento Kings on March 30, 2013 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Hang On To Beat Kings 103-98

Scoreboard | Stats | Standings SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and tied a season high with 14 assists despite a nagging left foot injury, and the Los Angeles Lakers kept pace for […]

2013/03/30