Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, center, goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, center, goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles.
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Lakers at All-Star break: What’s happened, what lies ahead?
KEY MOMENT: When the Lakers hired Luke Walton as their head coach, which has created both a positive working environment and team structure. Walton and the Lakers would admit he’s a work in progress, like most first-year coaches.
Lakers vs. Kings Final Score: DeMarcus Cousins dominates, Lakers lose 97-96
The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising comeback effort on the back of Lou Williams, but DeMarcus Cousins was simply too much to overcome in a 97-96 loss. Williams scored 19 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, singlehandedly breathing life into a lifeless Lakers team, but nothing could stop the Kentucky terror.
NBA agent: Mitch Kupchak only GM who won’t tamper with free…
The Lakers have dreamed big in free agency the last few years, but they’ve struck out on the biggest stars. Then, after missing out on players like LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony , the Lakers have settled for scraps with the next tier of free agents already committed elsewhere.
Lakersa Tarik Black earns Luke Waltona s trust, more prominent role
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. >> It used to bother Tarik Black. In his first couple of seasons, he heard people discuss the young core of the Lakers, but never heard his own name included.