Here are three ways the Lakers are dramatically different this year -- and one way they are troublingly the same.

His 17-5 record in those matchups is reason enough to pick his ... This article was originally published on fansided.com as ...

What to expect from the top Los Angeles Lakers players and how to watch the game as they face off against the Memphis ...

What to expect from the top Los Angeles Lakers players and how to watch the game as they face off against the Toronto Raptors ...

While Russell has maintained solid scoring numbers as a reserve, his assists have taken a hit. As a starter (eight games), Russell averaged 5.6 assists per night, but he's totaled only four dimes ...

Nash was a veteran when he played with the Lakers, so his numbers were much lower during those years. That said, Nash was a positive influence on the young players. Fans and pundits agree that ...

1. Cam Reddish has made the most of his increased playing time, averaging 7.3 points (73.3% shooting, 66.7% on 3-pointers), 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.1 minutes per game while also mostly ...

The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising move on Thursday that they would be declining the third-year rookie option on ...

He has posted similar numbers to his rookie ... is in Year 2 of a four-year, $94.5 million deal. Johnson profiles as a prime trade target for the Lakers given his age – he turns 29 years old ...

When that happens, his $18.2 million cap figure jumps to $25.5 million. Considering how little matching salary the Lakers have to work with, that difference would be meaningful, but a deal will ...