Dexter Fishmore

The Los Angeles Lakers were busy in the offseason, with the additions of Dwight Howard and Steve Nash. The expectations are enormous.

The new regime in Westwood has the Bruins off to a roaring start. Now the challenge is to handle success.

The Bruins have a new coach, a new quarterback and talent throughout the roster. At long last, the program seems headed in a decent direction.

The Lakers have reportedly landed Dwight Howard without parting with Pau Gasol. Time to start printing another banner?

On Wednesday the Lakers shocked the NBA by landing the two-time MVP for a package of draft picks. How does it affect their title odds and their chances of landing Dwight Howard?

Pau seems ticketed for Atlanta, Minneapolis or Houston. He's still really good, which is why he's got to go.

Following a brutal Game Four collapse, the curtain's about to fall on this version of the Lakers. Tonight's Game Five could be ugly.

All signs point to a decisive Thunder victory. Can the Lakers thrive in their underdog role?

Mike Brown has one shot to pull the Lakers out of their tailspin and maybe save his own job.

All signs point to a long series, but rest, home court and Andrew Bynum tilt the balance of power ever so slightly in the Lakers' favor.