Earl Clark News

There were a number of reasons the Los Angeles Lakers disappointed during the 2012-13 campaign, but primary among them was the team's lack of depth.

Mar 28, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Deshaun Thomas shoots against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half of the semifinals of the West regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Staples Center.

Apr 28, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers injured guard Kobe Bryant watches the final seconds of the Lakers 103-82 loss to the Spurs in game four of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs at the Staples Center.

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Mar 31, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Ryan Kelly shoots against the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the finals of the Midwest regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.

When we last saw the Los Angeles Lakers in action, they were being unceremoniously ousted from the postseason at the hands of the eventual Western Conference Champion San Antonio Spurs.

Jun 1, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George battles for position with Miami Heat small forward LeBron James during the second half in game six of the Eastern Conference finals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

The NBA 's current collective bargaining agreement is designed to make a nonpartisan league more equitable.

With free agency right around the corner and the Nets in need of some more complementary pieces, let's talk about some players on the market that might make a positive impact for Brooklyn if they were to come here.

April 26, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Earl Clark goes in for a basket against the defense of San Antonio Spurs power forward Matt Bonner during the first half in game three of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs at Staples Center.

Apr 5, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Earl Clark blocks a shot by Memphis Grizzlies small forward Quincy Pondexter during the fourth quarter at the Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant only has a few years left to play at an elite level, which undoubtedly reduces the likelihood of him winning a sixth championship.

The half smirk, half grimace is a trademark Mike D'Antoni facial expression. It also pretty much sums up the Lakers' season.

The Los Angeles Lakers will not be be true contenders for the NBA title until after the dust from 2014 free agency settles.

Apr 5, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Earl Clark blocks a shot by Memphis Grizzlies small forward Quincy Pondexter during the fourth quarter at the Staples Center.

This is what the Pistons need to do this offseason if they want to make the playoffs this season.

The Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing an agreement with Lakers assistant Steve Clifford to become the team's next head coach, sources familiar with the situation told SI.com. According to multiple reports, Clifford and the Bobcats have agreed to the framework of a three-year deal worth just under $6 million, with the third year being a team option.

Devin Ebanks had one of the best seats in the crowd to watch the Lakers disappointing 2012-13 campaign.

AUGUST 10: Dwight Howard is introduced to the media as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers by General Manager Mitch Kupchak during a news conference at the Toyota Sports Center on August 10, 2012 in El Segundo, California.

Okay, we know, Salt Lake City possesses neither the Hollywood glamour of a Los Angeles nor the breezy beaches of a Miami , but they still have the cap space to lure in a free agent looking to make an easy pay day.