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As we have seen over the last two years, no possibility can be counted out when it comes to Lakers center Dwight Howard and the long-awaited signing of what will be his third contract, which will happen shortly after he hits free agency in July.

Kobe Bryant was named to the All-NBA first team for the eleventh time in his career after an outstanding 2012-2013 campaign.

Phil Jackson picked up the phone and Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak was on the other line.

Apr 14, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol celebrates after making a 3-point basket in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at the Staples Center.

From the smallest guy in the league to one of the biggest, the Lakers need help across the board.

April 26, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash , point guard Steve Blake , assistant coach Chuck Person, head coach Mike D According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo , Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Steve Clifford will be interviewing with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

As the Los Angeles Lakers have proven, just putting together a conglomerate of superstars may still yield enough flaws to ultimately tank a season rather than bringing instant contender status.

The Lakers look to the stars for answers this off season. They need healthy recoveries, some fresh talent and a reset of the Big Four.

Sure, the Lakers would love to add depth behind the injury-prone duo of Steve Nash and Steve Blake, but can they afford it? It seems unlikely on two fronts.

In this series, we'll take a look just at what went wrong for the 2012-2013 LA Lakers.

Spurs forward Tim Duncan shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard defends during the first half Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Los Angeles.

But fresh off a first-round sweep at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs , there are plenty of questions surrounding the Lakers now.

The Silver Screen & Roll crew gathers for some more post-mortem mourning on the 2012-2013 season.

The Lakers face a Summer full of tough decisions, but there is one clear cut approach they must take with their future.

After enduring a roller-coaster season described by Hall of Famer Earvin 'Magic' Johnson as "one of the worst" in franchise history, Los Angeles Lakers fans are scratching their heads over what may happen next.

The first in a series of posts, we'll take a look just at what went wrong for the 2012-2013 LA Lakers.

Still, the postseason plan the Mamba laid out during his exit interview is one that Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak would be wise to follow: add length, speed and athleticism to this aging roster .

Time passed in the last 48 hours that entailed Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak listening, asking questions and providing feedback.

A night removed from Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard banishing himself from a series-clinching loss, Brook Lopez did just the opposite.

After 16 seasons, Tim Duncan knows the NBA postseason is no time for mercy. Particularly when an opponent is down and seemingly ready to go out.