Could the Lakers have the best offense in history? A comparison between this Lakers roster and best offenses of the past shows it may be possible. The Lakers acquired the most important ingredient.

If there are any major concerns we should have about this season's Lakers (as presently constructed), they should be focused squarely on the backcourt. Sure, there's Kobe, but take a look at the...

What the what?!? Silver Screen and Roll presses on with previewing a season that may never happen, because life sometimes requires you to be on the wrong end of a cliche.

Will the Lakers win another title this year? Our authors weigh in with their predictions.

A breakdown of a half-dozen stats that will shape the course of the Lakers' three-peat campaign.

Breaking down the Lakers' schedule, month-by-month.

Will LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh be enough to knock off the defending champs? The NBA world is dying to find out.

The Orlando Magic are deep, talented and well coached. But did last season represent their best shot at an NBA championship?

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Kobe Bryant is now 32 years old, and the injuries have started piling up. We look at what to expect this from one of the greatest ever.