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The Los Angeles Lakers are nearly through yet another disappointing season, and now have 61 wins combined over the past three years — just slightly ahead of the Golden Warriors’ win-count for the current campaign.

The Lakers’ primary hope for a quick turnaround is luring a pair of top free agents this summer — with the biggest prize of all being Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Kevin Durant.

The challenge for the Lakers will be convincing Durant to leave a contending team to join a squad heading for a third straight lottery appearance.

That’s a hurdle the Lakers may not be able to overcome.

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The NBA’s national television deal will push the salary cap to at least $90 million next season, up from the current year’s $70 million. The spike in league income could enable over 20 teams to have at least one max slot for a free agent like Durant.

To the Lakers’ favor, they are on the short list of four or five teams with room for two mid-tier,...

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This is an NBA power ranking that was obviously written before the Lakers beat Golden State, in order to meet a deadline.

"The Los Angeles Lakers, after losing to the Golden State Warriors on national TV, are now a whopping 40 games under .500. Who would’ve thought this would be the case five years ago? I don’t think anyone could’ve predicted this with a straight face."

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-history-20160228-story.html

I hit the gym tonight
Over at 24 Hour Fitness
As I went to grab a locker
Odd behavior I did witness

Among the wall of lockers
End caps were out of space
If I grabbed one in the middle
Would I remember the place?

I immediately scanned for locker numbers
Placed at the top of every door
The two first numbers that came to mind?
Were 8 and 24

Not a birth month
And not a birth year
Jerseys #'s of a hometown athlete
That had that extra gear

That for 20 fleeting and glorious years
Of maniacal work and perspiration
Provided millions of worldwide fans
Countless memories and inspiration

Love him or hate him
Or anywhere in between
There's no denying the impact
Of the one and only Kobe Bean

Like my Dad loved Mickey's #7
And some cherished 32 or 23
How can you explain these random numbers
That are now ingrained in me?

You might not be a superhero
And you might not be a god
But whenever I see numbers 8 or 24
I will tip my hat and nod

You have my deepest respect Kobe
For your drive and...