Lakers 'went at each other a little bit' in morning meeting [Update]

Lakers 'went at each other a little bit' in morning meeting [Update]

The team holds a clear-the-air meeting, with Kobe Bryant very directly asking Dwight Howard if he dislikes playing with the long-time Lakers star.

Mike D'Antoni isn't the one to flip the switch for the Lakers

Kobe Bryant says it's time for a change, but the coach's reluctance to work overtime to correct things is the major cause for the Lakers' troubles. Is D'Antoni's heart really in the job?

Up next for the Lakers: Wednesday night at Memphis

The Lakers are sinking in the West standings, and turning things around won't be easy, playing on the road against the formidable Grizzlies.

Forget 'Showtime,' struggling Lakers may need slow time

With a stable of aging stars, some unhappy with their roles, the Lakers are only 12-19 running Coach Mike D'Antoni's fast-paced offense. 'We're going to have to change something,' Kobe Bryant says.

Lakers keep falling on court and in standings

Their 95-83 loss to the Bulls in Chicago leaves them alone in 12th place in the Western Conference. Pau Gasol is demoted to the bench, Dwight Howard takes only five shots and Lakers lose for the ninth time in 11 games.

Metta World Peace is content to stay with Lakers for rest of career

He could become a free agent in July but he says he wants to 'get past this adversity,' referring to team's recent struggles, and 'finish as a Laker.' It remains to be seen whether feeling is mutual.

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Meeks did not play for a second consecutive game Sunday as the Lakers lost, 108-103, to Toronto. Meeks hasn't played significant minutes since logging 32 against Houston on Jan. 8.

Lakers look sleepy in 108-103 loss to Raptors

Lakers look sleepy in 108-103 loss to Raptors

Playing an early game in Toronto, the Lakers fall behind by 16 points in the first quarter. Dwight Howard is ejected for getting two technicals and Kobe Bryant misses 22 of 32 shots.

Up next for the Lakers: Monday at Chicago

Up next for the Lakers: Monday at Chicago

The Lakers play the Bulls, whose last three games have gone to overtime.

Lakers look to get on the road to recovery

Lakers look to get on the road to recovery

Club is 5-12 away from Staples Center, the last victory coming Dec. 22 in overtime at Golden State. Not a good sign for a team that will play 24 of its last 43 games on the road.

Miami Heat regains its mojo, shows what it's made of

Miami Heat regains its mojo, shows what it's made of

LeBron James and the defending NBA champions end a fractured six-game road trip with redemptive wins over Golden State and the Lakers.

NBA quotes of the week

NBA quotes of the week

Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni and star Kobe Bryant appear to be better with a quip than the team is at playing basketball right now.

Up next for Lakers: at Toronto on Sunday

Up next for Lakers: at Toronto on Sunday

The Raptors have lost four consecutive games after a 10-3 run that included several victories against losing teams.

Lakers hit the road with issues

Lakers hit the road with issues

Pau Gasol wants to start, Kobe Bryant wants to guard the top opposing player and Shaquille O'Neal wants Dwight Howard to lose the headband.

Get serious: Fun-loving Dwight Howard is not the Lakers' problem

Get serious: Fun-loving Dwight Howard is not the Lakers' problem

Despite what some Lakers old-timers might say, Dwight Howard's penchant for enjoying himself doesn't diminish his intensity on the court.

Pau Gasol returns but Kobe Bryant hits only eight of his 25 shots

Pau Gasol returns but Kobe Bryant hits only eight of his 25 shots

After Lakers rally to tie, Heat scores the last nine points. Bryant struggles as James has 39 points.

Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard win fans' vote

Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard win fans' vote

Bryant makes his 15th All-Star team in 17 seasons and Howard's inclusion is questioned by television analysts.

Things are heating up with Lakers

Things are heating up with Lakers

It's Lakers against Miami in the main event, but subplots are LeBron vs. Kobe and Dwight Howard taking on Robert Horry.

Dwight Howard is settling into Kobe Bryant's neighborhood

Dwight Howard is settling into Kobe Bryant's neighborhood

After struggling through back surgery and adjusting to his role on a Lakers team that Bryant calls his own, Dwight Howard is finding his rhythm.

Up next for the Lakers: Thursday vs. Miami

Up next for the Lakers: Thursday vs. Miami

Lakers have lost four of last five against Heat.

Lakers face big decisions as trade deadline approaches

Lakers face big decisions as trade deadline approaches

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 21. The Lakers are reluctant to deal Pau Gasol, who's having a down season, because Dwight Howard might choose to leave as a free agent.