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R&B Star Brian McKnight sat down with LakerNation.com's Jason Riley to talk about his new album, the Lakers struggles, his relationship with Kobe Bryant, and his own dreams of playing in the League.

With the season on the line in Game 82, David Brickley and Jason Riley give their predictions on tonight's season-deciding game against the Rockets.

81 games weren't enough to decide the Western Conference Playoff Picture. The Lakers can finish as high as #7, or miss the playoffs completely. Game #82 vs. the Rockets on Wednesday will decide it.

Now that optimism is starting to rise again in LakerNation, give me four minutes of your time and I'll explain why I think this Lakers team - the one we've been drilling all season - has the potential to be the greatest team in NBA history.

In today's State of the Nation, we dive into the Lakers' playoff picture, pick our favorite first round opponent, and most importantly, try to figure out just how far this Lakers team can go once they get in.

In the latest edition of Voice of the Nation: Fastbreak, David Brickley and Jason Riley lay out the road to the postseason, and give you a few reasons why the Lakers may, or may not, play beyond 82 games this season.

Despite the lofty expectations this season, the Lakers have their work cut out for them if they plan to make the playoffs. We track their progress, and how they stack up with Houston, Utah and the rest of the West.

The apathetic, subpar, struggling Lakers are perfectly positioned for greatness. Our own Jason Riley explains why this Lakers season may be the best of all-time…

According to Yahoo! Sports Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers are offering Blake, Duhon, Ebanks and Morris for 2nd-rounders to free up roster spots.

In today's State of the Nation, our writers reflect back on the passing of Lakers' owner, and Los Angeles icon, Jerry Buss, and look ahead at what's in store for the Lakers after the All-Star break.

So far, Dwight Howard hasn't lived up to his potential with the Lakers. Does he deserve all the criticism he's been getting from fans and the media? David Brickley and Jason Riley discuss.

With the season hanging in the balance, how does Gasol's injury effect the Lakers, and what can they do to fill the void left by Pau's absence?

After injuring himself during the 4th quarter of last night's win, the Lakers have confirmed that Pau Gasol has a partial tear of his plantar fascia and will miss significant time.

Is the Kobe system the right system for the Lakers? More importantly, will Kobe continue to play distributor? David Brickley and Jason Riley break it down.