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One man who played on some dynastic Lakers teams of the past feels the current Lakers can end up with a high seed in the Western Conference.

1. Lakers and Celtics renew rivalry. These franchises have dominated the NBA over the last 100 years, with Boston winning 18 and Los Angeles taking down 17. The next highest team only has seven, and it should be fun to watch these storied franchises battle with superstars like LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Jayson Tatum taking the floor.

LeBron James is questionable for the Lakers' game against the Celtics due to a foot injury, adding to the team's injury woes including Anthony Davis' calf issue. Key players Jalen Hood-Schifino, Christian Wood,

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have been rivals since the beginning of the NBA and the rivalry seems to be alive and well. Ahead of the first matchup

LeBron James makes NBA history at age 40 with an incredible 21-point triple-double, becoming the oldest player to achieve this feat in a dominant Lakers victory

From Celtics vs. Lakers to Thunder vs. Mavericks, tonight’s 9-game NBA slate promises action-packed matchups with playoff implications.

Magic Johnson said Tatum refused to work out for the Lakers. Tatum's camp says that isn't true. Here's what happened -- and why the 2017 draft is a now defining moment in Lakers-Celtics lore.

Given that schedule, the Celtics also chose a cautious approach with several of their veterans. Jrue Holiday (shoulder), Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Al Horford (big toe) all were ruled out against the Clippers after being listed as questionable.

Some NBA fans are focused on the here and now. Who's on my team, how are they doing, etc. Others not only do that, they also obsess over the happenings around t