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FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2017 file photo, former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant arrives for a halftime ceremony, retiring both of his jersey's during an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, in Los Angeles. Bryant is nominated for an Oscar in the animated short category for “Dear Basketball,” based on a poem he wrote in 2015 announcing his impending retirement from basketball. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Kobe Bryant may win yet another trophy _ an Oscar

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram, right, has his shot blocked by New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis, of Latvia, during the first half on an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers run past Knicks late for 6th win in 8, 127-107

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers center Domantas Sabonis, right, is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers guard Tyler Ennis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Clarkson leads short-handed Lakers to 99-86 win over Pacers

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) passes between Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) and forward Paul George, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Anthony, Adams lead Thunder past Lakers 114-90

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Lonzo Ball out vs Thunder, unlikely to play Friday either

Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Brooks scores 19 to lead Grizzlies over Lakers 123-114

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) signals to a teammate during an offensive possession against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Randle leads Lakers past Mavericks in OT

By SEAN SHAPIRO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Lonzo Ball, left, tries to block a shot by San Antonio Spurs' Kyle Anderson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ingram sends Lakers past Spurs to 3rd straight win, 93-81

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

The father of American basketball players LiAngelo and LaMelo, LaVar Ball attends during the training session at the BC Prienai-Birstonas Vytautas arena in Prienai, Lithuania, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. LiAngelo Ball and LaMelo Ball have signed a one-year contract to play for Lithuanian professional basketball club Prienai - Birstonas Vytautas, in the southern Lithuania town of Prienai, some 110 km (68 miles) from the Lithuanian capital Vilnius.(AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

LaVar Ball is drama, and the NBA thrives on drama

By Thom Loverro

Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein, left, blocks the shot of Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Double-doubles by Randle, Ball push Lakers past Kings 99-86

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Isaiah Taylor, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram defends during the first half of a basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers beat Hawks 132-113 to end 9-game losing streak

By ALEX VEJAR - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, left, talks with coach Luke Walton during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LaVar Ball tells ESPN Luke Walton has lost Lakers; coaches react

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Lakers waive veteran center Andrew Bogut after 24 games

Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard, right, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kemba gets 19 in Hornets’ 108-94 rout of slumping Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook, center, is double-teamed by Los Angeles Lakers' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, left, and Julius Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ferguson, Westbrook lead Thunder over skidding Lakers 133-96

By STEVE 'DILBECK - Associated Press

Lakers’ Ball, Lopez cleared for practice return from injury

Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, right, tries to reach the ball as Los Angeles Lakers' Brandon Ingram drives in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Butler scores 28 points; Timberwolves beat Lakers 114-96

By MIKE COOK - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) shoots between Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and center Nene (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Paul helps Rockets to 148-142 win over Lakers in double OT

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, right, tangles with Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle as Griffin shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Griffin returns to lead Clippers past Lakers, 121-106

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) shoots around Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Timberwolves beat Lakers 121-104 for first Christmas win

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press