It's no longer a zero-sum game as Lakers finally get first win

The Los Angeles Lakers on Monday were granted a Disabled Player Exception by the NBA in the wake of the long-term leg injury suffered opening night by rookie forward Julius Randle, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the Lakers 

Ever since former Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn refused to give Love the five-year max extension off the rookie contract, Love has been rumored to be eyeing a contract with the Lakers. It usually cropped up whenever things with the Wolves 

Lakers 107, Charlotte Hornets 92. The Lakers ended their five-game losing streak to open the season by rolling to a 15-point win over Charlotte on Sunday night at Staples Center. UPDATE: It's no longer a zero-sum game as Lakers finally get first win.

Fear not. The Lakers won't go 0-82. After so much had gone wrong in two long weeks, they unwrapped a surprisingly easy victory Sunday to end their worst start in 57 years. Partial standing ovations in the third quarter turned into loud appreciative

Jeremy Lin looked more than comfortable. Carlos Boozer suddenly appeared to have another season or two of basketball left in him. Kobe Bryant didn't take 37 shots. The Lakers were as balanced as they've been this season in winning for the first time