The Los Angeles Lakers' playoff chances continue to dwindle. What does it mean for LeBron James and the future of the franchise?
Our NBA experts answer the big Lakers questions.
1. The Lakers' playoff chances are ...
Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN: Remote. By dropping game after game against non-playoff opponents, the Lakers have surrendered control of their fate to the teams who sit above them in the standings. Even if the Lakers were to finish 13-5 in their brutal remaining schedule, a 6-10 finish by the LA Clippers and 7-10 finish by the San Antonio Spurs would edge them out.