Lakers Notes: New CBA's Impact On LA, Unheralded Frontcourt Defenders, GOAT Talk

Los Angeles had an active off-day, as usual.

Yesterday, your Los Angeles Lakers reflected on their exciting 123-111 victory against some direct Western Conference play-in tournament competition in the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Here are all our news clips from Saturday:

• Lakers News: How Wenyen Gabriel's Effort Is Earning Respect Of His Most Decorated Teammate
• Lakers News: Win Over Wolves Eliminates West Competitor From Play-In 
• Lakers News: JR Smith Details Involuntary Retirement Following 2020 Lakers Season
• Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Emerging As LA's Most Versatile Defender
• Lakers News: Rudy Gobert Blames Timberwolves' Loss To Lakers On... Anthony Davis' Injury
• Lakers News: How New CBA May Kill LA Stars’ Chances At Year-End Awards
• Lakers News: Why One Of Michael Jordan's Favorite Former Colleagues Would Prefer To Play With LeBron James
• Lakers News: Recuperating LeBron James Talks Sunday Availability 

Today, the Lakers are hoping to improve their record to a lofty two games over .500 against a Houston Rockets team that's desperate to lose as many contests as possible. A win for LA would be a win for Houston in its race to the bottom, and the opportunity to draft Victor Wembanyama or Scoot Henderson (let's not talk about Brandon Miller).

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