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After having to make do with a thin roster for much of the last two years, the Lakers are suddenly deep, and the proof is in the pudding.

No, this was not the expectation for the final month of the regular season, the Miami Heat scrambling to deal with the nuances of the NBA’s play-in tournament, the second-chance postseason event for four teams lacking the wherewithal to secure direct playoff entry with a top-six seed.

D'Angelo Russell has been a spark plug and an accelerator for the Lakers ever since returning to the team about a month ago.

In honor of Anthony Davis' 30th birthday, here's a look at his five best games as a member of the Lakers (so far).

LOS ANGELES — The vibes were sometimes off. And the inconsistent vibes led to inconsistent play.

Kobe Bryant reportedly changed his Los Angeles Lakers jersey number from no.8 to the no.24 in a direct shot at Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan as he aimed to surpass the iconic guard

The Lakers are continuing to heat up lately, and the Raptors got scorched by them on Friday night down the stretch.

LOS ANGELES — It’s how D’Angelo Russell can move with the basketball in his hands, slickly navigating defenses with patience before darting to the spot he wants to get to.

The vocal leader questioned who the team would add before providing two examples of NBA greats that wouldn’t be ready to accept a role in Memphis.

Here's all you need to know ahead of Friday's Lakers versus Raptors game.

Some fans of the Purple and Gold may have a bit of an issue with Shaquille O'Neal all-time Lakers starting five.