--AOL Fanhouse's Sam Amick has an extensive Q&A with Lakers forward Ron Artest.
--The Orange County Register's Janis Carr wonders who the next Lakers Hall of Famer will be.
--NBA.com's Scott Howard-Cooper reports Magic Johnson would like to run his own NBA team someday. Howard-Cooper also reports that Johnson is in talks about owning the Detroit Pistons and that Jerry West may be open to working for a team's front office someday.--ESPN Los Angeles' Andy Kamenetzky breaks down what Matt Barnes might bring to the Lakers next season.
--The New York Post's Lenn Robbins focuses on Lamar Odom's hometown roots and the possibility he may want to coach one day.--Rapradar.com reports Lakers guard Kobe Bryant helped Kanye West finish his rap album.
--Whatifsports.com runs a simulation featuring the Lakers and Celtics' all-time greatest team.
Tweet of the Day: "To discuss his recent induction, poker-loving Jerry Buss is meeting with local reporters today ... at Bicycle Casino" -- KevinDing (Orange County Register's Lakers beat writer Kevin Ding)
Reader Comment of the Day: "Forget having Ron do a live chat. Let's see how much it costs to have him host a blog party. Bandwagon, anyone?" -- LakerLass
--Mark Medina
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