Lakers' Dwight Howard has 'got to get going,' Jeff Van Gundy says

ABC/ESPN analyst says the Lakers center should focus more on performance over image and stop waffling about his plans. But Van Gundy doesn't blame Howard for all of the Lakers' troubles.

Lakers try to put drama behind them as they return from long trip

Kobe Bryant-Dwight Howard dust-up and Pau Gasol injury aside, the Lakers do win four games out of seven on their extended Grammys trip. They must find their rhythm despite absences.

For the Lakers to have a shot, Dwight Howard has to shoot more

Howard has to demand to be a bigger part of the offense than he has been recently. Against the Heat, Howard had eight fewer shots than Earl Clark.

Lakers' Metta World Peace unable to stop LeBron James

The Miami star blows by the Lakers forward several times en route to 32 points in the Heat's 107-97 victory. World Peace struggles on defense and offense against Miami.

Lakers hit wrong notes in fourth quarter and lose to Heat, 107-97

Kobe Bryant and Lakers make some beautiful music for three quarters but fall apart at finish as LeBron James (32 points), Dwyane Wade (30) lead Miami to victory.

Although now with Lakers, Dwight Howard's presence is still felt in Orlando

His charitable endeavors in the city where he spent the first eight seasons of his NBA career are ongoing and, he says, 'won't stop because I'm on a new team in a new city.'

Dwight Howard's father says son, Kobe Bryant should hash out issues

Dwight Howard Sr. tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that his son needs to sit down with Bryant and Coach Mike D'Antoni. Howard Sr. also criticizes D'Antoni's handling of the situation

Kobe Bryant: I'm done voicing opinions about Dwight Howard

All-Star guard says entire episode has been blown out of proportion and defends the center, who has been slowed by a shoulder injury and numbness in his legs.

Lakers claw back to defeat Bobcats, 100-93

After going scoreless in the first half, Kobe Bryant scores 20 points in the second half as L.A. rallies from 20-point deficit against lowly Charlotte.

Metta World Peace stays in shooting slump

He makes five of 14 shots against Bobcats, going 0 for 4 on three-point tries. Dwight Howard and Steve Nash still aren't rolling.

Shaq, Worthy are just more nagging pains for Howard

Former Laker greats criticize current center for an apparent inability to play through pain. Then again, Howard's numbers aren't so bad, even if the team's record is not so good.

Lakers go quietly against Celtics, 116-95

Pau Gasol is out for 6-8 weeks. Dwight Howard returns, but it doesn't help. Kobe Bryant even compliments Celtics for wearing their hard hats.

Pau Gasol will be out six to eight weeks

There won't be much of the season left when the 7-footer returns from a tear in his foot.

Up next for the Lakers: Friday At Charlotte

Bobcats have the NBA's worst record.