Blake to remain starter : Coach Mike Brown told reporters on Friday night that he has no plans to move guard Ramon Sessions into the starting lineup anytime soon. Sessions, who made his debut for the Lakers against Minnesota, finished with seven points, five assists and three turnovers in 19 minutes. "I don't want to guarantee anything or put anything in stone because I don't know if it's healthy to do that all the time," Lakers coach Mike Brown said following the team's film session and light voluntary practice on Saturday. "It's definitely Steve's (Blake)job for the foreseeable future and it might be his job for the rest of the year. I don't know." The Blake era did not get off to a great start after Brown's vote of confidence, as he failed to score on Sunday in 27 minutes. He was clearly outplayed by Sessions against the Jazz, even with Sessions also having an off night. (Updated 03/17/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/22/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Blake has been tabbed the starting point guard for the Lakers and if he you listen to coach Brown, it sounds like it is his job to lose. However, most feel he will -- quickly-- and even if he doesn't Session will take away some of his minutes. The situation for Blake seems to be tenuous at best, and he will certainly need to play better moving forward to keep his job. Even as the starter, Fantasy owners can continue to ignore the 31-year-old in all formats at this point in the season. (Updated 03/17/2012).
05/22/2012 00:28 Westbrook, Durant lead Thunder past Lakers, return to Western finals
Russell Westbrook scored 28 points, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder surged ahead in the second half to beat Los Angeles 106-90 in Game 5 on Monday night and eliminate the Lakers from the playoffs.
05/21/2012 16:50 Van Gundy, Otis out in shakeup, but where do Magic head from here?
The Magic overhaul begins as Stan Van Gundy is fired and GM Otis Smith departs. Questions about Dwight Howard's future remain, but Ken Berger says in the meantime good candidates abound for Orlando's job openings.
05/20/2012 00:31 Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder to 3-1 lead over finger-pointing Lakers
LOS ANGELES -- Kevin Durant's straight-on 3-pointer with 13 seconds left helped the Oklahoma City Thunder climb all the way back from a 13-point deficit and beat the Lakers 103-100 Saturday night to take a 3-1 lead in their conference semifinals series.
05/19/2012 04:11 Kobe relishes challenge of inspiring Lakers, deciphering Thunder
Kobe Bryant admires the Thunder almost as much as he wants to beat them. Although they fall just short of putting the Lakers in an 0-3 hole, Ken Berger says Bryant is actually enjoying the task of trying to defeat them.
05/19/2012 01:39 Kobe scores 36, Lakers make free throws in hectic finish to cut deficit
Kobe Bryant didn't miss on 18 free throws and scored 14 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late for a 99-96 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 3 on Friday night, cutting the Thunder's second-round series lead to 2-1.
