Differences between Dwight Howard, Andrew Bynum are plain to see

In the Lakers' exhibition game against the Sacramento Kings, Howard showed instincts Bynum rarely has displayed. Lakers assistant coach Chuck Person says Howard is more gifted.

Lakers quickly notice a difference with Dwight Howard in lineup

After Dwight Howard's exhibition debut with Lakers, teammates say having the all-star center on the floor opens things up on offense and provides a safety net on defense.

Dwight Howard's debut makes zero almost tolerable for Lakers

Dwight Howard has 19 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in his long-awaited Lakers debut, but they still fall to 0-6 in exhibition play with 99-92 loss to Kings.

Dwight Howard's first game offers Lakers a glimpse of things to come

The All-Star center shows in his first game since back surgery that the Lakers will have a mobile and motivated center.

Dwight Howard appears ready to play, and Lakers can use him

The center, returning from back surgery, probably will make L.A. debut Sunday. Lakers are winless in preseason, and only Kobe Bryant seems in midseason form.

Lakers aren't pushing it with Dwight Howard

All-Star center's debut -- like his contract status -- is still a question as the team slips to 0-5 in preseason with a 103-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings.

Dwight Howard expects to be nervous for first game as a Laker

The six-time All-Star center says he probably will be edgy because it is a new city and people are expecting a lot. Howard will not play in the Lakers' exhibition game against Sacramento on Friday.

Lakers lose to Sacramento in Dwight Howard's debut, 99-92

All-Star center has 19 points, 12 rebounds, four blocked shots and five turnovers in 33 minutes.

Impossible dream: Ronnie Aguilar's short stint with the Lakers

Aguilar, a 7-1 center who played at Cal State Dominguez Hills, wins a role as 'camp fodder' during the Lakers' preseason. His hope is to somehow turn a temp job into a career-making move.

Lakers continue to be an economic juggernaut

As the team tries for another championship, the franchise is earning and paying out more money than ever.

On a dull night, the Bryants are all that glitters

Kobe Bryant had 31 points as the Lakers went without Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard. Nash played the entire first quarter and did not return.

Kobe Bryant puts on offensive show in Lakers' loss

With key teammates missing time and the Lakers trailing, Kobe Bryant shoulders the scoring load with a brilliant 23-point third quarter. Utah still wins, 114-80, and the Lakers are 0-4 for the exhibition season.

Lakers ran a great pickup game to get Steve Nash and Jordan Hill

Three trades designed to reduce payroll and luxury taxes wound up paving the way for Lakers to acquire several key players, including future Hall of Famer Nash.

Lakers rookie Robert Sacre makes his big presence felt

The 7-footer from Gonzaga, taken with final pick of NBA draft, impresses in exhibition season with his defensive skills and soft touch on jumpers as fill-in starter for injured center Dwight Howard.

Amid bright spots, Lakers fade again

Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant give fans something to cheer, but team is now 0-3 in the preseason.