With LeBron James' concerning play, a lack of consistency and the team's porous defense, here's what's sinking the Lakers -- and what can be done to fix it.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not play Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to the team, and did not accompany the team on its flight to Minneapolis, E

LeBron James will miss his second straight game Friday when his Lakers play the Timberwolves, the team announced. James, who missed Sunday’s 107-98 win against Portland due to foot soreness, did not travel with the team to Minnesota,