Lakers Notes: LeBron 'Responds' To Brooks, Nick Van Exel Recalls Prime Shaq

On Friday, your Los Angeles Lakers enjoyed a fairly relaxed team practice at home in preparation for their next matchup in their ongoing best-of-seven playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies. One big LeBron James quote made the rounds, and Darvin Ham reflected on LA's lackluster 103-93 loss to the Grizzlies. Elsewhere on the site, we were treated to some sentimental recollections regarding the Lakers of yesteryear.

Here's a full rundown of our stories from Friday:

• Grizzlies vs. Lakers Prediction, NBA Picks & Odds For Game 3: Sat, 4/22
• Lakers News: How LeBron James Feels About First-Time Playoff Moment In LA
• Lakers News: See Which Future LA Hall Of Famer Makes Expert's All-NBA Ballot
• Lakers News: 90s LA All-Star Believes Teammate Would Have Been DPOY Today
• Lakers News: Darvin Ham Even-Keeled Despite LA's Blown Game 2 Opportunity
• Lakers Injury Report: Ja Morant Taking Steps Towards Potential Return
• Lakers News: All-Star Shaquille O'Neal Teammate Reflects On The Big Diesel's Early LA Days
• Lakers News: LeBron James Responds To Dillon Brooks Calling Him ‘Old’… Sort Of
• Lakers News: Magic Johnson Shreds LA For Weak Game 2 In Memphis