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The Dream Shake — 1. There's No State Income Tax: 2. In the playoffs we didn't start Earl Clark, Steve Blake, Andrew Goudelock or Darius Morris: 3. Dwight couldn't look down on his new coach: 4. We've both fired a Van Gundy: 5. We have the perfect wingman for you on-the-court: 6. We have the perfect wingman for you off-the-court: 7. We've got a guy to help you take it to the next level:

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Lakers Free Agency discussion: Earl Clark

Silver Screen and Roll — (Welcome to the 2013 Lakers Summer free agency guide. Be sure to check out our full archive of player capsules, news, editorials, and more on the Lakers free agency period over here.) There was a time when Earl Clark was an integral part of the 2012-2013 Los Angeles Lakers. His sudden emergence off the bench to become a role player for L.A. was a welcome sight as the Lakers needed just about any spark they could fine through the regular season. In fact, we detailed Clark's emergence in our Playbook series when he showed he could contribute to the the purple and gold. Previous capsule...

Los Angeles Lakers May 6, 2013

Lakers season wrap: Earl Clark was a welcome surprise

Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times — Forward Earl Clark gave the Lakers a midseason boost when the team was riddled with injury. His stretch of strong play may make him too expensive for the Lakers to retain as a free agent.

Los Angeles Lakers May 6, 2013

Clark willing to stay in L.A.

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Lakers forward Earl Clark said he would be willing to take less money to stay in Los Angeles next season, the Los Angeles Daily News reports. Clark, who will be a restricted free agent over the summer, averaged 7.3 points and 5.5 rebounds on 44 percent shooting from the field over 59 games -- 36 starts -- with Los Angeles.

April 29, 2013

Earl Clark: 'I want to be a Laker' next season

Lakers Now | Los Angeles TimesEarl Clark was in line for a substantial pay raise after breaking free of an otherwise mundane four-year career.

Los Angeles Lakers April 29, 2013

Earl Clark is an also-ran for most-improved player award

Lakers Now | Los Angeles TimesEarl Clark was not selected the league's most-improved player, The award went to Indiana Pacers guard-forward Paul George. Clark received three third-place votes to come in a five-way tie for 21st.

Los Angeles Lakers April 23, 2013

Lakers' Earl Clark draws praise

Los Angeles Times — Forward's big game against Dallas on Tuesday is not lost in the shuffle of the Shaquille O'Neal jersey retirement ceremony. Says Vince Carter of the Mavericks: 'He was as big as their stars.'A slightly less heralded Laker nudged his way into the spotlight Tuesday night alongside Shaquille O'Neal , Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson .

Los Angeles Lakers April 3, 2013

Earl Clark is adjusting to return to the bench

Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times — When Pau Gasol initially went down with a foot injury, Earl Clark gave the Lakers a burst with his athleticism and energy.

Los Angeles Lakers April 3, 2013

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Rotoinfo — Earl Clark recorded a double-double with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and added a career high five blocked shots, a three, a steal, and an assist.

April 3, 2013

Clark doing little of late

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Lakers forward Earl Clark finished scoreless for the second straight contest on Wednesday night against the Timberwolves. He missed all three of his attempts from the field, including one from beyond the arc, in the 120-117 win. Clark posted four rebounds and two assists while playing 13 minutes off the bench.

March 28, 2013

Lakers forward Metta World Peace effectively injured for rest of season, does this open door for Jazz to reclaim 8th seed?

SLC Dunk — The Los Angeles Lakers have kind of been train wrecks for most of the season. They've had a lot of injuries this year. Dwight Howard, Antawn Jamison, Earl Clark, Steve Nash, Pau Gasol, and Jordan Hill all missed a ton of games this year. Metta World Peace has missed only 1 game this year, but looks to miss at least 6 more weeks now. Check out the story from our SB Nation Lakers blog Silver Screen & Roll here. LA has a 1 game lead over the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks. Does this new injury (which kind of wrecks their defensive rotations) open the door a bit for our Jazz? Or does K...

Utah Jazz March 27, 2013

Earl Clark - Odd Man Out

Silver Screen and Roll — The return of Pau Gasol Friday night solidified the Lakers rotation which, barring further injuries, will likely remain unchanged the rest of the season. Unfortunately Gasol’s return also appears to signal the relegation of Earl Clark back to the bench. After playing at least 20 minutes per game for the last few months, Clark saw the court for only 7 minutes Friday night. With Kobe Bryant playing half his minutes at the small forward position, as the Lakers try to get shooters like Jodie Meeks and Steve Blake on the court, there simply aren’t enough minutes left to split amongst fiv...

Los Angeles Lakers March 24, 2013

Earl Clark goes back to the bench

Los Angeles Times — Return of Pau Gasol changes Clark's role again, but he doesn't mind.Few Lakers fans knew Earl Clark's name at the start of the season. When injuries hit the team's big men, Clark found himself in the starting lineup.

Los Angeles Lakers March 22, 2013

Lakers forward Earl Clark shows no emotion about demotion

Los Angeles Daily News — PHOENIX - Teammates gave Earl Clark the nickname "Eazy" both for his laid-back demeanor and how he quickly assumed a significant role when the Lakers suffered various injuries.

Los Angeles Lakers March 18, 2013

Clark plays through injury

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Lakers forward Earl Clark was able to play Friday against the Pacers, despite suffering a sprained ankle in the team's previous game. Clark played 28 minutes in the game, scoring eight points on 3 of 6 shooting. He added a three-pointer, as well as six rebounds and two assists. Clark filled up the box score with a steal and a block as well, helping the short-handed Lakers to a 99-93 win.

March 15, 2013

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  • Lakers Free Agency discussion: Earl Clark
    (Welcome to the 2013 Lakers Summer free agency guide. Be sure to check out our full archive of player capsules, news, editorials, and more on the Lakers free agency period over here.) There was a time when Earl Clark was an integral part of the 2012-2013 Los Angeles Lakers. His sudden emergence off the bench to become a role player for L.A. was a welcome sight as the Lakers needed just about any spark they could fine through the regular season. In fact, we detailed Clark's emergence in our Playbook series when he showed he could contribute to the the purple and gold. Previous capsule...
  • San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark defends during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 103-82. The Associated Press
    San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark defends during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 103-82. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter, of Brazil, passes around Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark during the first half in Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Associated Press
    San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter, of Brazil, passes around Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark during the first half in Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, drives to the basket as he is defended by Los Angeles Lakers' Earl Clark (6) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio won 102-91 The Associated Press
    San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, drives to the basket as he is defended by Los Angeles Lakers' Earl Clark (6) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio won 102-91. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark defends during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 101-81 The Associated Press
    Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark defends during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 101-81. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Dallas Mavericks guard Darren Collison, below, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark defends and forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, watche during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Dallas Mavericks guard Darren Collison, below, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark defends and forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, watche during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Los Angeles Lakers' Earl Clark, left, Dwight Howard, center, and Kobe Bryant smile during the closing moments of the Lakers 103-98 win over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 30, 2013 The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Lakers' Earl Clark, left, Dwight Howard, center, and Kobe Bryant smile during the closing moments of the Lakers 103-98 win over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)