NBA Draft Lottery: Lakers retain pick, will select at No. 2 again

NEW YORK – Nearly a month after they spent a season navigating the learning curves of a young team under a first-year coach, the Lakers gained something that could reduce their frustration and accelerate their rebuilding process.
The Lakers received the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday, the third consecutive year they have avoided having to surrender the consolation prize for a disappointing season to the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s also the third consecutive sea