Tarik Black's defense wins him a spot in the Lakers' starting lineup On a Lakers roster crowded with young, high draft picks in need of development, it was easy to lose Tarik Black .

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Tarik Black won’t be rushed back into rotation Backup center Tarik Black , mostly recovered after suffering a sprained ankle Dec. 5, has been available to the Lakers for a few games.

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Tarik Black helps the D-Fenders improve to 15-14 Lakers forward/center Tarik Black helped the D-Fenders (15-14) defeat the Oklahoma City Blue (10-20) on Saturday, scoring 15 points with 14 rebounds on assignment in the NBA Development League .

DaMarcus Beasley retired from U.S. soccer, but answered call for Gold Cup One of the most decorated players in team history returns to add experience and quickness.

Lakers' Tarik Black just happy to be here Tarik Black was thoroughly enjoying his rookie season.

Lakers' Tarik Black doesn't take for granted he'll be back with team Like so many of the Lakers , Tarik Black is auditioning for a future job in the final few weeks of a stranded season.

Michael Beasley drank snake juice, ate lizard in China While playing overseas for the Shanghai Sharks, new Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley sampled some strange cuisine.

Lakers' Tarik Black thanks lucky stars — and everyone else Tarik Black does something few other NBA players do. He thanks people around him. Continually.