Jim Buss’ self-imposed timeline creates drama for Lakers’ front office

@Billoram on TwitterSANTA BARBARA >> The new-look Lakers took the court for their first slate of practices Tuesday after three years of unprecedented losing. The word of the day was "beginning."It was a "new beginning" and an "exciting beginning," according to Mitch Kupchak.And with a clutch of players in the infancy of their careers, a first-year head coach and no aging superstars for whom every consideration must be made, the Lakers general manager is correct.