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Russell Westbrook will be listed as “day-to-day” with left hamstring soreness, according to the Los Angeles Lakers. Westbrook has no structural damage in his hamstring, per Yahoo’s Chris Haynes, though his status for Tuesday’s season opener vs. the Golden State Warriors is up the air. Russell Westbrook (hamstring) and Dennis Schroder (finger) are both “day […]

After a split between the two sides seemed imminent this past summer, the Russell Westbrook-Los Angeles Lakers saga will continue into the 2022-23 NBA season–for now. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported the Lakers’ hope is newly hired head coach Darvin Ham will be able to connect with Westbrook and establish a trusting relationship the 2017 MVP […]

For the majority of his NBA career, Russell Westbrook has only known life as a 34-minute per game starter. However, in the Lakers’ most recent preseason loss to the Sacramento Kings, the 2017 MVP came off the bench for the first time since 2008. The idea of utilizing Westbrook as a second-unit leader was whispered […]

When it was revealed the Los Angeles Lakers were having Russell Westbrook come off the bench in their preseason finale against the Sacramento Kings, many were concerned about the impact of the perceived demotion on Russ. Many also wondered whether it would be a permanent thing, especially since the last few games of the preseason […]

It hasn’t been the smoothest of preseasons for Russell Westbrook in Year two with the Los Angeles Lakers. The All-Star point guard was forced to exit the team’s preseason finale against the Sacramento Kings with an apparent injury. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Russell Westbrook suffered a hamstring injury after he was seen entering […]

Dennis Schroder is reportedly dealing with a finger injury that has the Los Angeles Lakers concerned. NBA insider Shams Charania shared the latest report on the Lakers guard. “Sources tell me that Dennis Schroder did not travel to the Lakers preseason game in Sacramento,” Charania said. “He’s going to continue to be evaluated with a […]

On Friday morning, ESPN reported that Darvin Ham will bring Russell Westbrook off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason finale against the Sacramento Kings. Later in the day, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha said he believes Westbrook will not start on opening night on Tuesday. (The Athletic previously reported that Los Angeles was “strongly” […]

At this point in the preseason, it just feels like Los Angeles Lakers fans are set to witness/endure yet another year of Russell Westbrook doing his thing for LA. Well, this actually might not be the case after ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski dropped another bombshell regarding Russ’ future with the Lakers. According to Woj, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying something different with Russell Westbrook. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham announced a bombshell lineup move the franchise is making with Westbrook, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Per Woj, Ham said that Russell Westbrook will be coming off the bench for the Lakers’ final NBA preseason game against the Sacramento […]

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers continue to have drama follow them every time they play. This time, however, Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George has come to his support. Westbrook went viral on social media, specifically Twitter, after many saw his apparent lack of chemistry with his Lakers teammates in the their preseason […]

Russell Westbrook told his side of the story regarding clips that went viral on Thursday morning that seemed to show the nine-time All-Star opting not to join his Los Angeles Lakers teammates in huddles during their preseason loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. If you have somehow missed the footage, Westbrook was not a part of […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t in the best of graces with the fans of the Los Angeles Lakers these days, and performances like the ones he turned in against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the Lakers’ fifth preseason game won’t help his cause. In 25 minutes of action, Westbrook only mustered five points on 1-3 shooting from the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is known for his fiery disposition on the court. He’s built a reputation over the years as a player who will get on his opponents’ throats from tip-off. During the Lakers’ preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Westbrook’s competitive spirit was in full display once more. During the first […]

Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley are best friends now. They’ve settled their age-old beef and they’ve put all of the drama behind them now that they’re teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers. This is the narrative the Lakers have been pushing all summer long, and everyone on the squad — including Westbrook and Beverley themselves […]

If you watched Russell Westbrook last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, then you’re probably thinking that there’s something wrong with his shot. The fact that he shot just 29.8 percent from distance on 3.4 attempts per game could be seen as a testament to this fact. Well, if you ask Russ, it seems like […]

Has there ever been a player with as huge a disparity in their reputations with fans and peers than Russell Westbrook? The polarizing Los Angeles Lakers guard has drawn immense criticism for his reckless game and poor shot selection. But his teammates have shown nothing but love to the former MVP, including former Washington Wizards […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still considering trading Russell Westbrook in the coming week or months and came oh so close to doing so before training camp as they had serious conversations with the Indiana Pacers. But, the organization stood pat to see how he fits this season alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. That’s […]

The 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers and Darvin Ham made their unofficial debut on Monday — a 105-75 preseason loss against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Fair or unfair, the evening ended with the Lakers getting booed off the floor. Here we go! this is accurate https://t.co/cyTs1YIS2T — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) October 4, 2022 The […]

Despite the fact that the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be doing all that they can to prepare for the new season with Russell Westbrook in the lineup, there’s no denying that the team would still prefer to find a new home for the league MVP. It has proven difficult to trade Westbrook and his […]

Russell Westbrook’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers always seemed like it was about to end soon. The former MVP point guard has been involved in several trade rumors over the last few months. Despite all the talks about a potential trade, though, Westbrook was never moved, and he now figures to be in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Russell Westbrook in July of 2021 was polarizing among their fanbase. Some fans doubted Westbrook’s fit alongside LeBron James, while some were excited especially after his strong season with the Washington Wizards. Fast forward to a year later, there are now rumblings about bringing the former MVP off the […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is about to kick off in around a couple of weeks, but the specter of a Russell Westbrook trade continues to loom large. However, the trade speculations with regards to the Los Angeles Lakers point guard is no longer as loud as it used to be during the early goings of […]

The 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers have completed their first week of training camp under head coach Darvin Ham. The week in El Segundo has included culture-setting film sessions, jovial shooting contests, Kendrick Nunn playing basketball, taped rectangles on the floor, new terminology, uncertainty over Russell Westbrook’s role, and amusing Patrick Beverley soundbites. Let’s run through […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have pursued the services of Myles Turner and Buddy Hield all offseason long. However, the Lakers have been understandably stingy with their 2027 and 2029 unprotected first round draft picks, preventing a deal between the Lakers and the Indiana Pacers from materializing. But rumor has it that the Lakers could acquire […]

Rewind back to the summer of 2021. The Los Angeles Lakers were looking for a co-star to pair with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Rumors were swirling that the front office was extremely interested in swinging a trade with the San Antonio Spurs for DeMar DeRozan. The veteran himself even though it was a done […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is trying to sort out his starting lineup around LeBron James,  Anthony Davis, and, most likely, Russell Westbrook. After practice wrapped on Friday — the fourth day of training camp — Ham provided some early insight into what he’s thinking, at least thus far. Ham told reporters that […]

One week into Los Angeles Lakers training camp, it’s time to check in on the juiciest early-season storyline surrounding the team: Will Russell Westbrook be the Lakers’ starting point guard when their season tips off at the Chase Center on Oct. 18? We’ve learned some notable items about the 2022-23 Lakers thus far. LeBron James, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had all the opportunity to sign DeMar DeRozan last summer in free agency, but they dropped the ball. Instead, the organization went out and traded for Russell Westbrook. Needless to say, we all know how that’s turned out. DeRozan recently made an appearance on JJ Redick’s TheOldMan&TheThree and discussed just how […]

Russell Westbrook’s accuracy from behind the arc is hard to trust, but it certainly did not fail him on one occasion during a Los Angeles Lakers practice, as he just beat LeBron James and Anthony Davis in a 3-point contest. Russell Westbrook beat LeBron James and Anthony Davis in a three-point contest 🤣 (via @swishcultures_)pic.twitter.com/cqYCpOCAXV […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are definitely looking forward to the upcoming season, eager to rid themselves of the stench of last year’s 33-49 record that saw them miss the playoffs entirely. While there were lots of problems that plagued the Lakers last season, from terrible fit issues to just an overall lack of quality players, […]

On Monday, Patrick Beverley made a shocking revelation about Los Angeles Lakers teammate Russell Westbrook being one of his best friends in the NBA. This came as a surprise to many considering how these two were considered to be fierce rivals on the basketball court. A day later, Westbrook himself echoed his new teammate’s sentiments. […]

It’s no secret that Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley don’t like each other very much. As it turns out, however, the beef between the two Los Angeles Lakers teammate might actually be a thing of the past. In a recent interview, Beverley revealed a never-before-heard story involving his own sister and Russ. Apparently, it was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back! Sort of. Months after their historically underwhelming 2021-22 season wrapped up, the newish-looking Lakers took their first public steps towards ridding the bitter taste left in their mouths from a 33-49 campaign. “Last year was what it was,” said first-year coach Darvin Ham. “This year, we’ve turned the page. […]

One of the main concerns about Patrick Beverley heading to the Los Angeles Lakers was his relationship with Russell Westbrook. Beverley and Westbrook were previously known as players who did not get along with one another. However, Beverley’s latest claim may shock fans, per Dave McMenamin. “Patrick Beverley told ESPN that Russell Westbrook has been […]

The Los Angeles Lakers held their media day on Monday and a major subject of discussion was Russell Westbrook’s fit on the team. ClutchPoints’ Michael Corvo reported that Lebron James believes Westbrook is in line for a “great year.” “It’s going to be a great year for him,” James said. “And we’re going to be […]

Russell Westbrook remains with the Los Angeles Lakers, but the question is, will he start or come off the bench in 2022-23? There have been numerous reports stating he could be a second unit player after a tumultuous debut campaign. At Media Day on Monday, head coach Darvin Ham was of course asked about just […]

There might not be a more confident player in the NBA than 2016-17 league MVP Russell Westbrook. The all-time triple double king, Westbrook has made a living off giving it his all. However, his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers is his worst since his sophomore season, and it’s safe to say that the […]

As the start of the new season quickly approaches, it has become increasingly clear that Russell Westbrook is still going to be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers for 2022-23. It doesn’t seem like LA has given up on the prospect of potentially finding a new home for the former league MVP but at […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook last season, he was a wanted commodity after finishing the 2021-22 season strong by dragging the razor-thin Washington Wizards into the postseason. LeBron James and Anthony Davis reportedly even met with Westbrook weeks before the trade was finalized, leading the three to agree on a common mission […]