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Russell Westbrook has been the subject of trade rumors all offseason long. The Los Angeles Lakers were not happy with his play during the 2021-22 season, and haven’t been shy about letting other teams know they are intent on trading Westbrook off their roster this offseason. For the most part, Westbrook has stayed quiet this […]

Unlike teams like the Brooklyn Nets and the Utah Jazz that have made demands to rival teams with regard to what they want in return in a potential trade deal for the superstars, it’s actually the other way around for the Los Angeles Lakers. For their part, it’s LA who needs to give up significant […]

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ attempts to try and offload Russell Westbrook this summer, the harsh reality is that the market for the former league MVP is as dry as it has ever been. You can’t blame the Lakers for a lack of effort, though. According to NBA insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, general […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that Russell Westbrook will be able to bounce back after a rough first 2021-22 season with the team. Westbrook labored through arguably the worst season of his career with the Lakers last season, and has been involved in trade rumors ever since the beginning of the offseason. Count ESPN’s […]

After a disappointing season donning the colors of purple and gold, Russell Westbrook has been the subject of every trade rumor, with the Los Angeles Lakers seemingly in desperation to unload Westbrook’s expiring deal. After acquiring Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz, there appears to be more fuel to the flame regarding a Westbrook deal, knowing […]

The roster churn is alive and well in Los Angeles. The first domino has fallen after the Los Angeles Lakers shipped out Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz for Patrick Beverley. Both the Lakers and Jazz acquired players who fit their timelines better, the former focused on returning to contention and the […]

The arrival of Patrick Beverley with the Los Angeles Lakers can’t bode well for Russell Westbrook. Despite the fact that the Lakers seem to be implying that a backcourt tandem between these two arch-rivals could actually work, all signs are pointing to the notion that Russ could be on his way out of Hollywood sooner […]

Could the Los Angeles Lakers really open the 2022-23 NBA season with Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley side-by-side — in the same lineup? Apparently, that’s the vision of first-year head coach Darvin Ham. According to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein, Beverley and Westbrook — two point guards and long-running nemeses — have already begun the […]

If there’s one thing you can say about Russell Westbrook’s first stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s that he was clearly their best player. Wait, what? That’s the double-take worthy message Lakers owner Jeanie Buss initially had on Russell Westbrook during her recent interview with The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Via The Athletic: “From my […]

In Jeanie Buss’ recent interview, it is not what she said that made headlines. Rather, it is something that the Los Angeles Lakers owner did not talk about–on purpose or not–that is making rounds on social media. Buss talked with GQ last week where she discussed the current state of the Lakers roster and the […]

Kendrick Perkins believes that Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley could be a force to be reckoned with now that they’re about to share the same backcourt for the Los Angeles Lakers. Well, Big Perk’s ESPN co-host Stephen A. Smith clearly isn’t in the same boat. Smith and Perkins disagree quite a lot, and this is […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers pulled the trigger on a trade deal that brought Patrick Beverley to Hollywood, many were quick to point out that it should only be a matter of time before Russell Westbrook is moved. Trade rumors surrounding Russ have been running rife throughout the offseason, and for some, this recent development […]

Since being hired, Darvin Ham has repeatedly stated his intent to turn Russell Westbrook into a high-level role player with the 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers. Despite ongoing trade rumors, LeBron and Russ’ iciness, and the Lakers’ acquisition of another veteran point guard, Patrick Beverley — who happens to be a well-fitting role player and Westbrook’s […]

According to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein — and as has been speculated for the past few weeks — one potential pathway for the Los Angeles Lakers to rid themselves of Russell Westbrook and his $47 million expiring contract could be to help facilitate a Donovan Mitchell blockbuster between the Utah Jazz and New York […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Patrick Beverley, many believe it is the beginning of the end for Russell Westbrook in LA. After all, how can the two guards with a longstanding beef be able to play with each other? Kendrick Perkins, however, thinks the Lakers should give the Westbrook-Beverley duo a chance since […]

The LeBron James curse is real … or perhaps that’s what many want to believe after the Los Angeles Lakers star showed his support for Russell Westbrook amid all the disrespect he’s getting. James doesn’t have much of a good history when it comes to singing praises.  Who could forget that stretch in which whenever […]

Assuming that the Los Angeles Lakers decide not to trade Russell Westbrook this summer, is there a world wherein the former league MVP will be able to co-exist on the same team with new recruit and long-time nemesis Patrick Beverley? These two have had their fair share of battles on the basketball court, and it’s […]

There has been a lot of talk of late about Russell Westbrook’s seemingly imminent departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. After LA traded for Patrick Beverley, many believe that it’s a foregone conclusion that Russ will be moved sooner rather than later. The Indiana Pacers have been identified as one of the teams that could […]

It feels like the Los Angeles Lakers have — be it unintentionally or otherwise — accelerated Russell Westbrook’s trade move away from the squad following the arrival of Patrick Beverley. The rivalry between these two has been well-documented through the years, and it seems as though it’s only a matter of time before the Lakers […]

In a typical offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers would be basically done with business by now. Since last playing a basketball game way back in April, the Lakers hired Darvin Ham, revamped the coaching staff, added five free agents and three rookies, and picked up a few player options. They necessarily got younger across the […]

It’s no secret that Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley are not exactly best of friends. In fact, these two have one of the fiercest personal rivalries in the NBA today. Or at least they used to. This all might change now that the Los Angeles Lakers have brought in Beverley via a trade deal with […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers trade for Patrick Beverley was finalized on Thursday, it instantly increased the possibility that Russell Westbrook has played his final game for his hometown team. Per The Athletic’s Jovan Buha: “Beverley’s arrival makes it more likely that Westbrook will be off the active roster by the start of training camp, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big move on Wednesday as they traded for veteran guard Patrick Beverley. It definitely raised questions about Russell Westbrook and his future though because the two have had serious beef for many years. While Pat Bev already doubled down on his support for Russ by quoting a LeBron James […]

On Thursday, a Twitter user by the name of CuffsTheLegend, who claims to be an NBA analyst, lashed out at all the Russell Westbrook haters who keep criticizing the guard for his poor season in 2021-22. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James even responded to it and expressed his excitement to see Russ “go off”. […]

Russell Westbrook has endured plenty of scrutiny since joining the Los Angeles Lakers. The former All-Star point guard struggled throughout the 2021-2022 season following the Lakers’ lofty preseason expectations. As a result, he was often ridiculed and mocked due to his low shooting percentage and high turnover rate. But he has his supporters as well. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are making moves. Just two weeks after LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million extension to stay a little longer in LA, Rob Pelinka made a bold move in the hopes of improving the team for next season. The Lakers trade Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz […]

Who would’ve thought this could’ve happened, huh? After years of playing for the Clippers, Patrick Beverley is set to become a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. The point guard has reportedly been traded to the team for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson, just a few months after he was dealt to the Utah Jazz. […]

It’s all but official. Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook are set to be teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that LA has come to terms on a trade with the Utah Jazz acquiring the spitfire guard in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson. Lakers and Jazz are expected to finalize […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers traded Talen Horton-Tucker to the Utah Jazz for Patrick Beverley, the NBA Twitterverse went nuts for one important tidbit: Pat Bev is going to be playing alongside Russell Westbrook. For those not in the know, Beverley and Westbrook had a longstanding beef that has spanned decades now. It started when […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as a late entry to the race for Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell. The New York Knicks are still the favorites to land their hometown stud, but teams such as the Lakers are hoping that they are able to swoop in on the All-Star shooting guard at the 13th […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have Russell Westbrook under contract for one more season and fans aren’t exactly pleased about it. He struggled immensely in his debut campaign and evidently didn’t fit alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Earlier in the summer, there were some trade talks surrounding the guard, with the Nets, Hornets, and even […]

Miami Heat veteran Victor Oladipo has been working out with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook this summer as the two prepare for what they’ve dubbed their upcoming “revenge tour.” On Friday, Oladipo sent a special message to the Los Angeles Lakers star amid what has been a rocky offseason for him. Oladipo shared […]

Ben Simmons isn’t exactly the most well-loved personality in the NBA right now. The fact that he sat out the entire season for the Brooklyn Nets due to injury after forcing a trade away from the Philadelphia 76ers probably has a lot to do with this. A random fan came across Ben Simmons in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big move on Wednesday, inking superstar LeBron James to a $97.1 million contract extension. The deal keeps James in Los Angeles for the next two seasons, with a player option for the third year. James’ future with the Lakers is solidified. But another player isn’t so lucky. Guard Russell […]

There has not been much movement with regard to the Los Angeles Lakers’ supposed desire to trade away Russell Westbrook this summer. Unsurprisingly, team general manager Rob Pelinka has played a key role in all this. What is rather unexpected, however, is the high-ranking executive’s strong stance on the potential deal. According to Dan Woike […]

Despite the recent trade rumors linking them with each other, Brooklyn Nets playmaker Kyrie Irving and Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook don’t seem to have any ill feelings towards each other. At the very least, they have no problem working together. Irving and Westbrook were recently spotted putting in the work together in a […]

A Russell Westbrook trade is a top priority of the Los Angeles Lakers. It is the clearest way to shake up (and hopefully improve) the roster. Although numerous different trade scenarios have been reported and rumored throughout the offseason, the Lakers According to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers are confident that […]

Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo played just one season together as teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2016-17 season. Despite their brief run as backcourt partners, it appears that the pair formed quote a bond on and off the court. A testament to this fact is how both men were recently seen working […]

If there is one thing clear about Russell Westbrook’s situation, it’s the fact that the Los Angeles Lakers expect him to play better and buy into the system should he stay with the team. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Lakers are hoping to see Westbrook improve his efficiency when it comes to […]