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The Los Angeles Lakers had few brights spots during their down 2021-22 season as LeBron James and co. failed to make the postseason. While few positives came out of their campaign, one was the emergence of young swingman Malik Monk. Monk, 24, had his best NBA season with the Lakers by averaging career highs in […]

To say that Russell Westbrook’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers was disappointing would be a complete understatement. It is clear that Russ just couldn’t fit in with the system, and that for the most part, he just looked lost playing alongside the likes of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Apparently, this had a […]

Russell Westbrook’s future in the NBA might be in peril if he leaves the Los Angeles Lakers, be it via trade, buyout or whatnot. Joining Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective podcast, Tim Bontemps of ESPN revealed why Westbrook could be out of the league if his Lakers exit pushes through. The NBA insider cited […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling to try and find a trade partner for Russell Westbrook. There has been some talk of a potential move to the Dallas Mavericks for the former league MVP, but at this point, it seems that LA better keep looking. Speaking on a recent episode of the Brian Windhorst & […]

At this point in the offseason, it’s becoming increasingly clear that there’s a big possibility that Russell Westbrook ends up staying with the Los Angeles Lakers beyond this summer. It’s no secret that LA has been trying to trade the former league MVP after a tumultuous first season with the team, but the harsh reality […]

There have been conflicting reports surrounding Russell Westbrook and his current situation with the Los Angeles Lakers. Some say that he’s been working towards a move away from LA, while others claim that he hasn’t requested a trade. Amid all this confusion, new Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is calling for unity. In a recent […]

The Russell Westbrook rumors have run rampant this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be looking to trade him… but dealing away his massive contract following a down season is challenging. There were stirrings of a potential deal in the works with the Indiana Pacers. But according to The Athletic’s Bob Kravitz, the […]

There have been a lot of stories surrounding Russell Westbrook and his disappointing debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers last term. Several of these narratives centered around the former league MVP’s unwillingness to take constructive criticism from the team, particularly from the coaching staff. NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic (via Jonathan Sherman […]

Despite reports that the Los Angeles Lakers trio of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook all recently spoke on the phone to reaffirm their commitment to each other for the upcoming season, it is clear that LA is still trying to find a way to trade Westbrook away from the team. There hasn’t been […]

There’s no telling whether or not Russell Westbrook will be on the Los Angeles Lakers roster come opening day. But what is certain is that the animosity has not completely dissipated between Russ and the team – and arguably the whole world at this point. Westbrook received a ton of criticism for his campaign last […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook is now seeking new representation after parting ways with his longtime agent Thad Foucher of Wasserman. Apparently, though, he already has a good idea where he wants to go. According to NBA insider Quinton Mayo, Westbrook is considering joining powerhouse agency Excel Sports Management, which is considered one of […]

Don’t worry, Los Angeles Lakers fans. In wake of a culture-shifting phone call between Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, rookie head coach Darvin Ham knows exactly how to maximize the 2017 MVP alongside his superstar teammates. During an appearance on The VC Show with Vince Carter and Ros Gold-Onwude, Ham detailed his plans to not […]

Technically speaking, the Los Angeles Lakers have undertaken a relatively quiet offseason thus far. Facing expectations of yet another personnel overhaul, the Lakers’ roster moves have been mildly underwhelming (though not surprising, considering their limited flexibility). Of course, the supernova awaiting explosion is whatever decision gets made regarding Russell Westbrook, whose relationship with the franchise […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a highly disappointing season and are looking to bounce back. The Lakers have altered their roster to have a younger supporting cast around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. New head coach Darvin Ham will need to make a quick turnaround as they have a limited title window. LeBron can’t play […]

Despite talks about Russell Westbrook’s unhappiness with the Los Angeles Lakers, the superstar guard has not asked for a trade from the Purple and Gold. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports made the revelation amid rumors that Westbrook and the Lakers are headed to an “inevitable divorce.” While there have been discussions about LA potentially trading […]

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Russell Westbrook has an uncertain future with the team after a tumultuous season in 2021. Westbrook has been the subject of trade rumors all offseason, most recently along with Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving. Amid the rumors, Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis made a shocking move at Summer […]

Don’t let their recent inactiveness fool you. At this point, the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be working hard behind the scenes to pull off a blockbuster trade deal (or two) that should make a significant impact on their title hopes this coming season. According to NBA insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, not only […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins has warned Russell Westbrook to be more careful navigating his career moving forward or he might end up like his Los Angeles Lakers teammate Carmelo Anthony. Perkins’ message comes in the wake of Westbrook parting ways with his longtime agent Thad Foucher, who cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason […]

There have been swirling rumors surrounding several stars in the NBA all offseason. It feels as if one domino must fall first for the rest of the NBA trade pieces to fall into place. Two of the major movers in this flurry of potential transactions are Donovan Mitchell and Russell Westbrook. While it has been […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook broke up with his agent of 14 years last week, Thad Foucher. It was certainly a surprising turn of events because they were together for such a long time, with Foucher even hinting that his ex-client could be traded once again and even proceeded to defend Russ in the […]

Russell Westbrook’s future is unclear at the moment. As of now, he is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. But there are a number of trade rumors in reference to the Lakers’ guard. Most people in the NBA world believe LA would prefer to trade him. But dealing away his massive contract is easier […]

The Summer League Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up play in Las Vegas on Saturday with a 95-84 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Their ride consisted of three phases. First, the California Classic in San Francisco, featuring Phil Handy, Mac McClung, and two blowout wins. Then, the early desert days, when the team, led by Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook caught some stray bullets on Sunday after San Antonio Spurs rookie Jeremy Sochan highlighted the usual mockery thrown at him. Sochan was playing a game of word association for Bleacher Report alongside Malaki Branham. Sochan picked the word “triple-double” which he had to guess while his fellow Spurs rookie […]

Compared to when the news originally broke, trade rumors involving Kyrie Irving have become much less frequent. NBA fans and media couldn’t help being antsy about a massive superteam breakup underway in Brooklyn. Things have been quieter since, as many have realized that a deal is going to take a while, but reports have emerged […]

It’s no surprise that the Los Angeles Lakers are finding it quite difficult to find a trade partner for Russell Westbrook. The 33-year-old’s gargantuan contract is without a doubt the biggest stumbling block in any potential deal, with Russ set to pocket no less than $47.1 million this coming season. As it turns out, however, […]

It goes without saying that at the moment, Russell Westbrook is not exactly the most well-loved individual among Los Angeles Lakers fans. The former league MVP did not help his cause when he decided to snub LeBron James during one of LA’s Summer League games last week. Both Westbrook and LeBron were in attendance at […]

On Friday, Russell Westbrook decided to part ways with his long-time agent, Thad Foucher, after 14 years. In his statement, Foucher hinted at Russ wanting to be traded by the Los Angeles Lakers. But, according to Dan Woike of the LA Times, he’s never actually requested to be moved. Multiple sources tell the @latimes that […]

Russell Westbrook split with his longtime agent, That Foucher, following a disagreement over whether the veteran point guard should stick with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James and Rich Paul seem to be on the side of Foucher, who preferred that Westbrook tried to stick it out with the Lakers after a rough first season […]

Where Russell Westbrook ends up at the conclusion of this offseason is still up in the air. But the Los Angeles Lakers point guard isn’t sitting on his hands waiting for things to happen. Russell Westbrook has reportedly parted ways with his longtime agent Thad Foucher after a partnership that lasted throughout his entire 14-year […]

Despite all the trade rumors that have been circling within and around the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, this team has not made any noteworthy moves to significantly improve its roster for 2022-23. There have been a handful of free agent signings, but none that are expected to make a major impact on the team […]

There hasn’t been a lot of traction in trade talks involving Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving, with the Los Angeles Lakers failing to offer the Brooklyn Nets an enticing enough package. Well, according to reports, the San Antonio Spurs could be a third team involved who may be in the mix to acquire Russ. Via […]

The New Orleans Pelicans played a major part in the Los Angeles Lakers finishing outside the play-in tournament last season, beating the purple-and-gold twice over a five-day span in late March and early April. Those wins were crucial to the Pelicans ultimately making the playoffs, then pushing the Phoenix Suns  to a hard-fought six-game series […]

Much has been made about the Los Angeles Lakers’ pursuit of Kyrie Irving, as they look to reunite the enigmatic star with his former teammate LeBron James. It feels like the Lakers are now on the brink of bringing Kyrie to LA in a blockbuster deal that will also likely put an end to the […]

There has been a lot of slander thrown in the direction of Russell Westbrook for pretty much his entire debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Now that he’s gone through a full campaign with LA, the criticism continues to be as loud as ever. Golden State Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala has had enough of […]

There have been whispers connecting Kyrie Irving and the Los Angeles Lakers for quite some time. For a brief period of time, it seemed Irving might accept the mid-level exception and sacrifice about $30 million to join the team. The Nets superstar ultimately decided against this and accepted his $36-plus million player option to return to […]

The 2021-22 season went about as bad as it could have gone for the Los Angeles Lakers. One guy who (right or wrong) increasingly caught blame for this was Russell Westbrook, and he is still getting heat. The nine-time All-Star averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists this past season. The fit in the […]

Many people have already begun counting the days until Russell Westbrook gets traded. The Los Angeles Lakers star’s job in LA has been in jeopardy ever since his team started to pursue Kyrie Irving (despite their initial stance). This has created an uncomfortable situation where Westbrook doesn’t know if he’ll back for them next season. […]

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were both in attendance on Friday when the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. As it turns out, however, the superstar teammates weren’t seen talking to each other throughout the game, which understandably caused quite a ruckus among fans. LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers NBA Summer League team might have lost their first game in Las Vegas to the Phoenix Suns, but there was one clear bright spot offensively: Scotty Pippen Jr. The son of Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen, he scored 19 points, despite turning the ball over five times. Pippen Jr revealed that […]