Russell Westbrook Articles - Page 27

Naturally, on Friday night in Las Vegas, LeBron James didn’t play basketball yet owned the room, while Russell Westbrook-related drama hovered over a Los Angeles Lakers game. The Lakers, coached by Jordan Ott, were blown out 104-84 by the Phoenix Suns in their NBA 2K23 Las Vegas Summer League debut. Every eyeball inside the Thomas […]

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were both spotted watching the Los Angeles Lakers in the Las Vegas Summer League. Why it looked normal, however, some fans couldn’t help notice how they were sitting far apart. As everyone knows by now, the Lakers have been linked with a potential trade for Kyrie Irving. In those talks, […]

To be frank, Russell Westbrook had a miserable first season with the Los Angeles Lakers and everyone knows it. New head coach Darvin Ham is hoping to help him play a lot better in 2022-23 though. That’s if he’s not traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a Kyrie Irving blockbuster, which is still a possibility. […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t oblivious to the outside noise sounding off on his potential exit. When it’s been as loud as it has been, it’s hard to imagine him missing all the rumors and reports of the Los Angeles Lakers being keen to swap him with Kyrie Irving and reunite LeBron James with his former co-star. […]

While there has not been much progress on a potential swap between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets involving their two superstar point guards in Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving, it is clear that this deal isn’t dead just yet. As a matter of fact, this potential blockbuster trade is picking up steam […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has spoken about how he plans to get the best out of Russell Westbrook in 2022. Westbrook endured one of the toughest seasons of his career, as he was an awkward fit alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis for much of the season. However, the Lakers head coach […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have an obvious interest in Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving. Irving, of course, reciprocated that interest when he provided the Nets with a “wish list” of sorts, in case he were to be signed and traded. The Lakers were on said list. However, it’s not an easy task for LA […]

With all the reports covering a potential Russell Westbrook-Kyrie Irving blockbuster trade that reunites LeBron James with his previous co-star, it’s gotten to the point where standing pat would feel like an even bigger surprise for Los Angeles Lakers fans. However, a deal of that magnitude involving two of the most polarizing superstars of this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored as the only team interested in trading for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, with a Russell Westbrook swap discussed as the focal point of the deal. However, the two teams seem unable to agree with who and what else to include beyond the two. Now in the latest […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fresh off of a miserable season. Their struggles have placed pressure on ownership and the front office to make some moves in order to get the Lakers back into contention. But Lakers owner Jeanie Buss sent out an emotional Tweet late Sunday night referencing Kobe Bryant. Perhaps the stress of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets could be involved in a truly groundbreaking blockbuster trade deal in the coming days as a Russell Westbrook-Kyrie Irving swap between these two sides continues to pick up steam. These are two of the biggest (and most controversial) names in the league today and if a trade […]

The San Antonio Spurs have blown up their roster, but that doesn’t mean they have to be awful this coming season. After the historic deal that sent Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks, it is crystal clear that the Spurs are committed to a total rebuild of their roster. This was further underscored by the […]

With Kevin Durant asking out of Brooklyn, there’s no use hiding anything anymore. The Nets are now actively engaging in Kyrie Irving trade talks with the Los Angeles Lakers involving Russell Westbrook. There’s optimism that a deal will be consummated between both sides, but there are still a few kinks to work out in any […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are “actively engaged” in Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook trade talks, according to the latest reporting from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. “There’s palpable optimism that an agreement can be struck between the two sides this offseason,” Haynes writes. The Nets reportedly want the Lakers to take sharpshooting […]

The trajectory of the entire NBA — very much including the Los Angeles Lakers — was profoundly altered the moment Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Even though a Durant-for-Anthony Davis swap is reportedly not on the table, the superstar’s impending departure instantly placed a Kyrie Irving-for-Russell Westbrook blockbuster very much back […]

The biggest news of the NBA offseason has arrived in the form of Kevin Durant wanting out of the Brooklyn Nets. While the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly out of the running for his services, it does open the door once again for a potential Kyrie Irving trade. But what would a Kyrie Irving trade […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook picked up his $47.1 million player option for the 2022-23 season on Tuesday. While the Lakers would ultimately prefer to trade Westbrook, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha reports they’re currently planning for him to be on the roster to start next season. Signs have been pointing this way for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to a number of trade targets last summer before pulling the trigger on a Russell Westbrook blockbuster. One name that was heavily on their radar is Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Buddy Hield, who still played for the Sacramento Kings at the time. Now, it appears the Lakers are showing interest […]

Russell Westbrook opted into his $47.1 million player option on Tuesday with the Los Angeles Lakers and shortly after, celebrated with comedian/actor, Kevin Hart. TMZ Sports caught the two outside of a classy West Hollywood restaurant called LAVO Ristorante, dapping each other up and having the time of their lives with laughs all around. It […]

As expected, Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook opted in on his $47.1 player option Tuesday, despite countless rumors linking him to a trade. Problem is, nobody wanted Westbrook in a trade without the Lakers including draft capital, and they didn’t want to do that. Now the franchise is putting out it there that they […]

Russell Westbrook is expected to exercise his $47.1 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. This news comes just minutes after Westbrook posted a carefree jam-out session, which appeared to be a message to his “Westbrick” haters. The Lakers guard tweeted a video of him in the car singing along to Beyonce’s “Break My […]

Many stars are opting into their player options ahead of the 2022 NBA Free Agency. The latest to do so is Russell Westbrook. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the guard plans on exercising his $47.1 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. Woj tweeted the news Tuesday morning. ESPN Sources: Los Angeles Lakers star Russell […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are determined to get Kyrie Irving and reunite him with LeBron James, but unfortunately for the Purple and Gold, the Brooklyn Nets are not interested in what they have to offer. Apparently, in order to pull off a sign-and-trade for Irving, the Lakers are offering Russell Westbrook, per Adrian Wojnarowski of […]

It’s become clear over the last few years that Russell Westbrook does not like Skip Bayless. The Los Angeles Lakers star has sounded off against his critics time and time again, including Bayless. On Friday, Westbrook snapped at Bayless on Twitter after the latter used the “forbidden nickname” of Russ. Yoooo… watch your mouth. Don’t […]

Pretty much every basketball fan was livid when Kevin Durant decided to turn his back on Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder several years back. Most folks felt like Durant was betraying his friend when he opted to sign with the Golden State Warriors instead of staying in OKC. At the end of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook got into a Twitter feud with Skip Bayless on Friday after the Fox Sports analyst proceeded to call him “Westbrick”. Paul George even came to the defense of his former teammate but he wasn’t the only one. Westbrook’s wife, Nina Westbrook, also made sure to let Bayless know how […]

After Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook fired back at Skip Bayless for his disrespectful comments, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey chimed in as well and showed his support for Westbrook. On Friday, a day after the Lakers drafted Max Christie, Bayless took to Twitter to slam the Purple and Gold for taking a […]

LeBron James has a masterful job of pretty much denying Skip Bayless’ existence for pretty much his entire career by blatantly ignoring whatever the outspoken NBA analyst has to say. Well, this just isn’t the case for LeBron’s Los Angeles Lakers teammate Russell Westbrook. Russ literally threatened Bayless on Thursday over the broadcaster’s “Westbrick” comment. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to make a trade prior to the 2022 NBA Draft by acquiring the Orlando Magic’s No. 35 overall pick, where they ultimately selected Max Christie from Michigan State. Skip Bayless made sure to point out that he only shot 32% from downtown with the Spartans and continued to say he’ll […]

With the 2022 NBA Draft complete, the next big thing this NBA offseason is the league’s free agency period. Many stars are still deciding whether or not to opt into their player options or test the waters of free agency. This includes Russell Westbrook, who has yet to sign his $47 million player option with […]

If Jaden Ivey is to be believed, then the Detroit Pistons may have hit the jackpot in the 2022 NBA Draft. The No. 5 overall pick has compared his game to not only Ja Morant and Russell Westbrook. He has even name-dropped Dwyane Wade and no less than Michael Jordan. Was it arrogance? Not really. […]

The Houston Rockets are not taking off anytime soon. They will take time to rebuild, especially in this post-James-Harden era. And that time won’t go by fast. It will be a slow and slogging rebuild. Right now the blueprint in Houston is to acquire young players, shed hefty veteran contacts as much as possible, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve after an immensely disappointing campaign that saw them miss the playoffs with a star-studded roster. Unfortunately for Russell Westbrook, one of the poster boys of the underachieving Lakers, he is part of the team’s offseason plan to improve, but not the way he would like. According to […]

Trading Russell Westbrook was always going to be difficult. The point guard is 33-years old and is owed northwards of $47 million in 2022-2023. Additionally, he is coming off of an extremely underwhelming 2021-2022 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. After missing the postseason, the general consensus believes LA is looking to deal Westbrook away. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers understand something needs to change following their 2021-2022 disastrous season. But making changes after trading most of their assets away for Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis is no easy task. Nonetheless, LA will make an attempt to be active on the trade market this offseason. NBA podcaster Kevin O’Connor recently reported […]

Russell Westbrook. That’s probably the first name you thought of when you clicked on this story. For the sake of full disclosure, Russell Westbrook will be included in this article. However, the declining point guard will also be the most difficult player to trade this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers would need to design the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the NBA’s most disappointing teams this past season, as a roster that featured LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook meekly finished 33-49, missing out on both the playoffs and the Play-In Tournament. While the Lakers were hit with injuries to James and Davis, there was still no […]

For the most part, Darvin Ham’s introduction was an encouraging day for the Los Angeles Lakers. Ham’s charismatic personality, natural gravitas, and basketball acumen were on full display. Lakers fans and, more importantly, players who tuned in surely came away excited about — in the coach’s own words — the “Darvin Ham Era.” Notably, Ham […]

The Detroit Tigers expected impressive results after signing former Chicago Cubs standout Javier Baez over the offseason. Detroit inked the All-Star shortstop to a 6-year, $140 million dollar deal. The Tigers believed he was a star they could build a winner around. Experts around MLB believed the team was destined to finally contend during the […]