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The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing an extensive search for their next head coach and they’ve finally made a decision. The organization is hiring Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham as their next boss. Via Shams: Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring Bucks assistant Darvin Ham on a four-year contract. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

Earlier this week, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha reported that the increased momentum toward the Los Angeles Lakers running it back with Russell Westbrook is not solely posturing. Here’s what my fellow beat reporter wrote: “It’s not merely a bluff or tactic to try to regain leverage in trade talks. That may be an ancillary motive, […]

Terry Stotts has emerged as one of the frontrunners to land the head coach vacancy for the Los Angeles Lakers. Should he get the nod, one of the biggest issues he will have to face will come in the form of none other than Russell Westbrook. The former league MVP had a forgettable first season […]

There are more and more rumblings that the Los Angeles Lakers might bring Russell Westbrook back for the 2022-23 season even after the disastrous 2021-22 campaign. Westbrook is set to make over $47 million next season assuming he picks up his player option, making a trade rather difficult given his declining play. To get off […]

To say that Russell Westbrook failed to live up to the expectations many had on him when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers last summer would be a huge understatement. So much so, that there has now been a lot of talk about LA parting ways with the former league MVP after just one season […]

There’s no denying that LeBron James and Anthony Davis just had one of, if not the most miserable season with the Los Angeles Lakers during this past year. It’s also absolutely true that these two are some of the most competitive individuals you’ll ever meet. Couple these two factors together and you have the perfect […]

Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about winning with the Lakers. The five-time NBA champion and three-time MVP had an unprecedented run with the purple and gold. Now, Magic Johnson has taken an advisory role, often sharing his thoughts on the current state of affairs in LA. Most recently, Johnson sounded off on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are either planning on bringing back Russell Westbrook in 2022-23, or they just want the rest of the NBA to think that. A Westbrook return seemed unthinkable. LeBron/Klutch wanted him dealt at the deadline. He was the source of internal tension throughout the season, and the on-court fit was disastrous. The fan […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Metta Sandiford-Artest is not one bit concerned about Russell Westbrook and the future of the Purple and Gold despite their disastrous 2021-22 season. The Lakers missed the playoffs after finishing 11th in the West, a shocking ending to a season that started with championship aspirations behind LeBron James, Anthony Davis […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of work to do this offseason. After finishing a pitiful 33-49 and missing the play-in tournament, the Lakers are set to make big changes in the locker room. On top of a coaching searching following the departure of Frank Vogel, many believe the Lakers’ roster itself needs retooling. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach — who will be tasked with turning around the franchise and overseeing the closing of LeBron James’ championship window — is gaining steam, albeit meticulously. With the rumors percolating by the day, let’s take a moment to round up what we know so far. Lakers […]

Everyone knows by now that Phil Jackson has an influence within the Los Angeles Lakers organization. He is even reportedly involved in the team’s coaching search. Now, the power he holds within the team could be a source of problem for LeBron James and the whole franchise. According to Bill Plaschke of the LA Times, […]

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss can officially be labeled “embattled”. The franchise missed the playoffs twice in Dr. Jerry Buss’ four-decade tenure running the LakeShow, yet the team has made the postseason only three times in the 10 years since the kids took over (first Jim, now Jeanie). Yes, that included a championship, but […]

Over the past week, Phil Jackson has been a more prevalent name in Los Angeles Lakers-related news than LeBron James. Last Tuesday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski used a spot on national television to point out that Jackson — an 11-time champion head coach, including five with the Lakers — was consulting his ex-fiance Jeanie Buss on […]

As soon as the Los Angeles Lakers officially got eliminated from playoff contention, it was only a matter of time before Frank Vogel was going to get fired. It was inevitable as the Lakers needed a scapegoat for what turned out to be a horrendous 2021-22 campaign. It also comes as no surprise that Russell […]

Russell Westbrook made abundantly clear on multiple occasions this season that he’s fed up with fan criticism. The Los Angeles Lakers guard and his family were publicly “harassed” throughout 2021-22, he and his wife, Nina, said in early March, even receiving multiple “death wishes” as a result of his underwhelming debut in purple and gold. […]

With all the hubbub on Russell Westbrook’s rumored departure this offseason, it seemed like a foregone conclusion to some that he had played his last game in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. But a change of scenery for the former MVP may apparently not be imminent just yet – if Phil Jackson has any say […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have begun their search to replace Frank Vogel. It’s a titanic decision, as whomever they hire will ideally oversee the final seasons of LeBron James’ championship window. We know a few things about the coaching search so far. At exit interviews, Rob Pelinka said the Lakers want a coach before the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a disappointing exit in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, losing to the Memphis Grizzlies, 4-2 in the first round. While making the postseason alone is already a win for the young team, the Timberwolves blew multiple double-digit leads throughout the series that ultimately cost them. Nonetheless, their postseason run is certainly going […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook woke up today feeling, um, couture? Or Mary Poppins-ish? Westbrook, the patron saint of high fashion in the NBA, attended the annual Met Gala in New York on Monday. This year’s theme was “Gilded Glamor.” So, the Lakers star said: OK. The former MVP showed up in what could only […]

The Memphis Grizzlies might’ve lost a Game 1 heartbreaker to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday but it was truly a fantastic performance from this young squad, with none other than Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the way. In fact, the Grizzlies duo made history as they both erupted for 30+ points, becoming […]

Many laughed at LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for not even advancing to the NBA Playoffs after being tagged as one of the favorites to win the title this season. Well, it clearly looks like LBJ is really truly deeply affected by all the mockery. LeBron is probably having a good laugh as […]

Two days ago, Russell Westbrook raised eyebrows when he scrubbed his entire Instagram account, including all Los Angeles Lakers references (besides his avatar). On Thursday, Westbrook restarted his IG feed by posting an image of him in a Lakers jersey, backed by audio from late Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle (who was a friend of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are sitting at home watching the NBA Playoffs as spectators after an extremely disappointing season. The Russell Westbrook experiment evidently failed and there’s little doubt the team will be looking to trade his hefty contract this offseason. We know LeBron James has a huge say in the Lakers’ decision-making, but according […]

The writing appears to be on the wall for Russell Westbrook as a Los Angeles Laker. His latest move on social media seems to confirm that. Save for his profile picture, Westbrook has appeared to wipe his Instagram clean of any Lakers content. Russ has deleted all his photos with the Lakers. 😟 pic.twitter.com/4PBkFEvK3T — […]

Right now, many consider their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks as the best assets the Los Angeles Lakers currently have in terms of navigating the trade market in the offseason. It’s no secret that LeBron James and the Lakers will be looking to augment their roster ahead of the 2022-23 campaign and they are expected […]

Did Russell Westbrook just drop a major hint about his plans to leave the Los Angeles Lakers this summer? If you look at his recent social media activity, it would be easy to interpret that this is exactly what he’s done. Westbrook’s Instagram post from December resurfaced after a random fan posted an intriguing message […]

Snoop Dogg is a huge Russell Westbrook fan. Apparently, the same cannot be said about his view on former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel. In a recent interview, Snoop shared his unfiltered view regarding Westbrook’s struggles in his first season with the Lakers. In the mind of the long-time LA supporter, all the […]

It wasn’t too long ago that Houston Rockets former All-Star point guard John Wall was linked to the Los Angeles Lakers in a potential swap for Russell Westbrook. This was during the February trade deadline as both teams were looking to make some major changes on their roster. As it turns out, however, trade talks […]

The biggest issue the Los Angeles Lakers need to face this offseason is the Russell Westbrook situation. The front office will definitely do its due diligence in terms of a potential trade for the former league MVP but at this point, this prospect isn’t looking too good. NBA insider Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype recently […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell far below the public’s expectations this season. What was seemingly a star-studded team went 33-49 and finished 11 in the Western Conference. The 2022 NBA Playoffs are well underway. With the Lakers not a part of the postseason action, they are looking ahead to the upcoming year. Clearly, a lot […]

It’s not preposterous to say that the Russell Westbrook Experiment failed miserably for the Los Angeles Lakers. His fit with the team was like DJ Khaled wearing skinny jeans. Unfortunately for Westbrook, he has been viewed as the scapegoat once again despite playing 78 out of 82 games for the Lakers. His erratic play is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets both need to shake their rosters up in the offseason. LA needs to move on from Russell Westbrook and the Hornets need to make moves that will allow them to win (or, at least, not get destroyed) in play-in games. NBA reporter Marc Stein previously reported about a […]

Frank Vogel’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers ended unceremoniously last week after what was a nightmarish season trying to make things work with Russell Westbrook. While many preached patience on the team gelling together, including Frank Vogel himself during his many, many exasperated postgame press conferences, the Lakers coach was able to open up […]

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets just saw their season come crashing down on Thursday after they were blown out by the Atlanta Hawks in their winner-take-all Play-In matchup. The Hornets will now regroup in the summertime as they look to strengthen their squad for next season. As it turns out, the Hornets could now […]

After what was a truly disappointing debut season for the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook isn’t exactly the most well-loved individual in LA right now. Rumors of a possible exit from the Lakers have been running rife for the former league MVP, but by the looks of it, the LA is going to be hard-pressed […]

The 2021-2022 Los Angeles Lakers season has finally come to a close. It was a very tumultuous season for the Lakers that began with such promise and expectation. One player in particular that had a very tough year was point guard Russell Westbrook. He essentially took the brunt of the criticism for the Lakers’ massive […]

Frank Vogel is set to be replaced in Los Angeles. And while Russell Westbrook is still with the Lakers on paper, his future looks as murky as it’s ever been. If you ask Charles Barkley, though, neither of them deserve their fate. According to Check, the Lakers are using both Vogel and Westbrook as scapegoats […]

The Los Angeles Lakers conducted exit interview press conferences on Monday after they wrapped up their disappointing 2021-22 season with a win over the Denver Nuggets the day before, which their fans could enjoy for approximately 30 seconds before ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the firing of Frank Vogel — emblematic of a season of organizational […]