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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 […]

“Mean Tweets” is always a big hit, and it’s even more fun to watch when it’s the NBA stars reading the most ridiculous and hilarious (sometimes not so mean) takes about them. After all, these same guys know very well how to talk trash themselves. Ja Morant, Russell Westbrook and Jalen Green starred in the […]

It’s now been three years since Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook left the Oklahoma City Thunder, but it is clear that he still holds the city close to his heart. The former league MVP recently returned to OKC to make an awesome donation through his foundation. Russ was met by city Mayor David Holt […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves in a peculiar situation in the NBA offseason. After struggling throughout the regular season, the organization is doing everything possible to get back into playoff contention. However, the franchise is essentially at a standstill with LeBron James, which impacts Russell Westbrook’s future with the club. According to Bleacher […]

The Russell Westbrook-John Wall swap between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets has long been rumored, but for those still wishing it happens, don’t get your hopes up. By the looks of it, the said trade idea is unlikely to happen unless the Lakers give in to the Rockets’ demands, per NBA Insider Marc […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have long signaled that they have no intention of including any kind of asset to trade Russell Westbrook, leading many to believe he will be back in 2022-23. Now that Darvin Ham is the head coach, has anything changed? Nope. Marc Stein reports the Lakers continue to signal zero desire to […]

Russell Westbrook is facing a tough decision this summer. Well, it’s actually not that hard considering how all he has to do is to decide on whether or not he wants $47 million to play for the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Westbrook did not have the best of debut seasons with the Lakers last […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be looking to make some moves this offseason to strengthen their roster. Although many believe they should trade Russell Westbrook, that’s going to be nearly impossible given his salary which is north of $45 million per season. One player who the Lakers are reportedly interested in is Cleveland Cavaliers guard […]

After what was a horrendous debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook ended up on the receiving end of a ton of criticism from fans and the media alike. So much so, that some folks mercilessly gave Russ the moniker “Westbrick.” For those that require context, “Westbrick” is a reference to the Lakers […]

Kevin Durant and Draymond Green couldn’t help but react after JJ Redick and CJ McCollum obliterated Stephen A. Smith for his “foul” take on Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook. On Tuesday while discussing Darvin Ham’s Lakers press conference, Smith shifted the focus to the fact that Westbrook attended the event. The veteran sports commentator […]

New Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham recently talked up Russell Westbrook’s importance for the squad next season. It sounds like Ham has no intention of facilitating Russ’ exit this summer, but the first-year head coach also said that one of the most important aspects of his conversations with the Lakers star centers around […]

Despite rumors of a potential exit for Los Angeles Lakers embattled star Russell Westbrook, it seems clear that new head coach Darvin Ham isn’t ready to give up on the former MVP just yet. As a matter of fact, Ham already has a comprehensive plan for Westbrook for next season and right now, it feels […]

On Monday — 10 days after the news was first reported and nearly two months after the firing of Frank Vogel — the Los Angeles Lakers introduced Darvin Ham as the 28th head coach in franchise history. Rob Pelinka began by stating that Ham was the “unanimous choice” and “ideal fit” for the gig. Ham […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly hired Rasheed Wallace as an assistant coach, an old video of the ex-NBA big man talking about Russell Westbrook resurfaced. In the said video during the 2020-21 season, Wallace appeared on “The Jump” and heaped a ton of praise on Westbrook, calling him the “best player” in the league […]

Newly-appointed Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham faced the media on Monday and unsurprisingly, one of the hottest topics of conversation was the future of Russell Westbrook in LA. Based on what the 48-year-old shot-caller is saying here, it appears that Russ is here to stay. Ham had nothing but praise for Westbrook, who […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced the hiring of Darvin Ham Friday afternoon. He replaces Frank Vogel as the 28th head coach in franchise history. With big news like this, players often post something about welcoming the new hire to the team. Russell Westbrook’s Instagram post was underwhelming at best. Vox Media’s Anthony F. Irwin […]

A week after the news of the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to hire Darvin Ham as its next head coach was reported, the franchise formally announced the move. The 48-year-old first-time head coach — who played in the NBA for eight seasons and has coached in the G-League and NBA since 2008, including with the […]

Savannah James showed off some of her latest wardrobe additions via Instagram and it certainly caught the attention of Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook. Naturally, Savannah’s loving husband, LeBron James, had to react to his teammate’s shoutout for his wife. Savannah was modeling a fresh pair of pants which came straight out of Westbrook’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to tap Darvin Ham as the franchise’s 28th head coach may end up being its most consequential hire in decades. As you’ve likely seen by now, here’s the Lakers press release announcing Darvin Ham as the franchise’s 28th head coach. They’ll hold a press conference on Monday. pic.twitter.com/FZNoFAXh1c — Michael […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced their six-game 2022-23 preseason schedule on Wednesday. The Lakers will begin their exhibition slate by hosting the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 3 at Crypto.com Arena. On Oct. 5 and 6, the Lakers will head to Las Vegas for a back-to-back against the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena. […]

The Lakers need to make something happen this offseason. That much is clear. But the exact details of what they need to do are far from clear. Sure, the obvious answer is to trade Russell Westbrook. But that is much easier said than done given Westbrook’s declining skillset and loaded contract. But the Lakers don’t […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a major decision by naming Darvin Ham as the team’s new head coach. This is just one of a handful of decisions the front office s facing as they look towards what they hope will be a bounceback campaign in 2022-23. Russell Westbrook still remains to be the biggest […]

The Russell Westbrook trade did not pan out for the Los Angeles Lakers in year one. Los Angeles missed the playoffs, despite starting the season as one of the favorites to win the championship. Westbrook never quite fit in with the team, but that was not the only problem they faced. Head coach Frank Vogel […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to solve one of the biggest questions marks for their team this offseason, filling the void in the head coaching spot with Darvin Ham. But arguably the most contentious decision left is the one on Russell Westbrook. There have been numerous reports and a few little nuggets that suggested […]

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 […]