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Both LeBron James and Russell Westbrook have yet to make their respective season debuts for the Los Angeles Lakers. Russ, in particular, has not played his first-ever game for the Purple & Gold, which is why there is a ton of anticipation from LA fans everywhere. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel recently shared his offseason […]

Much has been made about Russell Westbrook being a local guy after the news he had been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. The UCLA product admitted, however, that it wasn’t Kobe Bryant who was his favorite player growing up – it was Pau Gasol. In front of a handful of reporters, Brodie paid tribute to […]

It looks like Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis are developing their chemistry pretty well, so much so that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel sees big things coming for the duo. Per Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Vogel shared how Westbrook assisted Davis to get four consecutive baskets during Tuesday’s practice. With that, the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James just keeps winning in life. It was recently unveiled that LeBron now has his own building in the main headquarters of Nike in Oregon and it looks absolutely AMAZING. The King was super proud of his latest achievement, posting a series of pictures on his Instagram showing the wonderful […]

Russell Westbrook is living his best life in LA. If you need proof, then just check out this video he recently posted on his Instagram account. Russ is clearly soaking it all in now that he’s back home and this should put a smile on the face of LeBron James and the rest of the […]

To say that Russell Westbrook is all-in with his move to the Los Angeles Lakers would still be a huge understatement. The man hasn’t even played a single game yet, but it feels like he just belongs in purple and gold. One of his biggest motivators is the late Kobe Bryant, whose dual jerseys hang […]

Many believe the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are headed for a collision course in the NBA Finals. While it’s way too early to bank on such, it’s hard to blame overly excited pundits for placing their money on the possibility. LeBron James and Anthony Davis now have Russell Westbrook on their side, matching […]

Because the Los Angeles Lakers just overhauled their roster, they entered 2021-22 training camp with as little trade buzz as any team in the NBA from an importing and exporting standpoint. The Lakers orchestrated the largest blockbuster swap of the summer — a five-teamer that netted them Russell Westbrook — and then surrounded Westbrook, LeBron […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers fell short of expectations last season would be a massive understatement. But if LeBron James’ words on the first few days of training camp are any indication, this season is already shaping up to be vastly different, and this goes beyond Russell Westbrook. Asked about the apparent exhaustion […]

Breaking news: Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is pretty, pretty, good at basketball. Two days into Lakers training camp, Westbrook has already impressed Frank Vogel, LeBron James, and his Lakers teammates. Nobody is surprised, of course, but they still haven’t been able to curb their enthusiasm. “Russell Westbrook’s pretty good. He’s good at basketball,” […]

Two days into Los Angeles Lakers training camp, LeBron James specifically cited three newcomers who have stood out (other than the obvious: Russell Westbrook). “K. Nunn, Baze, and DJ,” LeBron told reporters after the Lakers second day of practice — as in Kendrick Nunn, Kent Bazemore, and DeAndre Jordan — when asked whose stood out. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis doesn’t want anyone’s encouragement. Yes, even those coming from LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and his other Lakers teammates. Davis, who has noticeably bulked up this offseason, is expected to have a bounce-back campaign after his mediocre stint last season, which was riddled by injuries. His exit in the first […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Russell Westbrook breaks down who he really is in his upcoming documentary on SHOWTIME called ‘Passion Play’. Westbrook, the former MVP and the reigning triple-double king, is one of the most polarizing characters in the league. Now, the newest member of the Lakers shares his side of the story in his […]

The 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers have just one practice under their belt, yet Russell Westbrook is already seeing the type of dynamic force Anthony Davis can be in pick-and-roll scenarios. Westbrook and Davis conducted a joint media session following the first practice of Lakers’ training camp. Both players, and head coach Frank Vogel, had positive […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Big Three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook have themselves a new nickname, and it looks like it’s going to catch on pretty quickly as well. It also seems like the new moniker is pretty official too, considering how it was the Lakers’ own Twitter page that launched the […]

Rajon Rondo and Russell Westbrook are now teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, and any beef between them is apparently dead. Rondo said as much during his introductory press conference with the Lakers and then again at Tuesday’s Media Day: Rondo quickly shoots down notion of any lingering beef with Westbrook after their incident in […]

Russell Westbrook is arguably the worst high-volume three-point shooter in NBA history, and hasn’t exactly made sustained efforts in the past to diversify his offensive game when sharing the floor with another high-usage superstar. LeBron James, obviously, is aware of those concerns and others about Westbrook’s fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. He’s just not […]

The Los Angeles Lakers open training camp on Tuesday. LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, and the team’s re-tooled cadre of veterans, former All-Stars, role players, and coaches will conduct Media Day then formally begin the quest for banner No. 18. After a blockbuster summer befitting only of Hollywood, we can finally start swapping speculation […]

Russell Westbrook moving to the Los Angeles Lakers was the biggest move of the NBA offseason. In the latest bombshell report on his trade out of Washington, Russ apparently tried to convince co-star Bradley Beal to leave alongside him. Bill Oram, Shams Charania, and Sam Amick of The Athletic dished on Westbrook’s attempt to sway his […]

It was a busy offseason for the Washington Wizards that featured plenty of moving parts on the way out as well as on the way in. The offseason was highlighted by the trade of Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers for the Wizards. Via The Athletic, Westbrook tried to convince superstar Bradley Beal to […]

One of the stranger NBA days in recent memory came when the Los Angeles Lakers were supposedly nearing completion of two trades that contradicted each other: one in which the team would acquire Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield, and another in which they would acquire Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, both with essentially the same […]

Long-time followers of Russell Westbrook know that the man just cannot avoid giving his 120% every game. The trademark of the newly-acquired Los Angeles Laker is his high-intensity playing style that goes pedal to the metal all them time. According to Chris Brickley, one of the biggest trainers in the NBA, that intensity is what […]

Most fans are buzzing about the Los Angeles Lakers’ newest addition Russell Westbrook, and for good reason. But even without him, LA was poised to win the title last season had Anthony Davis not gotten injured. With a shiny new toy in town, the spotlight has been taken away from Anthony Davis just a tad, […]

Russell Westbrook may not be a part of the Washington Wizards now, but the now-Los Angeles Laker has left a lasting impact on Bradley Beal and his old team. Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard said that Westbrook has influenced Beal to be a better leader. According to him, the former’s departure forced the latter to step […]

Winning an NBA championship is arguably the most significant milestone achieved by any basketball player. It cements their legacies and puts them in a position to be part of the prestigious Hall of Fame. However, not all great players get to win a championship throughout their careers. In fact, there are a handful of great […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have as much to work on off the court as they do on it this season. There’s no question that they have the talent to win it all. But how they’re able to communicate their roles and coax the necessary sacrifices from one another will be a vital part of their […]

The Lakers made their big offseason splash to acquire Russell Westbrook. But nothing is truly official until it gets painted on a larger than life mural in Los Angeles. The Lakers trio finally got their wall art recognition with a masterpiece along Avalon Boulevard. Check out the sweet design below: City of Stars 🤩 New […]

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, along with the rest of the roster, finally revealed their vaccination status ahead of opening night. Per vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka, the entire roster will be fully vaxxed and ready to go for the 2021-22 NBA season: “On opening night, […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins was dumbfounded after seeing Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook fall behind Ben Simmons in their latest Top 100 rankings. After initially revealing ranks 100-51, ESPN went on to enumerate who they feel should be ranked 50-26 for the upcoming ’21-22 NBA season and Perkins wasn’t happy seeing the former MVP place […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have embraced the NBA’s version of senior living: they currently have 10 players on their roster who are 32 or older. While it’s natural to doubt whether this roster can get the Purple and Gold back to the NBA Finals, the concerns surrounding head coach Frank Vogel’s team from an age […]

Russell Westbrook hasn’t even been a Los Angeles Laker for more than two months, and yet he has already gone full Hollywood. And no, he’s not starring in Space Jam 3. The Lakers guard is producing a documentary with Showtime centered around his own rise, from high school prospect to future NBA MVP. The documentary […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a lot of noise when they announced the signing of former MVP Russell Westbrook. Team head coach Frank Vogel recently opened up on what he thinks about the 32-year-old guard. The Lakers’ shot-caller believes that Russ is currently in a “desperate” state. Speaking on Spectrum SportsNet’s LakeShow podcast, Vogel had nothing […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had a busy offseason. First, he had a Space Jam movie to promote and showcase to the world, then he along with teammate Anthony Davis, recruited Russell Westbrook to the Lakers. And of course, he spent time with his family and attended Davis’ wedding. And now that the […]

Get hyped, Los Angeles Lakers fans – Russell Westbrook is now shooting like Stephen Curry. At least, that’s what it looks like from his offseason workout clips. Check out the Lakers point guard scorching the nets in his recent workout: But of course, as has been the case with Ben Simmons after every offseason, it […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony David earned his second ring on Saturday during his posh wedding held in Beverly Hills, California. Davis tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Marlen P. and based on all the social media posts of those who attended, it seems like Mr. and Mrs. Davis’ wedding was a classic.  From […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are working on their chemistry, starting with some team-building efforts off the court. Anthony Davis recently tied the knot, and of course superstar teammates LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were invited for the said occasion. King James and Russell Westbrook rode together on their way to AD’s big day. The Lakers […]

Before making the big move to the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook was linked to a number of other teams from around the NBA. One of them happened to be the Lakers’ cross-town rivals in the LA Clippers. In a recent episode of his Low Post podcast, however, NBA insider Zach Lowe of ESPN revealed that in […]

LeBron James is back in the gym as the Los Angeles Lakers are set to begin training camp in the coming days. Russell Westbrook has also been putting in the work as he embarks on his first stint with the Lakers. Another new member of the Lakers, DeAndre Jordan, is likewise excited to suit up […]

Most Wizards fans still vividly recall the moment they heard about the Russell Westbrook trade. Not the one with the Los Angeles Lakers from just over a month ago – but the one that brought him to Washington in the first place. I was personally in utter disbelief. Beyond losing long-standing face of the franchise John Wall, […]