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It may have just been a preseason game, but the fact that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham finally decided to have Russell Westbrook come off the bench certainly made all sorts of headlines. Russ himself stated that his hamstring injury may have been indirectly caused by the fact that he came off the […]

After a split between the two sides seemed imminent this past summer, the Russell Westbrook-Los Angeles Lakers saga will continue into the 2022-23 NBA season–for now. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported the Lakers’ hope is newly hired head coach Darvin Ham will be able to connect with Westbrook and establish a trusting relationship the 2017 MVP […]

When it was revealed the Los Angeles Lakers were having Russell Westbrook come off the bench in their preseason finale against the Sacramento Kings, many were concerned about the impact of the perceived demotion on Russ. Many also wondered whether it would be a permanent thing, especially since the last few games of the preseason […]

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t exactly fared well in the preseason thus far, and there have been more than a few bumps on the road. They logged a win against the defending champs Golden State Warriors on Sunday, 124-121, but that’s pretty much been it. LA is currently 1-4 heading into their preseason finale against […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still dealing with significant uncertainty regarding their playing rotation, as they attempt to make the Russell Westbrook fit work in Year 2. One option that has always been discussed as perhaps the Lakers’ best option to maximize their spacing is to move Anthony Davis, a power forward by trade and […]

After gaining a lot of interest following his strong performance for Germany in the EuroBasket tournament, Dennis Schroder decided to take his talents back to Hollywood to reunite with the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran guard admitted that he has “unfinished business” with the Lakers after his one-year stint with the team in 2020-21. Schroder […]

A lot will be riding in 2022-23 for Anthony Davis. Alongside LeBron James, AD is expected to lead the charge for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to bounce back from what has been a disappointing past couple of seasons. There has also been a lot of talk about Davis’ role for the team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made more than a few waves when they decided to bring in Darvin Ham as the team’s new coach. Being a first-time head coach, he may not have been the obvious first choice for a lot of fans, but still, there’s no denying that Ham could potentially make a major impact […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still considering trading Russell Westbrook in the coming week or months and came oh so close to doing so before training camp as they had serious conversations with the Indiana Pacers. But, the organization stood pat to see how he fits this season alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. That’s […]

Anthony Davis is a full go for the Los Angeles Lakers in their preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings, but some fans couldn’t help but worry about his recent injury news. Fortunately, Darvin Ham eased those concerns. For those not in the know, Davis was initially listed as probable for Monday’s preseason game due to […]

It’s been a whole year since Kendrick Nunn signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, yet he still hasn’t played a single minute for his team. This is all about to change this coming season, though, and at this point, it seems like it’s time to get excited for the arrival of K-Nunn. After Friday’s practice […]

After being hired as the new head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers early in the summer, it now feels like Darvin Ham has been at the helm for quite some time now. The fact of the matter is, however, that it was only recently that he got his first taste of action with his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that a coaching change will help them make it back to the playoffs this season. In that sense, it’s clear that their new head coach, Darvin Ham, has some lofty expectations surrounding him as he enters his first season at the helm of the Lakers. Ham built a reputation […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are definitely looking forward to the upcoming season, eager to rid themselves of the stench of last year’s 33-49 record that saw them miss the playoffs entirely. While there were lots of problems that plagued the Lakers last season, from terrible fit issues to just an overall lack of quality players, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to a handful of candidates before they decided to bring in Darvin Ham as their new head coach this summer. One of the names that were rumored to be in the running for the position was former Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder. Even though he wasn’t selected for […]

Russell Westbrook remains with the Los Angeles Lakers, but the question is, will he start or come off the bench in 2022-23? There have been numerous reports stating he could be a second unit player after a tumultuous debut campaign. At Media Day on Monday, head coach Darvin Ham was of course asked about just […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and team general manager Rob Pelinka were originally set to speak to the press on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Pacific Time. For some reason, however, the pre-scheduled press conference was abruptly canceled just before it started. Apparently, there was no reason given as to why the event was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fired Frank Vogel because he failed to make the Russell Westbrook experiment work. But on the other side of that, many are questioning why the team still hasn’t moved on from the All-Star guard despite his presence clearly not helping the team. Apparently, Darvin Ham is the reason for that. According […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Kendrick Nunn all summer long, but unfortunately, they haven’t been completely positive. A recent report stated that his injury rehab has gone “slower than anticipated” — something that Nunn himself has disputed. For his part, however, it seems that new Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham […]

It looks like the relationship between Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers are going smooth despite all the trade rumors this offseason. In fact, Darvin Ham is happy with how the explosive guard has bought in with the team. Speaking to reporters after practice on Tuesday, Ham shared that the fact that things have […]

LOS ANGELES — During what’s supposed to be one of the quieter months of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers landed a major agreement with one of the game’s best players. LeBron James agreed to a contract extension with the Lakers, locking him in with new head coach Darvin Ham and the Lakeshow until, at […]

There’s almost nowhere to go but up for the Los Angeles Lakers. After a underwhelming 2021-22 season, LeBron James and co have a lot of work to do – and it looks like they’ve already started. King James recently met with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and new head coach Darvin Ham. The initial reports stemming […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off of one of their most embarrassing seasons in recent memory. They had just won the NBA Championship two years prior in the bubble. They entered last season as one of the favorites to win the title and fell flat on their face. On Tuesday, it was revealed that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made some big decisions on the coaching front this offseason after opting to part ways with now-ex-coach Frank Vogel. The front office replaced their 2020 championship-winning shot-caller with first-time head coach Darvin Ham, who in spite of his inexperience at the helm, has been able to build up excitement and anticipation […]

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers right now. After a mightily disappointing 2021-22 season, they have revamped their bench and been involved in trade talks for star point guard Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets. They have also overhauled their coaching staff, with Frank Vogel going out the door and […]

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 Detroit Pistons’ 2004 NBA Finals win over a powerhouse Los Angeles Lakers squad still remains to be one of the most memorable upsets in the history of the league. Newly-named Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was actually part of that nitty-gritty, title-winning Pistons side, and the 48-year-old has some fond memories from that unforgettable […]

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 […]

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. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to bounce back in 2022-23 with a new head coach at the helm in Darvin Ham. He’s already laid out his plan for Russell Westbrook, who is the subject of trade rumors as the Kyrie Irving rumblings continue. But despite that, Ham made it clear: He is focused on […]

Could the Los Angeles Lakers reunite with Matt Barnes? Well, if you’re asking new head coach Darvin Ham, it looks like he would love the former NBA forward on his coaching staff. In a video that is now going viral online, Ham and Barnes met at the Las Vegas Summer League and had some fun […]

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. […]

Darvin Ham’s first gig as an NBA head coach with the Los Angeles Lakers contains all of the pressure. He will have to help the team overcome its miserable 2021-22 season and deal with the sky-high expectations of any LeBron James-led team. Ham isn’t afraid of the challenge at all. He told Marc Spears of […]

New Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham knows how important Anthony Davis is for his team. Coaching the 17-time champion Los Angeles Lakers, who are constantly chasing a championship, is both an honor and a joy for Ham in his first season as head coach in the NBA. LeBron James, who is probably the […]

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 are ramping up their hiring process to complete Darvin Ham’s coaching staff. After hiring LeBron James’ former coach in Chris Jent, they are now reportedly eyeing Jordan Ott for assistant coach. Ott is actually an assistant coach for the Kevin Durant-led Brooklyn Nets, so it will be interesting to see if […]

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 […]

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 […]