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Russell Westbrook on why he hasn’t sat out difficult Lakers season: Because it’s bigger than me

In an exclusive interview with the nine-time All-Star after the Lakers fell to the Utah Jazz 122-109 Thursday night, he shared why he was against taking time off. "Because it's bigger than me, man," Russell Westbrook told Yahoo Sports. "I'm super ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2022

LeBron James moves to second in all-time field goals made list

Ryan Ward: With his 13th field goal of the night, LeBron James passed Karl Malone for second place on the NBA's all-time field goals made list, via Lakers PR. Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What's the buzz on Twitter? Jim Eichenhofer @ Jim_Eichenhofer ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2022

Russell Westbrook enters Top-30 in all-time scoring list

Ryan Ward: With his sixth field goal of the game, Russell Westbrook passed Adrian Dantley for 30th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list, via Lakers PR. Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What's the buzz on Twitter? Jovan Buha @ jovanbuha Third quarter: ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2022

Tyronn Lue: I’ve seen LeBron James in tough situations before, he always comes out on top

Mike Trudell: Tyronn Lue: "I've seen LeBron James in tough situations before, he's always come out on top." Source: Twitter @LakersReporter What's the buzz on Twitter? Law Murray @ LawMurrayTheNU I wonder if Bron goes 40 minutes tonight - 8:48 PM ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 4, 2022

Lakers announce signing of DJ Augustin

Mike Trudell: The Lakers announced the signing of DJ Augustin, a veteran point guard who was drafted in 2008 (No. 9 overall). They also signed 24-year-old Wenyen Gabriel to a two-way contract. In related moves, they waived DeAndre Jordan and Sekou ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 1, 2022

Bucks vs. Lakers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Milwaukee Bucks (34-21) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (28-28) at STAPLES Center Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday February 8, 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 17, Los Angeles Lakers 12 (Q1 06:55) What's the buzz on Twitter? Eddie Sefko @ ESefko ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2022

Carmelo Anthony out against Knicks

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Lakers F Carmelo Anthony is expected to miss Saturday's game vs. the Knicks (ABC, 8:30 PM ET), which would give him four days of rest before re-evaluating his strained right hamstring ahead of Tuesday's game vs. ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 5, 2022

Optimism that Carmelo Anthony’s hamstring injury isn’t serious

Adrian Wojnarowski: There's optimism that Carmelo Anthony's right hamstring strain isn't serious and he's expected to be day-to-day on a return to the Lakers lineup, sources tell ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? Adrian ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2022

Lakers vs. Hawks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Los Angeles Lakers (24-26) play against the Atlanta Hawks (25-25) at State Farm Arena Game Time: 1:00 PM EST on Sunday January 30, 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 118, Atlanta Hawks 121 (Q4 02:25) What's the buzz on Twitter? Tim Bontemps @ TimBontemps ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2022

LeBron James returns to Los Angeles to treat swollen knee injury

Dave McMenamin: Frank Vogel says LeBron James has returned to L.A. to begin treatment on his left knee. "As long as the swelling is there, he is going to be out," Vogel said. Source: Twitter @mcten What's the buzz on Twitter? Mike Trudell @ ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2022