Russell Westbrook ‘humbly’ said he’s the NBA’s best rebounding point guard What a hilarious disclaimer before saying something that's probably true! USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023
Russell Westbrook’s Heated Moment With Suns Fan Caught on Video This could have gotten really ugly. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2023
The Lakers can totally win a title this year. Seriously. LeBron and the Lakers have the team that could win it all. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023
Russell Westbrook video shows him confronting Suns fan: ‘Watch your mouth, [expletive]’ Westbrook appeared very unhappy at something that was yelled at him. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023
Darvin Ham praises Jarred Vanderbilt’s defense after win vs. Grizzlies Lakers head coach Darvin Ham had some very nice things to say about Jarred Vanderbilt after his defensive effort against the Grizzlies. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023
Russell Westbrook Claims He’s NBA’s Best Rebounding Guard Russ wasn’t lacking any confidence after L.A.’s win in Game 1. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2023
Kawhi Leonard scores 38 as Clippers hustle way to Game 1 win over the Suns PHOENIX — For 36 minutes Sunday, Russell Westbrook struggled mightily to make a shot. Los Angeles Times · Apr 17, 2023
'No excuse': Tyronn Lue doesn't care if Clippers are underdogs against Suns PHOENIX — Months ago, before injuries and setbacks to their star duo came to define the Clippers' season, many within the locker room and organization saw it playing out far differently. Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023
3 things D’Angelo Russell needs to do in Lakers vs. Grizzlies series Guard D'Angelo Russell can boost the Lakers' chances in the playoffs versus the Grizzlies by taking care of these three things. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023
NBA playoffs 2023: what to look out for in all eight opening-round ties The NBA postseason (proper) tips off Saturday with the field of 16 fixed. Here’s what to watch for if you’re only just tuning in The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2023
Basketball Star Shares Very Hot Take on NBA, NFL Stars’ Ability to Play in the Other League The forward is confident in NBA players' abilities. Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2023
Why we shouldn’t take a Kawhi Leonard-Kevin Durant playoff showdown for granted LOS ANGELES — The last time Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant faced each other in the playoffs, the anticipated showdown during the 2019 NBA Finals lasted all of 11 minutes 57 seconds. Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023
Russell Westbrook opens up on relationship with Kevin Durant after "beef" rumours Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were a prolific duo on the Oklahoma City Thunder for nearly a decade, reaching the 2012 NBA Finals before Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2016 Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023
Russell Westbrook Makes His Feelings on Kevin Durant Perfectly Clear Before Playoff Matchup The two future Hall of Famers were teammates on the Thunder from 2008 to ’16. Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2023 A trio of Lakers will face their former team on Tuesday When the Lakers play the Timberwolves on Tuesday, D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt will face their former teammates.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2023 The Lakers cannot get complacent versus the depleted Timberwolves Even though the Timberwolves will be shorthanded, the Lakers cannot assume that anything will be easy for them in the play-in tournament.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 10, 2023 Helene Elliott: Lakers earn a 'hell of an opportunity' with play-in shot at playoffs The crowd at Crypto.com Arena stood as one and roared while the clock ticked off the final seconds of a Lakers season that began with doubt and despair and ended with an invigorated team that earned more wins than anyone would have dared to guess.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 9, 2023 Lakers player grades: L.A. ends its regular season with a win over the Jazz The Lakers' regular season is complete after a 128-117 victory over the Jazz on Sunday.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2023 The Clippers Proved They Can Win Without Star Power LA showed off its wide array of weapons in a big win over the Lakers in front of a sold-out crowd.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2023 Russell Westbrook spectacularly trolled LeBron James and the Lakers on the way to a win against his former team Good on Westbrook, man.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023 Norman Powell, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers to critical win over travel-weary Lakers The playoff permutations remain vast. The potential matchups remain multiple. But whether in the play-in tournament or a first-round series, the Clippers and Lakers are assured of playing in the postseason.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2023 'A lot's at stake right now': What the Lakers-Clippers showdown means Wednesday LOS ANGELES — In 2006, the Lakers were one win from forging a second-round matchup against the Clippers, the first time the franchises would have met in the postseason. They lost to Phoenix.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2023 D’Angelo Russell will not play in Tuesday’s Lakers versus Jazz game The Lakers will be without their starting point guard when they take on the Jazz on Tuesday.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 4, 2023 'He's fitting in well': Why Russell Westbrook helps the Clippers more than he did with Lakers LOS ANGELES — Before catching a flight back to Southern California late Saturday night, the player who spent high school in Lawndale and college in Westwood threw on a Dodgers cap.
The Guardian - US · Apr 4, 2023 NBA bubble watch: which teams will seal a playoff spot? There’s just one week left in the NBA season, but there are 14 teams that are mathematically still alive but whose immediate futures are still murky