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Russell Westbrook on Frank Vogel. I’m not sure what his issue was with me

Kyle Goon: Russell Westbrook on what it was like with Frank Vogel: "I've never had an issue with any of my coaches before." "I'm not sure what his issue was with me," he said about Vogel, and said he felt like he was trying to prove himself to Frank ...

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Russell Westbrook: I was too relaxed at times playing back home

Jovan Buha: Russell Westbrook said he was "too relaxed at times, to be completely honest" playing back home in Los Angeles. Source: Twitter @jovanbuha What's the buzz on Twitter? Ryan Ward @ RyanWardLA Russell Westbrook on Frank Vogel: "I'm not sure ...

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Rockets’ GM: There’s a market for John Wall

Kelly Iko: Stone says he believes there's a market for John Wall and a deal will materialize at some point. If not, he didn't rule out the possibility of a buyout but says they'll cross that bridge when they get to it. Source: Twitter @KellyIkoNBA ...

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Vogel fired by Lakers after season flop

Los Angeles (AFP) - The Los Angeles Lakers sacked head coach Frank Vogel on Monday, saying a change of leadership was needed after the club's shock failure to reach the playoffs.

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LeBron James Blames Injuries for Disappointing Lakers Season

Westbrook was the only one of the three star players who didn’t miss significant time this past season.

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LeBron pays tribute to Lakers coach Vogel, unsure of reported sacking

Los Angeles (AFP) - LeBron James paid tribute to Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel on Monday but said he had not been informed of his reported sacking.

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Would Russell Westbrook accept a buyout of his contract?

Among the ways for the Lakers to get rid of Russell Westbrook, the easiest would be for him to opt out of his contract. Would he do it?

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Joel Embiid the first center to win scoring title since Shaquille O’Neal

StatMuse: Joel Embiid is officially the scoring champ. - First center to do it since Shaq - First international player to do it - First center with 30 PPG under 40 MPG pic.twitter.com/s9dMymsrmt Source: Twitter @statmuse What's the buzz on Twitter? ...

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Most likely destinations for Russell Westbrook: Houston, New York or Charlotte?

I guess my top three will probably be again Houston, New York and Charlotte, based on what I've heard and what other people have reported. Source: Spotify What's the buzz on Twitter? StatMuse @ statmuse 40/10 games in a season since merger: 13 - ...

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The Big Fail: Inside the Lakers’ most disappointing season in franchise history

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers weren’t a sure thing; they were, though, the surest thing for bettors.

Los Angeles Times

Russell Westbrook wary of the stigma that comes with accepting a buyout

Westbrook is a prideful man. His swagger is both his sword and his shield, and he will not lay them down lightly. He is wary of the stigma that comes with accepting a buyout, one source close to him explained. But he also still believes he can ...

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LeBron James still had special season amid setbacks for Lakers, who win home finale

LOS ANGELES — The crowd got to cheer LeBron James one last time at home this season.

Los Angeles Times

Russell Westbrook after being told any Laker can bring up the ball: I’m the point guard, give me that s—

"Russell Westbrook never respected Frank [Vogel] from Day 1," said one Lakers staff member with knowledge of the situation. "The moment Frank said anybody who gets the rebound can bring it up the court, which is just how the NBA is played these ...

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Talen Horton-Tucker scores 40 as Lakers’ stars get front-row seats to another loss

SAN FRANCISCO — Four veterans sat. Another got waived. The Los Angeles Lakers season, functionally over after being eliminated, still had to take the court — even if 80% of its once-projected starting lineup wasn’t available.

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Update on Russell Westbrook’s status versus the Warriors

Russell Westbrook has been dealing with a sore shoulder lately. Will he suit up tonight against the Golden State Warriors?

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Anthony Davis on trade rumors: I don’t think they’re planning on doing anything with me… I don’t know

To be clear, Davis has no indication that the Lakers will trade him, but as a 10-year NBA veteran, he is aware how the league works. "I mean, I don't think they're planning on doing anything [with me]," he said. "I don't know, man. F-, I don't ...

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LAYUP LINES: The most interesting NBA story before the postseason is … Kawhi Leonard?

Yes, really.

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Marc Stein: Hornets mentioned as ‘team to watch’ for Russell Westbrook

Could the Hornets team LaMelo Ball up with Russell Westbrook?

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LeBron James owns plenty of blame in his personal annus horribilis

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season is effectively over and their shadow general manager has played his part in their downfall

Los Angeles Times

How do Rob Pelinka and Kurt Rambis build a competitive Lakers team next season?

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers were built on the hope this season that the Big Three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook could deliver the franchise an NBA-best 18th championship.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Lakers' season has been a collection of pratfalls and airballs

LOS ANGELES — After the Lakers blew a lead and lost to Golden State in the first game of this season, LeBron James was asked whether he had any advice for Russell Westbrook, who had made all of four baskets.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers Face Major Offseason Questions

Will anybody trade for Russell Westbrook? Here are some queries Los Angeles must answer this offseason.

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Frank Vogel on Rumors About His Job Security: ‘It’s Not Easy to Shut It Out’

He addresses rumors about his job security as the regular season nears an end.

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SI:AM | We Can Stop Paying Attention To the Lakers Now

Don’t worry, NBA fans, you can ignore Thursday night’s game on TNT.

Sports Illustrated

The Lakers Are in Ruins

Los Angeles has officially been eliminated from playoff contention. Where do LeBron, Westbrook and Co. go from here?

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