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The Latest Breaking News from Russell Westbrook

Magic Johnson Calls For Lakers Fans to Rally Around Star Russell Westbrook

Johnson: “Let's do better, rally around the Westbrook family, and support them.”

Sports Illustrated

Russell Westbrook decries fan harassment of family, 'Westbrick' after Lakers loss

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said he doesn't want family members, even his young children, to attend Lakers games because of the things they might hear.

Los Angeles Times

Russell Westbrook hits out at name 'shaming' as wife receives horrifying death threats

Westbrook's wife Nina revealed on social media that she had received death threats and personal abuse 'on a daily basis'

Daily Mirror

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Report: Lakers coaching staff pushed for Russell Westbrook trade

LeBron James and Klutch Sports weren't the only entities within the Lakers organization pushing for a Russell Westbrook trade.

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Russell Westbrook hits back after wife receives ‘death wishes’ as Lakers struggle

Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook has spoken out after his wife, Nina, said she has received ‘death wishes’ as the Los Angeles Lakers’ struggles continue

The Guardian - US

Russell Westbrook’s wife claps back at criticism

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook and his family have received ugly criticism, and on Monday his wife responded to those critics.

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Russell Westbrook explains the emotional reason behind why ‘Westbrick’ taunts cut so deep

"To me, it's now shaming my name, it's my legacy for my kids."

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Russell Westbrook Speaks Out About Harassment Family Has Faced, ‘Westbrick’ Taunts

The Lakers’ guard spoke on the issue for nearly four minutes Monday.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers: Many are pushing Frank Vogel to bench Russell Westbrook

More and more, there has been a push within the Lakers' organization for coach Frank Vogel to bring Russell Westbrook off the bench.

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Report: Lakers' Frank Vogel Resisting ‘Increasing Push’ Within Organization To ‘Demote’ Russell Westbrook

Team officials have reportedly pushed Vogel to move Westbrook to a bench role.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers report: Tension between Russell Westbrook and team is palpable

There are reportedly lots of bad vibes between Russell Westbrook and the Lakers, and it isn't just because of his inconsistent play.

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Report: Lakers Consider A Russell Westbrook Return in 2022 ‘Impossible’

Westbrook’s relationship with the organization has reportedly soured.

Sports Illustrated

Russell Westbrook says his current play ‘isn’t good enough’

Russell Westbrook has become every Lakers fan's scapegoat this season, but he has shown a willingness to hold himself accountable.

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Lakers highlights: Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk throw it down

The Lakers fought back from a big first-half deficit against the Los Angeles Clippers with the help of two highlight-reel dunks.

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Lakers news: Russell Westbrook has LeBron James’ support

Although Russell Westbrook has become the whipping boy for all that has gone wrong with the Lakers, LeBron James still has his back.

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Report: Lakers and Russell Westbrook have ‘mutual interest’ in offseason trade

After the Lakers tried to trade Russell Westbrook prior to the trade deadline, the two parties are interested in finding a deal this summer.

Los Angeles Times

Even after another tough loss, LeBron James and Lakers aren't giving up on season

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers have lost three consecutive games coming out of the NBA All-Star break and 11 of their last 15 games. They are seven games below .500 (27-34) in the Western Conference.

Sports Illustrated

There’s No Way Out for the Lakers

The clock is running out this season for LeBron James and Los Angeles, but what about next year? The future looks grim.

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Lakers signing DJ Augustin, waiving DeAndre Jordan

Shams Charania: The Los Angeles Lakers intend to waive DeAndre Jordan and sign free agent guard DJ Augustin, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Lakers are bringing in a veteran, accomplished shooting PG to back up Russell Westbrook. Source: Twitter ...

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LeBron James to be involved in Las Vegas expansion team?

The Ringer founder was discussing the NBA on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast when he dropped a bit of "intel" about league expansion and how LeBron James may play a role in it. "I have some intel," Bill Simmons said. "I think the ...

Daily Mirror

Russell Westbrook's X-rated rant at fans after LA Lakers booed as slump continues

The Lakers lost again and were booed as a result, with Russell Westbrook, who registered 16 points and six rebounds in the defeat by the New Orleans Pelicans, hitting back at those fans who turned on the team.

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Brian Windhorst: ‘LeBron James wants the Lakers to have their foot on the gas’

Brian Windhorst: 'I don't think LeBron wants to leave the Lakers … If they don't do anything this summer, and he doesn't extend in August, now we may have a different discussion. But today, my feeling from the conversations I had, he doesn't want ...

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LeBron James, Magic Johnson not on the greatest of terms?

Brian Windhorst on Lakers' future decisions: 'My guess my guess is that she is going to seek Magic's opinion when it comes to this and what Magic might offer will be interesting. I also think it's interesting to point out that I'm not so sure that ...

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Russell Westbrook on Lakers fans: ‘If they boo, they can take their ass home’

Russell Westbrook, the L.A. native whom the franchise completely overhauled its roster to acquire in the offseason, was asked if that type of reception from Lakers fans would be something he takes home with him, after his team lost for the ninth ...

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Ken Mauer says Russell Westbrook gets poorly officiated

NBA Central: Ken Mauer admits Russell Westbrook receives an unfair whistle "We miss on him and we miss on him because he was so strong, he'd finish. He'd get fouled, and we'd missed plays on him. And I'd go back and look at plays and I'd come to him ...

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