How The Lakers Managed To Turn A Contending Team Into A Sub-.500 Mess Tommy Beer delves into the errors of the Lakers' ways following their championship success 1.5 years ago. Zenger · Feb 14, 2022
Russell Westbrook and the Lakers look to repair their season Whatever Russell Westbrook felt about his name being in the Los Angeles Lakers’ trade rumors he was not sharing after practice on Friday in San Francisco. Los Angeles Times · Feb 12, 2022
Lakers had discussed Russell Westbrook-Buddy Hield deal with Kings The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly discussed a trade with the Sacramento Kings involving Russell Westbrook and Buddy Hield. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 11, 2022
Report: Lakers declined trading Russell Westbrook to Rockets for John Wall, 2027 first-round pick The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly could've traded Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets but opted not to. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 11, 2022
Biggest Winners of the Nets-Sixers Trade and Other Sneaky Good Deals Our writers weigh in on the Ben Simmons-James Harden deal, the Lakers' disappointing day and other trade deadline takeaways. Sports Illustrated · Feb 10, 2022
Lakers discussed a Westbrook-Wall deal involving Christian Wood and Talen Horton-Tucker? As it turns out, fans are going to be a lot more disappointed given the recent report that the Lakers were working on a monster deal that would have sent Russell Westbrook, Talen Horton-Tucker and a future first-round pick to the Houston Rockets for ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2022
Patrick Beverley claps back at Russell Westbrook: ‘My boy is The Real Magician’ Patrick Beverley used Russell Westbrook's infamous comments two years ago against him in this clap back. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2022
Patrick Beverley savagely rips Russell Westbrook with a response to a nearly three-year-old quote Yikes. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2022
Rockets open to John Wall trade if Lakers take on Daniel Theis too? Houston could be open to a trade if the Lakers also took on Daniel Theis' multiyear deal, but that's not attractive for Los Angeles given the boost in luxury tax and the team's desire to keep the books relatively clean for the 2023 offseason (when ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2022
John Wall trade talks: Rockets playing hardball with Lakers One source close to the situation insisted Wednesday night that the Rockets remain steadfast in their refusal to entertain a John Wall-for-Russell Westbrook trade with the Lakers unless L.A. agrees to include its 2027 first-round pick in the trade. ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2022
LeBron James scores 30, but Lakers look careless in loss to Trail Blazers PORTLAND, Ore. — Russell Westbrook sat on the end of the bench — the spot where he spent the Lakers’ fourth-quarter comeback in Los Angeles a night earlier. Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2022
As deadline nears, NBA Twitter pushes for Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade with Rockets, Lakers As the hours and minutes tick down until Thursday’s trade deadline, NBA Twitter is making its case for the Lakers trading Russell Westbrook and an asset to the Rockets for John Wall. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2022
Lakers shouldn’t miss LeBron James, Russell Westbrook much against the Trail Blazers The Lakers struggle, but this is a game they should be able to overcome injuries. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2022
Kristian Winfield: 3 potential Russell Westbrook trades that could save the Lakers season The Russell Westbrook experiment has gone south in Los Angeles, and the Lakers appear ready to move on from this blunder of a deal. Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2022 Report: Lakers declined Dennis Schroder’s desire to return as Russell Westbrook’s backup Dennis Schroder reportedly wanted to return to the Lakers over the summer, but the franchise declined to engage in talks.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2022 Dan Woike: Lakers’ latest loss another low point, deepening locker-room frustration LOS ANGELES — With the NBA trade deadline approaching, frustrations are mounting within the Lakers about the current makeup of the roster — tough truths are being told as the Bucks led by as many as 30 in a brutal reminder of where the Lakers are 55 games into the…
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2022 Report: Lakers believe they can’t win at a high level with Russell Westbrook; players feel same issues The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly no longer have faith in Russell Westbrook being a winning combo with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 9, 2022 Russell Westbrook Says He ‘Earned the Right’ to Close Games for Lakers He feels like he's “earned the right” to be in the closing rotation.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2022 Russell Westbrook finally sounds off on Frank Vogel after being benched in another 4th quarter None of this sounds good.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2022 Russell Westbrook says he’s earned the right to be in Lakers’ closing lineups Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said he's earned the right to close out games for the team after being held out again.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2022 Lakers don’t measure up against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks When asked about the Milwaukee Bucks the day before, LeBron James balked at the idea that Tuesday’s game between the teams would be a chance for the Lakers to figure out where they stood in the NBA hierarchy.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 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 7, 2022 LeBron James reveals advice he gave to Russell Westbrook amid latest benching Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shared what he told Russell Westbrook after the guard had another rough game.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 7, 2022 Russell Westbrook Didn’t Care for Questions After Bad Night Against Knicks Both star players think Westbrook is second-guessing himself.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 6, 2022 Russell Westbrook was benched again. What can the Lakers do to salvage his talent? Russell Westbrook, the Lakers guard who does everything loudly, meekly clapped his hands together from the end of the team's bench, his play landing him here instead of out there.