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The Latest Breaking News from Russell Westbrook

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.

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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

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 ...

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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.

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Patrick Beverley savagely rips Russell Westbrook with a response to a nearly three-year-old quote

Yikes.

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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…

Los Angeles Times

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.

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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.

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Russell Westbrook finally sounds off on Frank Vogel after being benched in another 4th quarter

None of this sounds good.

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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

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.

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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 ...

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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.

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Russell Westbrook Didn’t Care for Questions After Bad Night Against Knicks

Both star players think Westbrook is second-guessing himself.

Los Angeles Times

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.

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Frank Vogel on Russell Westbrook’s benching: ‘Hopefully the response is he plays better’

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel explained why he benched Russell Westbrook against the New York Knicks.

Los Angeles Times

LeBron James’ triple-double helps Lakers rally from 21 down, beat Knicks in OT

LOS ANGELES — Early in the first half Saturday night, it seemed as if the verdict finally were in.

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WATCH: Russell Westbrook booed by Lakers fans at home against Knicks

Los Angeles Lakers fans booed Russell Westbrook after a terrible shot against the New York Knicks.

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