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‘We want Russ to be Russ.’ Clippers up to the challenge of winning with Russell Westbrook
1 year, 10 months ago

‘We want Russ to be Russ.’ Clippers up to the challenge of winning with Russell Westbrook

LA Times  

Russell Westbrook’s time with the Lakers was a big miss, but he welcomes another shot to play in L.A. with the Clippers. “Whatever they need me to do,” Westbrook said, “I’ll do it and do it to the best of my ability.” Westbrook is a Clipper because coach Tyronn Lue, stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard and top basketball executive …

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LeBron James and Anthony Davis out as Lakers lose to Raptors
2 years ago

LeBron James and Anthony Davis out as Lakers lose to Raptors

LA Times  

The Lakers’ Russell Westbrook drives between the Raptors’ Gary Trent Jr., left, and Christian Koloko during the first half on Wednesday in Toronto. The Lakers’ late push to make the final score respectable represented a response to Ham’s halftime challenge to his players, too many of whom let their disappointment in a miss or a no-call bleed into the next …

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Lakers’ win over Bucks opens six-game trip with a flash of potential and hope
2 years ago

Lakers’ win over Bucks opens six-game trip with a flash of potential and hope

LA Times  

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook dives to the court to beat Bucks forward Khris Middleton to a loose ball Friday night in Milwaukee. Lakers Anthony Davis’ monster game leads Lakers to win over Bucks Lakers forward Anthony Davis has 44 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three blocked shots in a defeat of Milwaukee to start six-game road trip. James, who …

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NBA executives poll: Tanks but no tanks for Wembanyama? Early trade talks? Jazz and Lakers domino effects?
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA executives poll: Tanks but no tanks for Wembanyama? Early trade talks? Jazz and Lakers domino effects?

New York Times  

So … what happened to “Brick for Vic”? But I do think at some point during the season, when teams realize where they’re at, they’ll adjust and do more things to try to procure the best position they can.” Front-office executive No. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up back there, but I also think he’ll be very much …

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Lakers are in dire straits after LeBron James’ injury scare leads to another meek loss
2 years, 1 month ago

Lakers are in dire straits after LeBron James’ injury scare leads to another meek loss

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — The humming started in the hallway and picked up as Russell Westbrook got closer to the makeshift press conference room the Lakers use when they play the Clippers as the visiting team. Despite the Lakers’ 114-101 loss Wednesday to the Clippers — their fourth consecutive loss to drop them to 2-9 — and LeBron James leaving the …

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Russell Westbrook injects life into Lakers as they defeat Nuggets for first win
2 years, 1 month ago

Russell Westbrook injects life into Lakers as they defeat Nuggets for first win

LA Times  

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook drives to the basket ahead of Denver’s Jamal Murray during the first half of the Lakers’ 121-110 win Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena. Westbrook finished with 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in the Lakers’ first win of the season. Matt Ryan, who earned the Lakers’ 15th spot in training camp, hit a pair of …

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Winless, helpless Lakers should consider trading Anthony Davis
2 years, 1 month ago

Winless, helpless Lakers should consider trading Anthony Davis

LA Times  

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook, attempting a wide-open shot against the Timberwolves on Friday, is shooting only 12.5% from three-point range this season. Fear not, they probably won’t threaten the worst start in NBA history, an 0-18 mark shared by the 2015-2016 Philadelphia 76ers and the 2009-2010 New Jersey Nets. Do not let another season meander its way down the drain, …

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Lakers lose to Timberwolves, tie team mark for worst start since moving to L.A.
2 years, 1 month ago

Lakers lose to Timberwolves, tie team mark for worst start since moving to L.A.

LA Times  

Lakers teammates, from left, Troy Brown Jr., LeBron James and Patrick Beverley wait for play to resume during a 111-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. For the first time since Nov. 26, 2008, Westbrook came off the bench, fulfilling coach Darvin Ham’s vision that the former MVP would be freer captaining the team’s bench unit. Lakers Latest loss …

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Lakers’ long-range shooting woes sink them against Clippers
2 years, 2 months ago

Lakers’ long-range shooting woes sink them against Clippers

LA Times  

Clippers forward Paul George grabs for the ball against Lakers forward LeBron James on a drive. “I trust that they’ll bounce back.” Lonnie Walker IV scored 26, Anthony Davis added 25 and LeBron James had 20, but the team shot 35.1%. The Lakers’ on-court problems are mirroring early off-court drama, coach Darvin Ham already having to address critical comments made …

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Anthony Davis wants to make sure ‘Street Clothes’ nickname no longer fits this year
2 years, 2 months ago

Anthony Davis wants to make sure ‘Street Clothes’ nickname no longer fits this year

LA Times  

Over the summer, when Anthony Davis was working on his body, mind and psyche after yet another injury-marred campaign with the Lakers, a member of his camp expressed something dire. “Man, we talked about so much that I don’t even remember, to be honest,” a smiling Davis said. What Davis does know is that the Lakers’ faithful wants to see …

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Lakers injury updates: Anthony Davis set for opener; Russell Westbrook might play
2 years, 2 months ago

Lakers injury updates: Anthony Davis set for opener; Russell Westbrook might play

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis will have “no restrictions, whatsoever,” for the season-opening game against the Warriors on Tuesday night in San Francisco. Coach Darvin Ham provided some clarity on his injured players as the Lakers prepared to face the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors in the season opener Tuesday night in San Francisco. Ham said Anthony Davis, who didn’t …

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What’s next for the Lakers and injured Russell Westbrook
2 years, 2 months ago

What’s next for the Lakers and injured Russell Westbrook

LA Times  

Last season, every missed Russell Westbrook shot in Sacramento was met with the chorus of Foreigner’s “Cold as Ice” playing over the Golden 1 Center’s speakers. Everything’s been perfect.” But the Lakers went 1-5, the wins and losses easier to count than Ham’s preferred measuring system of “wisdom and lessons” — the Lakers showing enough at times to reward optimism …

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Hernández: Anthony Davis seems to lack the heart and drive the Lakers need
2 years, 2 months ago

Hernández: Anthony Davis seems to lack the heart and drive the Lakers need

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis has only played in 70 games twice in his 10-year career, the last time in the 2017-18 season. Davis’ nonchalance was noticeable, especially when his demeanor was compared with those of the team’s two other high-profile players, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. This wasn’t what the Lakers envisioned when they traded for Davis, who was supposed …

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Los Angeles Lakers offseason recap: Grades, preseason tier, changes, end of 2022-23 goal
2 years, 3 months ago

Los Angeles Lakers offseason recap: Grades, preseason tier, changes, end of 2022-23 goal

New York Times  

It feels like it never stops. Changes to Lakers' Lead Guards Lead Guards 2021-22 Players 2022-23 Players 1 Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook 2 Kendrick Nunn Patrick Beverley 3 x Dennis Schroder 4 x Kendrick Nunn Transactions: Kendrick Nunn exercised player option | Russell Westbrook exercised player option | Traded for Patrick Beverley | Signed Dennis Schröder Did the Lakers improve …

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The Lakers’ Russell Westbrook quandary: The plan to handle this season and beyond
2 years, 3 months ago

The Lakers’ Russell Westbrook quandary: The plan to handle this season and beyond

New York Times  

When the Lakers’ disastrous 2021-22 campaign came to an end in early April, it seemed inconceivable to many people close to the situation that Russell Westbrook would ever wear the purple and gold jersey again. And yes, sources say, that’s still the case after the Friday news from our Shams Charania that veteran point guard Dennis Schröder is returning to …

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Hernández: Darvin Ham's message is clear: This is on the Lakers players
2 years, 6 months ago

Hernández: Darvin Ham's message is clear: This is on the Lakers players

LA Times  

Coach Darvin Ham had plenty to smile about during the Lakers’ introductory news conference on Monday in El Segundo. “Absolutely.” That was how new coach Darvin Ham responded at his introductory news conference on Monday when asked whether he expected Russell Westbrook to be on the roster next season. “I think one of the things we lacked last year was …

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Time to trade Russell Westbrook now that Lakers have a coach
2 years, 6 months ago

Time to trade Russell Westbrook now that Lakers have a coach

LA Times  

Last season did not work out well for the Lakers’ three superstars. Will the team give Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook a chance to play under new coach Darvin Ham? Lakers How Darvin Ham landed the Lakers’ head coaching job The Lakers have hired Milwaukee assistant Darvin Ham to be their next coach. Lakers Darvin Ham: Five things …

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LeBron James: ‘I came here to win a championship and I want to win more’
2 years, 8 months ago

LeBron James: ‘I came here to win a championship and I want to win more’

LA Times  

LeBron James talks about Russell Westbrook and Frank Vogel, looking back on the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers season as the team misses out on playoffs. With his eyes turned to next season, LeBron James met with reporters Monday to talk about the Lakers’ 49-loss season, his plans for the future and the confusion with coach Frank Vogel’s situation. “So we’ll …

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Column: Lakers win home finale, reminding fans of what used to be
2 years, 8 months ago

Column: Lakers win home finale, reminding fans of what used to be

LA Times  

Streamers floated down from the rafters in shiny strands of purple and gold while the victorious Lakers embraced one another on the court at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night, a rare sight in this miscalculated mess of a season. It felt like old times, especially after the Lakers had brought out key figures from their Showtime era and other local …

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LeBron James still had special season amid setbacks for Lakers, who win home finale
2 years, 8 months ago

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

LA Times  

LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis watched from the bench in street clothes Friday night as the Lakers won their home finale, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-101. “He’s the most important piece on our team,” coach Frank Vogel said, “so not to have him was difficult, but injuries are part of the game.” James finished the season leading the …

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LeBron-less Lakers lose to Nuggets; play-in hopes fading fast
2 years, 8 months ago

LeBron-less Lakers lose to Nuggets; play-in hopes fading fast

LA Times  

Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic battle for a rebound during the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James was on the bench, Anthony Davis was limping all over the court and the Lakers’ chances to extend this season continued to hang by the most fragile threads — the font getting bigger and bolder each …

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Without injured LeBron James, Lakers come up short against Spurs
2 years, 9 months ago

Without injured LeBron James, Lakers come up short against Spurs

LA Times  

Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony is fouled as he drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones, left, and forward Keldon Johnson during the first half Monday in San Antonio. Turns out, the Spurs didn’t need him — San Antonio gaining a game on the Lakers in the race for one of the final play-in tournament spots with …

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Russell 'Westbrick', age and injuries... where has it all gone wrong for the Los Angeles Lakers?
3 years ago

Russell 'Westbrick', age and injuries... where has it all gone wrong for the Los Angeles Lakers?

Daily Mail  

When it comes to recent disappointments in sport, few have been bigger than this season's Los Angeles Lakers. The summer saw future Hall of Famers Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony join the superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Los Angeles Lakers have not lived up to the hype surrounding their star-studded squad Russell Westbrook isn't the type …

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Russell Westbrook shines as Lakers edge past Hornets after overtime
3 years, 1 month ago

Russell Westbrook shines as Lakers edge past Hornets after overtime

The Independent  

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