It’s safe to say Russell Westbrook’s debut with the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t go the way he hoped it would. He finished Tuesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors with just eight points and four assists. Following the loss on Tuesday night, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel acknowledged that Westbrook will have to go […]
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Michael Wilbon Has A Bold Suggestion For The Lakers
The NBA season is back and for better or worse that means it’s time for ESPN’s Mike Wilbon to weigh in on what each team needs to do to get better in his eyes. For the Los Angeles Lakers, Wilbon believes one player is the key for them. On Thursday’s edition of Pardon The Interruption, […]
Read MoreESPN Analyst Has Harsh Prediction For Russell Westbrook
When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired nine-time All-Star guard Russell Westbrook, the expectation from the wide NBA world was that he would be the final piece of a championship puzzle. But one ESPN analyst is far from convinced. On Wednesday’s edition of ESPN’s Get Up, NBA analyst Tim Legler asserted that Westbrook will never find […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To Russell Westbrook’s Awful Lakers Debut
On Tuesday night, the 2021-22 NBA season kicked off with a massive showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. Most of the stars showed up. LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 67 points while Steph Curry had a triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on the night. Unfortunately, […]
Read MoreLakers Reportedly Make Decision On Starting Lineup
After a busy offseason, that saw the franchise add a plethora of veteran talent, some questions still remained about what the Los Angeles Lakers‘ lineup would look like to start the year. On Tuesday, before the Lakers tipped off the NBA’s 2021-22 regular season on Tuesday evening against the Golden State Warriors, head coach Frank […]
Read MoreLook: Lakers Will Have Special T-Shirts For Fans Tonight
For the first time in a long time, the Los Angeles Lakers will play a true home game. LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook will begin a new era of Lakers basketball at Staples Center this evening when they take on the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers played plenty of home games at Staples […]
Read MoreCarmelo Anthony Reacts To The Lakers’ Winless Preseason
Things have not been pretty for the Los Angeles Lakers this preseason. The club is winless in five games, losing by an average of 17.2 points per game. They have one more chance to get a ‘W’ on the board before the regular season rolls around next week. The Lakers are on the road at […]
Read MoreLook: LeBron Has Nickname For Team’s New Big 3
LeBron James has been apart of a few memorable “Big Three’s” during his NBA career. With both the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the four-time champ teamed up with two of the league’s other best players and formed some of the most formidable squads in league history. Fast forward to 2021 and James has […]
Read MoreFrank Vogel Shares His Initial Reaction To Russell Westbrook
This summer, the Los Angeles Lakers struck a blockbuster deal that landed them star point guard Russell Westbrook. The trade sent shockwaves around the league and gave the franchise a primary ball-handler, as well as someone to ease the loads of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The 32-year-old, nine-time All-Star spent last season with the […]
Read MoreRussell Westbrook Reportedly Turned Down 1 Trade Opportunity
The Los Angeles Lakers made a huge splash earlier this year, acquiring Russell Westbrook in a blockbuster trade with the Washington Wizards. Even though Westbrook embraced a trade to the Lakers, he was never actively seeking a trade. In fact, Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard set the record straight on Westbrook’s situation during an interview […]
Read MoreLeBron Shares His Thoughts On The Lakers’ Age Jokes
The Los Angeles Lakers are old. Like, really old. It’s become a pretty big joke in the NBA this off-season. Even LeBron James finds it funny. The Lakers will be led almost exclusively by veterans this upcoming season. They’ll have to rely on LeBron, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and a number of key role players […]
Read MoreLakers GM Said Team Had 3 Primary Offseason Goals
Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers has quickly asserted himself as one of the top GMs in basketball. Pelinka has orchestrated plenty of big-time moves since taking over the position back in 2017. Most notably, he landed Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook in blockbuster trades. Those aren’t the only key moves he’s made in […]
Read MoreLook: Carmelo Anthony In Los Angeles Lakers Gear For The First Time
We’ve had plenty of rumors about Carmelo Anthony potentially joining the Los Angeles Lakers over the years. If there is an NBA superstar out there, he’s been mocked up in Lakers gear by fans of the team numerous times, whether or not he’s ever been in consideration by the team. For Melo, however, it is […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To The Growing Kevin Love Rumors
Kevin Love‘s basketball future is in question following the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ latest signing. The Cavs acquired restricted free agent forward Lauri Markkanen in a sign-and-trade on Friday. He’s getting a four-year, $67 million deal, per NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. So what does that mean for Love? Well, let’s just say he could be a buyout […]
Read MoreLook: James Harden Reveals Birthday Present From Russell Westbrook
Through four seasons and two teams together, Russell Westbrook and James Harden have developed a meaningful relationship both on and off the court. And for The Beard’s 32nd birthday on Thursday, Brodie came through with a pretty incredible token of that friendship. Taking to Instagram earlier today, Harden showed off his new Richard Millie watch […]
Read MoreFormer LeBron James Teammate Has Harsh Message For Lakers
Until we see them take the court, the new-look Los Angeles Lakers will be the biggest mystery in the NBA. Father Time appears to be catching up to LeBron James. It’s a rarity if Anthony Davis stays healthy a full season. And the Lakers added a ton of veteran stars like Russell Westbrook and Carmelo […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To Latest Isaiah Thomas News
The Los Angeles Lakers already have plenty of incoming veteran talent. But according to recent reports, they aren’t quite done yet. Reports from NBA insider Chris Haynes indicate that Mike James, Darren Collison and — most notably — Isaiah Thomas are all being considered to add guard depth on the Lakers’ roster. Thomas reportedly shared […]
Read MoreLakers Reportedly Worked Out 3 Veteran Guards This Week
The Lakers have the oldest team in the NBA right now. It’s only fitting if they’re considering adding another veteran guard to the roster. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Lakers worked out three veteran guards this week, including Isaiah Thomas, Darren Collison and Mike James. The Lakers appear to be particularly interested in […]
Read MoreFirst Look At LeBron James, Russell Westbrook As Lakers Teammates Going Viral
Russell Westbrook is the biggest of the many additions that the Los Angeles Lakers have made this offseason. He joins LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and looks to help lead his hometown team to a second NBA title in three years. LeBron has been the de facto Lakers point guard for much of the last […]
Read MoreBlake Griffin Has Sobering Reaction To Lakers’ Huge Offseason Moves
The Los Angeles Lakers have been wheeling and dealing this offseason, adding a superstar point guard in Russell Westbrook. Blake Griffin, a former L.A. Clippers star now with the stacked Brooklyn Nets, knows there is nothing guaranteed, even for a “super team.” Westbrook joins LeBron James and Anthony Davis, filling a big hole at point […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To The Isaiah Thomas News
After a slew of free-agent additions already this offseason, the Lakers may not be done just yet. According to recent reports from NBA insider Marc Stein, the Los Angeles front office have “weighed the potential signing” of free-agent point guard Isaiah Thomas. Thomas played with the Lakers for 17 games during the 2017-18 season, averaging […]
Read MoreRussell Westbrook Shares What It Means To Play For Hometown Lakers
Russell Westbrook has always repped Los Angeles, going from Leuzinger High School to star at UCLA. He wasn’t sure he’d ever get the chance to play in his hometown at the NBA level, though. Westbrook was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics, which became the Oklahoma City Thunder, and spent his first 11 years with that […]
Read MoreRussell Westbrook Names His 1 “Job” After Trade To Lakers
Just last week, the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the basketball world by trading for star point guard Russell Westbrook. On Tuesday afternoon, the Lakers officially introduced the newest member of the organization. During his press conference on Tuesday, Westbrook made it clear he has just one job now. He wants to make life a little […]
Read MoreRussell Westbrook Sends Clear Message About His NBA Future
American sports have become extremely focused on championships above all else, with the NBA being perhaps the best example. Years and years of Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debates have whittled so many legacies down to titles over everything else, which makes James’ new teammate Russell Westbrook‘s answer to a recent question very refreshing. Westbrook […]
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