Year: 2022

Mar 21, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) in the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

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Jan 27, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) sits on the court after falling during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Latest Lakers rumor showcases how desperate Russell Westbrook is

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 06: Kendrick Nunn #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the NBA preseason game at Footprint Center on October 06, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 117-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kendrick Nunn is ready for a big role with the Los Angeles Lakers

Mar 19, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) before the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

3 Lakers who should be outraged if Russell Westbrook isn’t traded

Sep 28, 2021; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss attends media day at the UCLA Health and Training Center in El Segundo, Calif. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss may have just killed Russell Westbrook trade

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives on Cole Anthony #50 of the Orlando Magic during a game at Amway Center on January 21, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Lakers: 3 teams who could become new Russell Westbrook trade partners

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket defended by Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Staples Center on December 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images )

Lakers’ Russell Westbrook gets a painfully humbling 2K23 rating

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes the ball down court during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

NBA insider warns that the Lakers might be punting this season away

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Injured Anthony Davis #3 (left) and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers sits on the bench during their game Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on April 07, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

3 biggest Lakers issues that will lead to massive ’22-23 disappointment

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 31: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during the first half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 31, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Latest Lakers report about Westbrook is a nightmare for the 2022-23 season

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers congratulates LeBron James #6 after scoring he scored a basket and was fouled against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Staples Center on November 28, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Lakers are in for a rude awakening if they expect change from Westbrook

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 23: Russell Westbrook wears a black cap, a silver pearls necklace, a black with white print pattern t-shirt, a blue and gray watch, a diamonds rings, white with embroidered black pattern denim jeans pants, outside the Amiri show, during Paris Fashion Week - Menswear Spring/Summer 2023, on June 23, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

NBA insider provides Lakers fans hope about Russell Westbrook

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 13: Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts during warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on January 13, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Patrick Beverley burying Clippers with comments on joining Lakers is incredible

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Lakers have the best trade assets in the NBA, per league exec

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a three point shot as RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks defends at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

A 4-team Russell Westbrook trade that checks all the boxes for the Lakers

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 29: Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook #0 look on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 29, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Lakers fans will hate the latest Russell Westbrook update

Apr 7, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) sits on the bench before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Why Lakers’ Russell Westbrook is bound for a bounce-back year

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The New Orleans Pelicans won 123-95. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

LeBron James comforts John Wall amid mental health battle

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 02: Cam Reddish #21 of the New York Knicks looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on March 2, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 123-108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

2 ways the Los Angeles Lakers can trade for Cam Reddish

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 06: Kendrick Nunn #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the NBA preseason game at Footprint Center on October 06, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 117-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers guard debunks troubling injury update

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Ranking the potential Russell Westbrook trade partners for Lakers

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 05: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket around Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 05, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Jazz defeated the Cavaliers 109-108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers lose potential buyout target thanks to Donovan Mitchell trade

Jan 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Stanley Johnson (14) Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers fans should be outraged at Malcolm Brogdon price as Pacers trade drags on

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 27: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts afer scoring a three point basket over Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on March 27, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Latest rumor indicates Lakers could make surprising Westbrook trade

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles against Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the game at Spectrum Center on January 28, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Could the Lakers pull off a surprise Russell Westbrook trade?