Year: 2022

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 07: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets on the court during the second half of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on November 07, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tim Heitman/Getty Images)

Most likely candidates to be Lakers’ secret Russell Westbrook trade target

Lakers showcase same exact problems in yet another Clippers loss

3 standout 2022 signings that should’ve been Lakers

Lakers will trade Russell Westbrook if confidential target becomes available

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against Caris LeVert #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on November 06, 2022 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LeBron James’ extension already looks like a big Lakers mistake

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Rob Pelinka attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

3 non-Russell Westbrook trades to beef up the Lakers roster

SALT LAKE CITY UT- NOVEMBER 7: Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz pressures Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the game at the Vivint Arena November 7, 2022 in Salt Lake City Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images)

Deranged Anthony Davis trade is comedy gold for Lakers fans

SALT LAKE CITY UT- NOVEMBER 7: Darvin Ham head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers watches their game against the Utah Jazz during the second half of their game at the Vivint Arena November 7, 2022 in Salt Lake City Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images)

Darvin Ham reveals nasty truth about Los Angeles Lakers

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 07: Herbert Jones #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans attempts a shot while being guarded by Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter of the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 07, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Myles Turner sends loud, emphatic statement to Lakers

Nov 7, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers lose (again) as Russell Westbrook proves to be team’s best player

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 120-117 Lakers overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2022 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Noted Lakers hater Bill Simmons makes wild Anthony Davis trade claim

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Damian Jones #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2022 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers who should get their playing time slashed by Darvin Ham

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Head coach Darvin Ham and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk during play against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on November 06, 2022 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

3 reasons why the Lakers definitely won’t trade Russell Westbrook

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on November 2, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

3 former Lakers that LA could trade for during the season

Nov 6, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) pleads his case to referee Scott Twardoski (52) after a foul call in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers organization looks really fraudulent after Cavaliers loss

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 120-117 Lakers overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2022 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Paul Pierce slams Kawhi Leonard in defense of Lakers’ Anthony Davis

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on October 20, 2022 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

3 Lakers (not named Russell Westbrook) that could be traded this season

Nov 4, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball against Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Despite Jazz loss, Lakers fans can put the Russell Westbrook issue to bed

Nov 2, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) moves the ball ahead of Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Latest report proves by Russell Westbrook will never work on Lakers

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 26: Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on October 26, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (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 Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

Friday’s Jazz game will prove that Lakers won Patrick Beverley trade

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 30: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half against Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on October 30, 2022 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)

The most impressive player on the Lakers roster hasn’t even been close

Nov 2, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) moves the ball agianst New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) and guard CJ McCollum (3) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

3 teams that might start calling the Lakers for a Russell Westbrook trade

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Matt Ryan #37 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates his buzzer beating three pointer behind Larry Nance Jr. #22 and Dyson Daniels #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans, (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers fans dig into Pelicans’ Dyson Daniels after game-altering misses

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards hug after an NBA game at Capital One Arena on March 19, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Lakers’ LeBron James sends most ironic tweet of the year to Kyle Kuzma

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores on a layup past Jaxson Hayes #10 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Lakers fans need to accept this reality about sixth man Russell Westbrook

Nov 2, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) moves to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Patrick Beverley deserves the same Westbrook criticism after Lakers win

Oct 26, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook reacts in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Former NBA champ has unhinged opinion on which Lakers star to blame

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on October 28, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

The Russell Westbrook conundrum: Go with your head, or your heart?