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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 13: Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts during 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)

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham’s plan for Patrick Beverley is abysmal

Jason Reed

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Sep 19, 2022

Lakers signing that no longer makes any sense (especially with Schroder)

Jason Reed

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Sep 18, 2022

How Lakers should handle the crowded backcourt with Dennis Schroder

RC Nazemi

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Sep 18, 2022

Grading the Los Angeles Lakers signing of Dennis Schroder

Jonny Camer

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Sep 17, 2022

Apr 5, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook and assistant coach Phil Handy against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers are doing everything to make Russell Westbrook demand a trade

Jason Reed

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Sep 16, 2022

Nov 19, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket defended by Boston Celtics guard Dennis Schroder (71) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers signing Dennis Schroder makes Westbrook trade far more likely

Jason Reed

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Sep 16, 2022

Los Angeles Lakers fans (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

New Lakers statement jerseys cause a firestorm from fans on Twitter

Mike Luciano

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Sep 16, 2022

Jan 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots against Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (3) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers fans will be thrilled to see Russell Westbrook’s new shooting form

Jason Reed

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Sep 16, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 01: LeBron James #6 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a break in the action in the first half of the basketball game at Crypto.com Arena on April 1, 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)

Lakers’ record last season with big 3 shows that health won’t lead to more success

Mike Luciano

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Sep 15, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 12: Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates with fans as time expires against the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter during a Play-In Tournament game at Target Center on April 12, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves won 109-104 to advance to the NBA Playoffs. 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)

Lakers fans will love this Patrick Beverley prediction from an NBA coach

Mike Luciano

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Sep 15, 2022

Jan 30, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts to referee John Butler (53) during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Lakers won’t make a Russell Westbrook trade with the Jazz

Jason Reed

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Sep 15, 2022

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 01: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot of France controls the ball during the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 group B match between France and Germany at Lanxess Arena on September 01, 2022 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

Lakers should bring in this EuroBasket semi-finalist

Jason Reed

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Sep 14, 2022

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 06: Kendrick Nunn #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns 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)

Lakers rumored starting 5 is far from what fans would expect

Jerry Trotta

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Sep 14, 2022

Germany's Dennis Schroder reacts during the FIBA Eurobasket 2022 Quarter Final basketball match between Germany and Greece in Berlin, on September 13, 2022. (Photo by Oliver Behrendt / AFP) (Photo by OLIVER BEHRENDT/AFP via Getty Images)

Dennis Schroder may have given Lakers fans a hint about his future

Jason Reed

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Sep 14, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Rob Pelinka discusses the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers' season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

The huge need the Lakers still need to fill in free agency

Jason Reed

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Sep 13, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 03: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers holds the ball for the final shot of the third quarter during a 119-115 Clippers win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 03, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Lakers would have won more titles with Paul George

Jason Reed

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Sep 13, 2022

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)

NBA insider reveals a new hurdle for Lakers to trade Russell Westbrook

Jerry Trotta

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Sep 13, 2022

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 08: NBA player Lebron James of the Miami Heat throws a football at AT&T Stadium before a Sunday night game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 8, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Comparing Los Angeles Lakers to their NFL QB counterparts

Jason Reed

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Sep 13, 2022

Apr 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts against the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ Russell Westbrook is in a league of his own in this statistic

Jason Reed

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Sep 12, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 3: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers reacts after blocking a dunk attempt by Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter of the game at Target Center on November 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 126-115. 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)

Lakers fans show up at SoFi Stadium to savagely boo Paul George out the building

Mike Luciano

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Sep 12, 2022

Mar 7, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo (11) in the second half at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers trade 2 picks for a bad return in proposed Russell Westbrook trade

Jason Reed

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Sep 12, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Los Angeles Lakers new head coach Darvin Ham speaks during his introductory press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on June 06, 2022 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The 3 worst defenders on the Los Angeles Lakers roster this season

Jason Reed

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Sep 12, 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

3 free-agent guards who would be better for the Lakers than Westbrook

Jason Reed

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Sep 11, 2022

Apr 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts against the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NBA insider alludes that Russell Westbrook won’t change for the Lakers

Jason Reed

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Sep 11, 2022

Mar 7, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks on in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers have absurd role in mind for Russell Westbrook that evades logic

Jason Reed

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Sep 10, 2022

Mar 27, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) walks off the court at the end of the second quarter of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

The Lakers’ incredibly unbalanced roster will hold the team back

Jason Reed

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Sep 9, 2022

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

Jonny Camer

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Sep 9, 2022

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 9, 2022

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