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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

Jason Reed

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Sep 7, 2022

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 7, 2022

NBA insider provides Lakers fans hope about Russell Westbrook

Jason Reed

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Sep 7, 2022

Patrick Beverley burying Clippers with comments on joining Lakers is incredible

Jason Reed

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Sep 6, 2022

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

Mike Luciano

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Sep 6, 2022

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 6, 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)

Lakers fans will hate the latest Russell Westbrook update

Jason Reed

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Sep 6, 2022

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

Cole Sullivan

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Sep 5, 2022

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

James Francuz

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Sep 5, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers guard debunks troubling injury update

Jason Reed

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Sep 3, 2022

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 3, 2022

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 2, 2022

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

Mike Luciano

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Sep 2, 2022

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 2, 2022

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?

Jason Reed

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Sep 1, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers hug after the game at Crypto.com Arena on January 17, 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

2 Westbrook trades Lakers can make with Jazz after Donovan Mitchell deal

Jason Reed

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Sep 1, 2022

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 07: Cam Reddish #21 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 07, 2022 in Sacramento, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Why Cam Reddish is a perfect addition for the Los Angeles Lakers

Jason Reed

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Sep 1, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 12: LeBron James #6 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers on the basketball court together during the second half of a preseason basketball game against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on October 12, 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 blowing their chance to trade Westbrook over a pipe dream

Jason Reed

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Sep 1, 2022

Jun 6, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham speaks after being introduced by general manager Rob Pelinka at UCLA Health Training Center Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

3 possible starting lineups for the Lakers next season

Joshua Terrill

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Aug 31, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Proposed Russell Westbrook trade only costs Lakers one first-round pick

Jason Reed

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Aug 31, 2022

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

Darvin Ham has an absurd lineup idea in mind for the Los Angeles Lakers

Jason Reed

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Aug 31, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Lakers may have ruined their chance at trading Westbrook to Pacers

Jason Reed

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Aug 31, 2022

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

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has to walk back absurd Russell Westbrook compliment

Mike Luciano

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Aug 30, 2022

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 27: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena on March 27, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

RJ Barrett extension cements this Russell Westbrook trade for the Lakers

Jason Reed

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Aug 30, 2022

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss speaks after the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA Championship Final over the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Jeanie Buss foreshadows a Russell Westbrook trade for the Lakers

Jason Reed

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Aug 29, 2022

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 27: Trey Lyles #7 of the Denver Nuggets tries to block the shot of Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers should look into signing this former Laker that’s now available

Mike Luciano

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Aug 29, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the basket against Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Staples Center on November 15, 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)

Which former Laker would fit best on this Lakers roster?

RC Nazemi

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Aug 28, 2022

Aug 10, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka (left), Russell Westbrook (center) and coach Frank Vogel pose at press conference at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Rob Pelinka’s past mistakes making it harder for Lakers to trade Westbrook

Jerry Trotta

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Aug 27, 2022

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