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Oct 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) warms up prior to a game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Advanced stat shows Westbrook has historically bad impact on Lakers

Jason Reed

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Oct 25, 2022

Adam Silver may have just helped the Lakers trade Russell Westbrook

Jerry Trotta

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Oct 24, 2022

Kendrick Nunn continues to disappoint with the Lakers

Cameron Salce

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Oct 24, 2022

Russell Westbrook isn’t the only one to blame for Lakers’ horrid start

Jason Reed

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Oct 24, 2022

Oct 23, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) high-five during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers lose to Blazers, remain winless thanks to Russell Westbrook

Ronald Agers

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Oct 23, 2022

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

2 former Lakers thriving makes Rob Pelinka’s mistakes hurt even more

Jason Reed

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Oct 23, 2022

Sep 26, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

5 stout 3-point shooters the Lakers can add via a Russell Westbrook trade

Jason Reed

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Oct 21, 2022

Oct 20, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (4) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. The Clippers defeated the Lakers 103-97. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Lonnie Walker IV looks like the Los Angeles Lakers’ third star

Jonny Camer

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Oct 21, 2022

Oct 20, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) and coach Darvin Ham react in the first half against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The perfect Russell Westbrook plan for the Los Angeles Lakers

Jason Reed

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Oct 21, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with fans before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Charles Barkley destroys Rob Pelinka after Lakers’ sad loss to Clippers

Jason Reed

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Oct 21, 2022

Oct 20, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) battles for the ball with LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Way-too-small Lakers prove they are still owned by the Clippers

Ronald Agers

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Oct 20, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Darvin Ham (L) and vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers talk before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Former Lakers trade target exploding on opening night is painful to see

Jason Reed

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Oct 20, 2022

Oct 14, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham speaks with Los Angeles Lakers point guard Patrick Beverley (21) while a Sacramento Kings player takes a free throw during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

3 alarming observations about the Lakers role players

Kevin Germany

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Oct 20, 2022

Oct 19, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (24) in the second half against the Washington Wizards at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Pacers’ first game proves Lakers were right to wait for a better trade

Jason Reed

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Oct 20, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers questions a call during the 1st half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 18, 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 optimistic positives Lakers fans can take from ugly loss to Warriors

Jason Reed

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Oct 19, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 18: Russell Westbrook (0) of Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen Curry (30), Draymond Green (23) of Golden State Warriors in action during NBA game between Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers at the Chase Center on October 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California, United States. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Draymond Green’s defense outright disrespects Lakers’ Russell Westbrook

Jerry Trotta

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Oct 19, 2022

October 18, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (33) during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook plays ludicrous blame game with Darvin Ham, Lakers

Jason Reed

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Oct 19, 2022

October 18, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers prove that nothing has changed in ugly loss to Warriors

Ronald Agers

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Oct 18, 2022

February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA great Charles Barkley is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers fans must see Charles Barkley’s emotional rant about Russell Westbrook

Jason Reed

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Oct 18, 2022

Dec 15, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) and forward LeBron James (6) and forward Anthony Davis (3) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Predicting a tough first 15 games for the Los Angeles Lakers

Gibson Lowenberg

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Oct 18, 2022

Oct 14, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham speaks with Los Angeles Lakers point guard Patrick Beverley (21) while a Sacramento Kings player takes a free throw during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Lakers will shock the Warriors (and the world) on opening night

Nick Halden

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Oct 18, 2022

Oct 14, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James (6) looks towards the bench between plays against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The Lakers had an inexcusable offseason that will lead to disappointment

Gibson Lowenberg

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Oct 18, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 17: (L-R) Anthony Davis #3, Russell Westbrook #0, and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on December 17, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 110-92. 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)

3 blazing bold predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers’ season

Joshua Terrill

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Oct 18, 2022

Oct 12, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) looks to pass against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers’ Jeanie Buss shows no faith in Anthony Davis with recent comments

Mike Luciano

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Oct 17, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 31: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Lakers’ failed Russell Westbrook plan makes things extremely awkward

Jerry Trotta

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Oct 17, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Matt Ryan #37 of the Los Angeles Lakers is greeted by fans as he takes the court for warmups before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Biggest winners and losers from the Los Angeles Lakers preseason

Jason Reed

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Oct 17, 2022

Oct 14, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham gestures towards the referee during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Why Lakers fans should definitely be panicking after the preseason

Jason Reed

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Oct 16, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers walks to the court before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers trade mistake somehow just got even worse

Jason Reed

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Oct 16, 2022

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