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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

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 12, 2022

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

Mike Luciano

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Sep 12, 2022

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

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

Mike Luciano

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Sep 8, 2022

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 8, 2022

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 8, 2022

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 8, 2022

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 7, 2022

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

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 7, 2022

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

Jason Reed

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Sep 7, 2022

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

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

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