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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

Jason Reed

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Nov 3, 2022

Patrick Beverley deserves the same Westbrook criticism after Lakers win

Ronald Agers

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Nov 2, 2022

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

Jason Reed

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Nov 2, 2022

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

RC Nazemi

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Nov 2, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes the ball while Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on October 28, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 111-102. 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)

Unique Westbrook trade proposal with Kings will interest Lakers fans

Jason Reed

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Nov 2, 2022

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings shoots a technical foul shot against the LA Clippers during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on October 22, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

3 former Lakers from last year’s team that are floundering this season

Jason Reed

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Nov 1, 2022

Oct 30, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates after a 3 point basket in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook’s new approach changes everything for the Lakers

Wensley Alcide

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Nov 1, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates his basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second 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)

Buy or sell 3 Los Angeles Lakers trends amid sluggish start in 2022

Jason Reed

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Nov 1, 2022

Oct 30, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates with guard Lonnie Walker IV (4) after a 3 point basket in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers crack the Russell Westbrook code in season’s first win

Ronald Agers

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Oct 30, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY UT- OCTOBER 26: Talen Horton-Tucker #0 of the Utah Jazz signals a two-shot foul as Kenyon Martin Jr. #6 of the Houston Rockets argues the call during the second half of their game at the Vivint Arena October 26, 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)

Lakers fans should be rooting hard for the Jazz to keep winning

Jason Reed

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Oct 29, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a shot while Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the fourth quarter of the game at Target Center on October 28, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 111-102. 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)

Russell Westbrook experiment works but it can’t save the Lakers on Friday

Ronald Agers

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Oct 28, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands for the national anthem before their 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)

NBA insider insinuates that the Lakers have already given up this season

Jason Reed

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Oct 28, 2022

Oct 19, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Damion Lee (10) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

3-point shooters the Lakers could have signed but botched

Jason Reed

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Oct 28, 2022

Jan 2, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) controls the ball in front of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers would have perfect young role player if not for this trade mistake

Mike Luciano

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Oct 27, 2022

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

Darvin Ham is getting desperate with who he’s asking to help the Lakers

Jason Reed

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Oct 27, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 05: LeBron James #6 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers laugh on the sideline after Westbrook was called for a technical foul on the bench in the third quarter of their preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at T-Mobile Arena on October 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Suns defeated the Lakers 119-115. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

How a Russell Westbrook trade could be bad for the Lakers

Jason Reed

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Oct 27, 2022

Oct 26, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Damian Jones (30) and Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown (11) battle for a rebound as center DeAndre Jordan (6) and guard Christian Braun (0) and forward LeBron James (6) look on in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Davis shows true colors as Lakers get thumped without Westbrook

Ronald Agers

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Oct 26, 2022

October 18, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (12) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

3 Lakers who simply have to play better (not named Russell Westbrook)

Jason Reed

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Oct 26, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers 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)

Chris Broussard defends Lakers’ Russell Westbrook with asinine point

Jason Reed

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Oct 26, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 05: LeBron James #6 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk on the sideline after Westbrook was called for a technical foul on the bench in the third quarter of their preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at T-Mobile Arena on October 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Suns defeated the Lakers 119-115. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Lakers must avoid trading Russell Westbrook for this player at all costs

Jason Reed

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Oct 26, 2022

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)

Lakers may finally win their first game after latest injury news

Jason Reed

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Oct 25, 2022

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

Mar 19, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles up the court during the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Adam Silver may have just helped the Lakers trade Russell Westbrook

Jerry Trotta

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Oct 24, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 18: Kendrick Nunn of Los Angeles Lakers warms up before 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)

Kendrick Nunn continues to disappoint with the Lakers

Cameron Salce

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Oct 24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23: Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to the referee's call during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 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)

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

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