Lakers’ Russell Westbrook says coming off bench played a role in hamstring injury
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Lakers' Russell Westbrook cites coming off bench for hamstring strain
SAN FRANCISCO — Russell Westbrook said he «absolutely» believes that Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham's decision to bring him off the bench in L.A.'s preseason finale could have caused the hamstring strain he suffered that night.
NBA Roundup - Warriors thump Lakers in season opener, Celtics sink Sixers
Stephen Curry scored 33 points as the Golden State Warriors launched the defense of their NBA crown with a season-opening 123-109 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.
Stephen Curry, Warriors celebrate championship, beat Lakers
SAN FRANCISCO: Stephen Curry opened the season with 33 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 123-109 on Tuesday night after receiving their championship rings in a pregame ceremony.
Dennis Schroder has thumb procedure; Russell Westbrook day-to-day
The Los Angeles Lakers expect to be without Dennis Schroder for 3-4 weeks after the veteran guard had a procedure Monday to repair a ligament injury in his thumb, coach Darvin Ham said.
Lakers' Schroder (thumb) out 3-4 weeks
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham told reporters Monday that point guard Dennis Schroder will have surgery on his injured thumb and will be out three to four weeks.
Lakers' Russell Westbrook ruled out with hamstring injury
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook left Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings with a hamstring injury and will not return.
Lakers to use Russell Westbrook off bench as test, sources say
The Los Angeles Lakers will bring Russell Westbrook off the bench for their final preseason game, a move that might be a precursor to a longer look at the nine-time All-Star guard quarterbacking the second team, sources told ESPN on Friday.