Lakers to bring Russell Westbrook off bench in final preseason game: report
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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.
Report: Westbrook to come off bench in Lakers' preseason finale
Russell Westbrook will come off the bench in the Los Angeles Lakers' final preseason game against the Sacramento Kings Friday night, tweets ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Russell Westbrook gives context to viral videos showing him distancing from teammates
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — After several videos went viral making it appear Russell Westbrook was intentionally distancing himself from teammates during the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Westbrook offered context to debunk any signs of discord.
Lakers’ Russell Westbrook: ‘I know I’m a good shooter’
Russell Westbrook has never lacked for confidence.
Report: Lakers extend GM Rob Pelinka through 2026
The Lakers like their in-the-family decision-making core of GM Rob Pelinka (Kobe Bryant’s former agent), senior basketball advisor Kurt Rambis, his wife Linda (the Rambi), and Jeanie Buss. That group expands on some topics — trading Russell Westbrook, for example — but that group is the core.
Lakers' Big 3's new mantra for pushing pace for offense to thrive -- 'You get it, go'
TEMECULA, Calif. — The day after last season mercifully came to an end for the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook was asked about LeBron James and Anthony Davis repeatedly stating over the course of the year their intent to «let Russ be Russ» in pursuit of team success.
New coach, new attitude, but will that fix Lakers defense, Westbrook fit?
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Darvin Ham was the new face at the front of the room, and since the day he walked in the door he has been about looking forward and a clean slate. The Lakers own tabula rasa.