NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
RUSSELL WESTBROOK #4 - POINT GUARD - DENVER NUGGETS
12.1 PPG •
4.2 RPG •
6.3 APG
12.1 PPG
4.2 RPG
6.3 APG
Lakers News: Sports Psychologist Shooting Expert Breaks Down Russell Westbrook's Jumper “Shooting Out Of Your Mind” author Dr. Rob Smith has some thoughts.
Lakers News: Anthony Davis Ecstatic About L.A.'s New Sixth Man Russell Westbrook If Russel Westbrook can embrace his role, good things are in the foreseeable future
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Russell Westbrook Shines in Lakers Win over Denver (18 pts, 8 reb, 8 ast, +18)
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Lakers News: How Darvin Ham Is Maximizing Russell Westbrook As A Reserve The results have been stellar.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Lakers turning point? Why Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis are now reasons for optimism for Los Angeles The Lakers finally got their first W of the season and are seeing what they need to out of AD and Russ. But there's more work to be done.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Russell Westbrook's energy off the bench helps deliver Lakers first win of the season For the second consecutive game, Russell Westbrook came off the bench and tonight his impact was telling as the Lakers secured their first w...
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Near triple-double off bench Westbrook recorded 18 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and eight assists in 32 minutes during Sunday's 121-110 victory over the Nuggets.
Impact Westbrook led the Lakers in bench minutes in Sunday's win, nearly notching his first triple-double of the season. Westbrook led the Lakers second unit in scoring, also finishing with a game-high-tying eight assists, which was a season-high mark.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James, Davis help Lakers win for first time this season
LeBron James scored 26 points and Anthony Davis added 23 to help the Los Angeles Lakers to their first win of the season with a 121-1110 victory over the Denver NuggetsOCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coming off bench again Sunday Westbrook will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Westbrook took on a bench role Friday against Minnesota and tallied 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal in 33 minutes, and he'll be excluded from the starting lineup for a second consecutive game Sunday. It was encouraging to see him garner plenty of playing time Friday, and he should have the chance to see ample minutes once again Sunday despite his depth role.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: Is Russell Westbrook, Sixth Man, An Experiment Or A Long-Term Plan? Adrian Wojnarowski has your scoop.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Embracing New Role As Energy-Changing Reserve He had an encouraging first game as L.A.’s new sixth man.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lakers News: LeBron James, Darvin Ham Praise Russell Westbrook's Bench Debut Despite an inefficient shooting night, Westbrook seemed more comfortable as a reserve.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
LeBron James Praises Russell Westbrook for Play Off Bench The veteran point guard came off the bench for the first time in 14 years on Friday night.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Film study: The Lakers fall to 0-5 but find success in moving Russell Westbrook to the bench The Lakers have the worst record in the NBA, but may have found something to turn things around. We look at the film vs. Minnesota.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Russell Westbrook: 'I'll sacrifice whatever it is that needs to be sacrificed' “From Day 1, I mentioned I’m the guy that’s willing to do whatever for the team,” Westbrook said. “I’ll sacrifice whatever it is that needs...
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Gives 18 in rare bench performance Westbrook recorded 18 points (6-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-10 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 111-102 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact The last time Westbrook cam off the bench he was a rookie. Although Troy Brown started in his place and performed well, Westbrook felt well enough from his nagging injury to put in 33 minutes. Westbrook's effort wasn't enough to end LA's winless streak to begin the season, and the rumor mill is already running with trade talk. As expected, Westbrook is one of the names mentioned, but such an action would contradict what the Lakers and Westbrook have said about his commitment to the team.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers' LeBron James, Darvin Ham praise Russell Westbrook after off-the-bench performance vs. Timberwolves: 'He was great in that role' For the first time since his rookie campaign, Russell Westbrook came off the bench, giving some much-needed energy to one of the lowest-scor...
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Gobert, Wolves extend Lakers' winless start with 111-102 win
Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Rudy Gobert added 22 points and 21 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended the Los Angeles Lakers’ winles...OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russell Westbrook playing with one shoe only 😳
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Not starting Friday Westbrook is active but will not start Friday's matchup against the Timberwolves, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.
Impact Westbrook was part of the Lakers' lineup limbo Friday, initially being probable for the matchup before it was released that he would likely come off of the bench unless Anthony Davis (back) was ruled out. However, even with Davis sitting Friday, Westbrook will remain outside of the starting five. Westbrook should see more offensive freedom operating as the primary ball handler with the second unit.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers rule out Anthony Davis with low back tightness
Anthony Davis won’t play for the Los Angeles Lakers in Minnesota due to low back tightnessOCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why Kendrick Perkins Has Little Faith In Lakers' Russell Westbrook Former NBA veteran Kendrick Perkins doesn't believe Lakers guard Russell Westbrook will flourish coming off the bench this season.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • NESN.COM
Available Friday Westbrook (hamstring) is available for Friday's game at Minnesota, Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact Westbrook is expected to come off the bench in the future, though with Anthony Davis (back) sidelined, the guard may remain with the starters Friday. More information on his role will emerge before tipoff.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: 5 Rumored Russell Westbrook Trade Packages L.A. should move sooner rather than later.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
