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Likely game-time decision Westbrook (hamstring) remains day-to-day and will likely be a game-time decision for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Westbrook isn't dealing with any structural damage in his left hamstring, but it's still possible that he misses some time to begin the regular season. He participated in Monday's light practice session and will likely go through pregame warmups Tuesday before the Lakers determine his status for their matchup against Golden State.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Westbrook exits Lakers final preseason game with hamstring injury | UNDISPUTED

Russell Westbrook exits Lakers final preseason game with hamstring injury | UNDISPUTED

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • Fox Sports

NBA staff debate: Warriors' repeat chances, Lakers and Nets drama, MVP picks

Are the Warriors destined to repeat, or will Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks stop them? We asked our NBA experts 10 questions ahead of o...

OCTOBER 17, 2022

NBA staff debate: Warriors' repeat chances, Lakers and Nets drama, MVP picks

Lakers injury updates: Anthony Davis set for opener; Russell Westbrook might play Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Anthony Davis will have no restrictions for the season opener against Golden State and that Russell Westbrook i...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Lakers' Westbrook day to day with left hamstring soreness Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is dealing with left hamstring soreness, a team source confirmed to The Athletic on Sunday. Westb...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Suffers Sore Left Hamstring The latest on the L.A. point guard's health.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • SI.COM

Listed as day-to-day Westbrook is considered day-to-day with the sore left hamstring he suffered in Friday's preseason finale agains the Kings, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact An examination revealed no structural damage to Westbrook's hamstring, but the point guard could still be at risk of sitting out Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors. If Westbrook is forced to miss any time, Patrick Beverley and Kendrick Nunn would likely be the primary beneficiaries from a minutes standpoint.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three Big Questions for the Lakers This Season Can Russell Westbrook fit in? What does Patrick Beverley bring? Here’s what will define the year for Los Angeles.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Three Big Questions for the Lakers This Season Can Russell Westbrook fit in? What does Patrick Beverley bring? Here’s what will define the year for Los Angeles.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What's next for the Lakers and injured Russell Westbrook? SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Last season, every missed Russell Westbrook shot in Sacramento was met with the chorus of Foreigner's "Cold as Ice" pla...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers Rumors: Are Russell Westbrook's L.A. Days Still Numbered? Could Westbrook’s ill-fated stint with his hometown team be coming to an end during the regular season?

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What's next for the Lakers and injured Russell Westbrook What's next for the Lakers with Russell Westbrook hamstrung, Dennis Schroder sidelined with a finger injury and Anthony Davis nursing a sore...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Russell Westbrook's 'exploratory move' to bench leaves questions unanswered due to injury The Lakers finally decided to pull the trigger on trying to see if Westbrook works better with them as their sixth man. Then he got hurt.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Westbrook injures hamstring in Lakers' preseason finale

Russell Westbrook left the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason finale because of an injured left hamstring after five scoreless minutes off the bench Friday night

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with hamstring issue Westbrook left Friday's exhibition contest against the Kings early due to a hamstring issue, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact It is unclear if Westbrook actually tweaked something or if the Lakers are just exercising caution in their preseason finale. It was a notable outing for the veteran point guard, as he came off the bench to lead the Lakers' second unit in a rotation experiment that could ultimately be the direction they are heading once the regular season starts.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Coach Addresses Russell Westbrook Coming Off the Bench Darvin Ham weighed in on his decision to bring the nine-time All-Star off the bench.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers Coach Addresses Russell Westbrook Coming Off the Bench Darvin Ham weighed in on his decision to bring the nine-time All-Star off the bench.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers News: Clippers All-Star Offers Support To Russell Westbrook Following "Huddlegate" The latest Lakers drama has reached L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena neighbors.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Russell Westbrook to come off bench in Lakers' preseason finale SACRAMENTO — Coach Darvin Ham and the Lakers will bring former most valuable player Russell Westbrook off the bench for their preseason fina...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Got Into It With Jaden McDaniels In Timberwolves Game A frustrated Brodie lashed out.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • SI.COM

NBA Preseason Survey: Lakers, Nets have biggest boom-or-bust potential

Ric Bucher talked to 21 GMs, scouts and coaches about the biggest storylines in the upcoming NBA season. Here's what they had to say.

OCTOBER 14, 2022

NBA Preseason Survey: Lakers, Nets have biggest boom-or-bust potential

Russell Westbrook to command second unit in Lakers' final preseason game

Russell Westbrook will come off the bench for the Lakers on Friday. Is this his last chance at redemption in L.A.?

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Russell Westbrook to command second unit in Lakers' final preseason game

Will Russell Westbrook Have Same Willingness To Come Off Bench As Dwyane Wade? Both future Hall of Famers were asked to become Sixth Men late in their careers

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lakers News: L.A. Will Try Russell Westbrook As Sixth Man In Preseason Finale Tonight Who will start?

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers News: L.A. Will Try Russell Westbrook As Sixth Man In Preseason Finale Tonight Who will start?

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM