RUSSELL WESTBROOK NEWS

LeBron closing in on Abdul-Jabbar's NBA scoring record

LeBron James has just one player left to catch in his pursuit of the NBA's all-time scoring record

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell Westbrook scoffs at viral video of him apparently spurning Patrick Beverley's Lakers huddle Russell Westbrook is insistent he and the Lakers are fine.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Russell Westbrook scoffs at viral video of him apparently spurning Patrick Beverley's Lakers huddle Russell Westbrook is insistent he and the Lakers are fine.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Coming off bench Friday Westbrook will come off the bench during Friday's preseason finale against the Kings, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Westbrook started Wednesday's exhibition game against Minnesota after resting Wednesday, and he tallied five points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four assists, three rebounds and a block in 25 minutes against the Timberwolves. The 33-year-old underwhelmed in his first season with the Lakers last year after averaging a triple-double with the Wizards during the 2020-21 campaign, and it's possible that a move to the bench would allow him to handle the ball more when he's on the court. Westbrook's performance Friday will likely help determine what his role will be once the regular season gets underway Tuesday.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Responds To Videos Of His Huddle Avoidance The Lakers’ starting point guard wasn’t being very team-friendly last night.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Responds To Videos Of His Huddle Avoidance The Lakers’ starting point guard wasn’t being very team-friendly last night.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Avoided His Teammates In A Pregame Huddle Russ proved to be very huddle-averse last night.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Paul George Shares Support For Russell Westbrook LA Clippers star Paul George shared support for Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Russell Westbrook Gives His Side of Wednesday's Viral Videos The Lakers’ guard weighed on the videos about his behavior from Wednesday’s game.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Lakers News: Did Russell Westbrook Snub Patrick Beverley's Defensive Huddle Last Night? Let’s break down the film, shall we?

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBA's Western Conference is loaded with title hopefuls

There is no shortage of teams that will contend in the NBA's Western Conference

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Wednesday Westbrook (rest) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact After getting a rest day for Sunday's preseason contest against the Warriors, Westbrook will return to the starting five as the Lakers host the Timberwolves on Wednesday. The rest of Los Angeles' starters will be Patrick Beverley, Lonnie Walker, LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Beverley knows exactly what he's doing with the Lakers and Russell Westbrook If Russell Westbrook doesn't work out in LA, it won't be because Patrick Beverley can't get over their long-standing beef.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

LeBron, Lakers counting on revival from new coach Darvin Ham

The Los Angeles Lakers hope that teaming new head coach Darvin Ham with LeBron James will produce big changes for the 17-time NBA champions

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Beal back, Wizards hope to rise after missing playoffs

Bradley Beal is back for his 11th season with the Wizards after signing a five-year deal to stay in Washington

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davis scores 28 in return, Lakers defeat Warriors 124-121

Anthony Davis scored 28 points in his return to the Lakers lineup after missing two games due to injury, and Los Angeles defeated Golden State 124-121 Sunday night in the Warriors’...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LeBron James, Russell Westbrook won't play versus Warriors The Lakers will again be shorthanded against Golden State, but not as much as they were against the Timberwolves on Thursday.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play Sunday Westbrook has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors for rest purposes, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Westbrook is one of several Lakers who will rest during Sunday's matchup, but his absence appears to be simply a routine night off. Patrick Beverley (rest) is also out, so Kendrick Nunn and Austin Reaves should handle increased roles.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Source: Lakers GM Pelinka gets contract extension thru 2026

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has received a contract extension through the 2025-26 season

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Assesses Relationship With New Head Coach How are Russell Westbrook and Darvin Ham getting along?

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • SACBEE.COM