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AP source: Westbrook exercises $47M option with Lakers

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is exercising his option to play for $47.1 million next season

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Russell Westbrook Plans to Exercise Player Option The point guard is reportedly planning to return to Los Angeles next season.

JUNE 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Picks up option Westbrook informed the Lakers on Tuesday that he'll exercise his $47.1 million player option for the 2022-23 season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Coming off a disastrous first season in Los Angeles in which he posted his lowest offensive rating (107.5) since his rookie season with Oklahoma City in 2008-09, Westbrook's decision to opt into the final season of his five-year, $206 million deal comes as little surprise. Since Westbrook's bloated contract will likely make trading him elsewhere a challenge, the Lakers appear set to keep him in the fold for the upcoming campaign with the hope that a coaching change can reinvigorate the eight-time All-Star. Westbrook and the Lakers would undoubtedly benefit from better health from his co-stars, as he, LeBron James and Anthony Davis played just 21 games together in 2021-22.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Westbrook opts in Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook is planning to exercise his $47.1 million option to return to th...

JUNE 28, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Deal or No Deal: Will Lakers trade Anthony Davis this offseason?

Joy Taylor breaks down which NBA stars are staying put and who is on the move this offseason in a game of "Deal or No Deal."

JUNE 28, 2022

Lakers: Darvin Ham and Rob Pelinka Telling Russell Westbrook Defense Comes First Darvin Ham and Rob Pelinka are stressing to Russell Westbrook that he needs to be a defense first player next year.

JUNE 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Calls Out National Pundit After Viral Tweet Russell Westbrook had a strong response to Skip Bayless’ latest jab.

JUNE 25, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Russell Westbrook-Skip Bayless feud, explained: Lakers star claps back after host tweets 'Westbrick' Here's a quick rundown of the beef between Russell Westbrook and Skip Bayless.

JUNE 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hernández: Lakers can't win with Russell Westbrook. That's why they need Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving is interested in joining the Lakers, and they should probably find a way to acquire him because they won't win with Russell Wes...

JUNE 24, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Pelinka Addresses Russell Westbrook's Status With Lakers The guard has yet to decide on his 2022–23 player option for next season.

JUNE 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers get Michigan State's Max Christie with 2nd-round pick

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Michigan State guard Max Christie with the 35th overall pick in the NBA draft

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wizards draft Wisconsin's Johnny Davis with 10th pick

The Washington Wizards have selected Johnny Davis with the 10th pick in the NBA draft, capping his impressive rise from role player to lottery pick

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers get in draft, acquire 35th pick in trade with Orlando

The Los Angeles Lakers will get to participate in the NBA draft after acquiring the 35th overall pick from the Orlando Magic for cash and a future second-round selection

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith? Holmgren? Banchero? Magic own No. 1 pick in NBA draft

Paolo Banchero thinks he should be No. 1

JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA trade rumors: Pacers nix Malcolm Brogdon for Russell Westbrook The Indiana Pacers are likely to trade Malcolm Brodgon, but would they want to take on everything that comes with having Russell Westbrook?

JUNE 22, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Lakers: Insider Proposes Three-Team Kyrie Irving-Russell Westbrook Trade The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor proposed an interesting three-team trade that would land Kyrie Irving in LA with Russell Westbrook going to a sm...

JUNE 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers Rumors: LA Exploring Russell Westbrook-Bradley Beal Trade Says NBA Insider Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer says the Lakers have some interest in trying to acquire Wizards star Bradley Beal.

JUNE 18, 2022 • SI.COM

Lakers: Darvin Ham Reveals His Offensive Strategy with Russell Westbrook Lakers head coach Darvin Ham explained how he plans on using Russell Westbrook on offense next season.

JUNE 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Warriors cap title run, NBA flips the page to 2022-23 season

A parade awaits in San Francisco to celebrate the champion Golden State Warriors

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers: Watch Russell Westbrook React to Critical Tweet from Fan Russell Westbrook responded a fan’s tweet during a segment of Jimmy Kimmel’s “Mean Tweets”.

JUNE 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM