RUSSELL WESTBROOK NEWS

Utah faces Los Angeles on 5-game road skid

Utah comes into a matchup with Los Angeles as losers of five road games in a row

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays well in loss Westbrook (back) contributed 19 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Saturday's 117-115 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Westbrook didn't appear to have any issues with a back injury that caused him to sit out Wednesday's loss, as he logged 35 minutes and enjoyed his best shooting performance thus far in February. The veteran point guard finished second on Los Angeles in scoring and, as usual, chipped in nicely as both a rebounder and distributor. Westbrook has taken his fair share of heat for the Lakers' struggles this season, but he was the only Los Angeles starter to make more than half his shots Saturday and turned the ball over only once in an efficient effort.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson has season-high 33, Warriors edge Lakers 117-115

Klay Thompson scored 16 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter, Stephen Curry made a clutch layup with 46 seconds remaining, and the Golden State Warriors held off the...

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Saturday Westbrook (back) will play Saturday against the Warriors, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact As expected, Westbrook is good to go following a one-game absence. In his past four appearances, he's averaged 10.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists in 31.3 minutes.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Westbrook (back) is expected to play Saturday against the Warriors, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Westbrook was initially questionable but should be fine following a one-game absence. In his past four appearances, he's averaged 10.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists in 31.3 minutes.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Westbrook and the Lakers look to repair their season Whatever Russell Westbrook felt about his name being in the Los Angeles Lakers’ trade rumors he was not sharing after practice on Friday in...

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

James Harden faces legacy-defining stint in Philadelphia

If James Harden doesn't win alongside Joel Embiid in Philly, is his legacy in danger of being tarnished?

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Officially questionable Saturday Westbrook (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Westbrook was unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to lower-back tightness, but he was back at practice Friday. He's averaged 12.2 points, 8.0 assists and 7.4 rebounds in 32.0 minutes per game across his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Westbrook blames injury on not being used to sitting for long stretches Kyle Goon: Russell Westbrook said he felt discomfort in his back against Milwaukee, and adds that part of the issue is that he’s not accusto...

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Could play Saturday Coach Frank Vogel said Westbrook (back) "moved around pretty well" at Friday's practice and could be available Saturday at Golden State, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register rep...

Impact Westbrook missed his first contest of the season Wednesday against Portland due to lower-back tightness, but his quick return to practice indicates he may avoid a multi-game absence. The veteran guard appears likely to be labeled questionable for Saturday, though Lakers have yet to post their official injury report.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Curry leads Golden State into matchup with Los Angeles

Stephen Curry leads Golden State into a matchup with Los Angeles averaging 25.7 points per game

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers stay quiet at trade deadline after tough Portland loss

The Lakers failed to make a trade at the deadline following perhaps their worst loss yet. Where do they go from here?

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

With Harden-Simmons swap, Nets make a move Lakers didn't

In swapping James Harden for Ben Simmons, the Brooklyn Nets decided they needed to act now as they slide down the standings

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simons has 29 and Blazers rally for 107-105 win over Lakers

Anfernee Simons scored 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 107-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers' Westbrook out with sore back against Blazers

Russell Westbrook was out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers because of lower back tightness

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers' Russell Westbrook Ruled out Wednesday Against Blazers Westbrook, a key playmaker for the Lakers, will sit out Wednesday against Portland.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • NESN.COM

Won't play Wednesday Westbrook (back) won't play in Wednesday's game against Portland, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact After posting a double-double in 26 minutes of action Tuesday against the Bucks, Westbrook will sit out his first game of the season while dealing with back soreness. In his absence, Austin Reaves and Avery Bradley are candidates to see increased run versus the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Winfield: 3 potential Russell Westbrook trades that could save the Lakers season The Russell Westbrook experiment has gone south in Los Angeles, and the Lakers appear ready to move on from this blunder of a deal.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Frustration is simmering between the Lakers and Russell Westbrook, who was benched in key minutes (again) Tuesday The Lakers' kid gloves have come off with Westbrook, who's been struggling this season.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Questionable vs. Blazers Westbrook is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Trail Blazers due to low back tightness, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Westbrook was benched during overtime during Saturday's win over the Knicks and proceeded to play just 26 minutes in Tuesday's 131-116 loss to the Bucks. It's no secret he's been struggling, and he's made just 14 field goals in the past four games. If he sits out Wednesday, more minutes will be available for Austin Reaves, Avery Bradley and Wayne Ellington.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James admits Lakers are not on championship level

A blowout loss to the defending champion Bucks has LeBron James and the Lakers pondering their title aspirations.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022