
Russell Westbrook struggled with 8 points on 4-of-13 shooting.
Lakers’ two-man show not enough against Warriors depth on opening night — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Russell Westbrook struggled with 8 points on 4-of-13 shooting.
Lakers’ two-man show not enough against Warriors depth on opening night — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

It didn’t work because the Lakers signed Russell Westbrook.
DeRozan said he had talks with LeBron, Lakers, it “just didn’t work” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

For the Lakers to win another ring, Anthony Davis’ skills at center are needed on both ends of the court.
LeBron James’ fifth ring will require Anthony Davis to play like MVP — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Editor’s note: This is the Monday, Oct. 4 edition of the Purple & Bold Lakers newsletter from reporter Kyle Goon. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, … 898 more words
The Lakers have recovered from their bubble title burnout — Press Enterprise

LOS ANGELES — It was the first preseason game in the NBA this season, every star player on both teams sat it out (except for one quarter of Anthony Davis), and it looked sloppy for long stretches, as one should expect from a game five days into training camp. 6 more words
Dwight Howard is in midseason form: Fouls out in 13 minutes, picks up flagrant, technical — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

“He just said, ‘If I can get to the Lakers, that’d be something I would love to do. If not, I’ll be back here.’”
Wizards GM said Westbrook was open to Lakers trade, said “hell no” to Clippers — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

The Lakers needed to rework Frank Vogel’s staff.
Los Angeles Lakers add John Lucas III as assistant coach — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Returning to the Lakers, Rajon Rondo could boost Davis more than Schroder did.
Report: Lakers star Anthony Davis was frustrated with Dennis Schroder’s passing — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

It’s been a busy offseason for Rajon Rondo, who is about to join his third team of the offseason, it appears. The guard reportedly agreed to terms on a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Grizzlies shortly thereafter confirmed they were waiving Rondo. Now, it looks […]
NBA Rumors: Rajon Rondo Likely To Join Lakers After Grizzlies Buyout — NESN.com

“I could see where it’s kind of fun for one game, but I don’t want to diminish what happens in the regular season. “
Jeanie Buss explains why she is no fan of Play-In Tournament — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Russell Westbrook poses with his new Lakers jersey during his introductory news conference on Tuesday at Staples Center. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) … 1,723 more words
Russell Westbrook eager to ‘figure it out’ with LeBron in Lakers homecoming — Daily News

Six players who are new to the Lakers, or new again, and what they might bring to the table.
Meet the new Lakers, 2021-22 edition — San Gabriel Valley Tribune