Stephen A. Smith on why the Lakers have to trade LeBron James ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says that the Los Angeles Lakers have to trade LeBron James if they want a better future. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 11, 2022
Lakers' LeBron James has strained adductor, doubtful for game vs. Kings LOS ANGELES — LeBron James is doubtful to play Friday against the Sacramento Kings with what the Lakers are calling a "strained left adductor." While he's day to day, he easily could miss Sunday's game against Brooklyn as well. Los Angeles Times · Nov 11, 2022
The Lakers’ Season Is Slipping Away Time is already ticking for Los Angeles after three weeks into the season. Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2022
Darvin Ham’s Lakers ‘excavation’ reaches new depths with loss to Jazz SALT LAKE CITY — Ten games into the Lakers' season and their coach Darvin Ham still is viewing his team with an eye toward the big picture. Los Angeles Times · Nov 8, 2022
Lakers struggle again with shooting, offense in loss to Cavaliers LOS ANGELES — Midway through the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon, Lakers coach Darvin Ham stood near midcourt, slumped slightly to his left with both of his hands in pockets. Los Angeles Times · Nov 7, 2022
Thomas Bryant seems to be nearing a return A frontcourt reinforcement may be on the way for the Lakers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 5, 2022
Darvin Ham wants Russell Westbrook to win Sixth Man of the Year award Lakers coach Darvin Ham is setting the bar very high for Russell Westbrook in his new role coming off the bench. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 4, 2022
Matt Ryan talks about how he has maintained confidence in himself Lakers forward Matt Ryan put in lots of work on his game and confidence, and it is starting to pay off. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 4, 2022
Helene Elliott: Seven games into head coaching career, Lakers' Darvin Ham wisely trusts his gut LOS ANGELES — Lakers coach Darvin Ham usually carries a card that lists his options for plays he can call after a time out, or when he needs a 3-point shot. He didn't have it with him when the Lakers faced New Orleans on Wednesday but he had something better:… Los Angeles Times · Nov 4, 2022
Lonnie Walker IV talks about freedom Darvin Ham has given him Lonnie Walker IV seems to be loving playing for the Lakers and the way Darvin Ham has been coaching him and his teammates. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 3, 2022
Matt Ryan’s shot forces overtime as Lakers rally to beat Pelicans If this is the ride the Lakers are going to take people on this season, the destination will undoubtedly stay murky. Los Angeles Times · Nov 3, 2022
Dennis Schroder is progressing from thumb injury Lakers guard Dennis Schroder is inching closer to making his regular-season debut. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 3, 2022
The Lakers’ Russell Westbrook Has a Chance to Thrive in His New Role The star guard has all the tools to be one of the NBA’s top sixth men if he commits to a new role off the bench. Sports Illustrated · Nov 2, 2022
Darvin Ham talks about Russell Westbrook helping Lakers in bench role Darvin Ham seems very happy about how Russell Westbrook is thriving in his new role coming off the bench for the Lakers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2022
Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022 Inside wild Los Angeles Lakers locker room celebrations after finally getting first win The Los Angeles Lakers secured their first win of the season with LeBron James scoring 26 points to lead the team to victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2022 Russell Westbrook had an awesome moment with happy Lakers fans at the end of the team’s first win Westbrook needed this.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2022 Lakers player grades: Finally, a victory! The Lakers finally got into the victory column on Sunday with a win over the Nuggets, as they put together a solid overall performance.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 31, 2022 Russell Westbrook injects life into Lakers as they defeat Nuggets for first win LOS ANGELES — On the first night of the NBA season, it all seemed like such a bad idea.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2022 LeBron James Praises Russell Westbrook for Play Off Bench The veteran point guard came off the bench for the first time in 14 years on Friday night.
Daily Mirror · Oct 29, 2022 LeBron James makes feelings clear on Russell Westbrook after latest LA Lakers loss LeBron James scored 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers lost their fifth successive game to open the new season - and afterwards he spoke out on the performance of teammate Russell Westbrook
Los Angeles Times · Oct 29, 2022 Lakers lose to Timberwolves, tie team mark for worst start since moving to L.A. MINNEAPOLIS — Russell Westbrook pretended to rock a baby to sleep after bullying his way to the rim for a basket. He howled after hitting LeBron James on a backdoor cut.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2022 Darvin Ham: Lakers sat Russell Westbrook vs. Nuggets as a precaution According to Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, there was no ulterior motive behind sitting Russell Westbrook on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 27, 2022 Latest loss shows Lakers' issues extend beyond Russell Westbrook DENVER — The Lakers season ended last spring inside Denver's arena, the Lakers leaving the building and heading into an offseason of certain change.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2022 Austin Reaves to replace Russell Westbrook in starting lineup The Lakers will be making a big change to their starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 26, 2022 The Lakers Are In Danger of Unraveling Only three games in, Los Angeles needs to make a trade now to give LeBron & Co. a chance at contending this season.