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Kendrick Perkins unloads on Russell Westbrook

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins had some harsh things to say about Russell Westbrook.

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Starting Anthony Davis at the 5 is asking for trouble

It may be time for the Lakers to try a different starting lineup.

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Skip Bayless goes off on Darvin Ham for his handling of Westbrook

A prominent sportscaster thinks Darvin Ham doesn't have the chutzpah to bench Russell Westbrook if he's playing poorly.

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Darvin Ham praises Russell Westbrook’s effort vs. Clippers: ‘Defended his behind off’

LOS ANGELES — They spoke over the summer about Russell Westbrook “being above average defensively,” and after seeing the veteran guard compete on the defensive end Thursday night against the Clippers, Lakers coach Darvin Ham was assured that his message had gotten across.

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Bill Plaschke: Lakers need to trade Russell Westbrook now. Enough is enough

Enough bricks. Enough glares. Enough pouts. Enough is enough.

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Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham responds after LeBron James rips into team-mates

LeBron James took aim at his team-mates after another poor showing from the Los Angeles Lakers, but head coach Darvin Ham doesn't have a problem with what he said

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Why Are the Lakers Waiting to Trade Russell Westbrook?

Our writers break down the current state of Los Angeles's roster.

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Darvin Ham is officially the NBA season’s first meme after trying to send the Lakers a simple message on his clipboard

Darvin Him is out here doing his best and everyone is just making jokes. It's great.

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Lakers’ Ham Has No Issue With LeBron’s Roster Comments

The star forward pointed out one of the team’s glaring weaknesses after their season opener earlier in the week.

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Lakers' long-range shooting woes sink them against Clippers

The early season can be a mirror, a chance for a new team to look at itself and see an honest reflection — strengths and weaknesses, what you are and what you aren't.

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Darvin Ham on how Lakers can improve their 3-point shooting

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham feels the Lakers can improve their 3-point shooting by doing a couple of simple things.

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‘Exceptional’: Rivals say coach Mike Brown will do ‘wonderful things’ for Sacramento Kings

Sacramento is still getting to know Kings coach Mike Brown as he enters his first season at the helm, but his reputation precedes him after decades of service in the NBA.

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LeBron James explains why Lakers can't make 3-pointers

SAN FRANCISCO — This 2022-23 version of the Lakers, so similar to last season's sorry 3-point shooting version, established in one night that it is once again a horrendous 3-point shooting team.

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Lakers' Russell Westbrook says coming off the bench 'absolutely' led to groin injury

SAN FRANCISCO — Russell Westbrook said his hamstring injury Friday night was a result of Darvin Ham and the Lakers' bringing him off the bench during the team's preseason finale.

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Russell Westbrook blaming bench role for his injury is a bad sign for Lakers

Just the latest red flag in LA.

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Russell Westbrook takes aim at Los Angeles Lakers coaches as NBA season starts with loss

There was a bitter taste in Russell Westbrook's mouth as the Los Angeles Lakers star still seemed upset he was allowed to pick up a slight injury in their final pre-season game

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Thomas Bryant had thumb surgery, will be reevaluated in three weeks

The Lakers will be without one of their more viable complementary players for a while.

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A look at the Lakers’ 2022-23 roster

A rundown of the Lakers' full roster for the 2022-23 season.

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Lakers' Anthony Davis has a healthy dose of resolve for upcoming season

LOS ANGELES — Over the summer, when Anthony Davis was working on his body, mind and psyche after yet another injury-marred campaign with the Lakers, a member of his camp expressed something dire.

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SI:AM | Five Things to Watch This NBA Season

The MVP race, the full-strength Clippers and more.

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Darvin Ham: ‘Door is not closed’ on Russell Westbrook starting games

Just because Russell Westbrook was benched for the Lakers' last preseason game doesn't mean he will not start in the regular season.

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Darvin Ham talks about his evaluation of the Lakers’ preseason games

How much does Lakers head coach Darvin Ham take from the team's preseason performance considering all its injuries?

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What's next for the Lakers and injured Russell Westbrook?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Last season, every missed Russell Westbrook shot in Sacramento was met with the chorus of Foreigner's "Cold as Ice" playing over the Golden 1 Center's speakers.

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Observations from Friday’s Lakers vs. Kings preseason game

The Lakers ended their preseason slate of games on Friday in an ugly way.

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Lakers Coach Addresses Russell Westbrook Coming Off the Bench

Darvin Ham weighed in on his decision to bring the nine-time All-Star off the bench.

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