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For Lakers’ Anthony Davis the goal is simple: ‘Play all 82’

LOS ANGELES — Two of the best defenders of the last two decades of the NBA met Wednesday inside the Lakers’ practice facility, with Ben Wallace and Anthony Davis meeting up to … talk haircuts?

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Russell Westbrook seems to have a different attitude this season

The Lakers seem to be refreshed and optimistic as they start training camp, and that includes beleaguered guard Russell Westbrook.

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Bill Plaschke: Russell Westbrook is still combative, and the Lakers are still torn

LOS ANGELES — It was scheduled as a day filled with opulent optimism, the Lakers supposedly beginning training camp by regaling reporters with a new coach, new focus, new energy.

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The Lakers Have a Russell Westbrook-Sized Elephant in the Room

Los Angeles still doesn’t have a clear answer about the point guard’s future.

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Darvin Ham hasn’t decided whether to start Russell Westbrook

All options seem to be on the table for Lakers head coach Darvin Ham as far as the team's backcourt.

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Lakers coach Darvin Ham: ‘I’m happy with what we have.’

New Lakers coach Darvin Ham says he's happy with his roster, and he seems to be looking forward to the upcoming season.

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Dylan Hernández: To make it work with Lakers, Russell Westbrook can't be the Russell Westbrook of old

Russell Westbrook didn't speak, but he didn't have to say anything.

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Darvin Ham says Kendrick Nunn ‘looks great’ during workouts

Kendrick Nunn may not be scrimmaging with his teammates, but Lakers coach Darvin Ham likes what he's been seeing from him.

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Lakers commit to making Russell Westbrook-Patrick Beverley combo work

LOS ANGELES — They were the biggest questions as soon as the Lakers acquired Patrick Beverley — will Russell Westbrook still be a Laker? If he is, can he coexist with Beverley, his on-court nemesis?

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Lakers are ‘comfortable’ starting training camp with Russell Westbrook

The Lakers insist that if they don't trade Russell Westbrook, they'll be OK with him still on the roster when the new season starts.

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Norm Nixon thinks Russell Westbrook can still work out with Lakers

Former Lakers star and two-time NBA champ Norm Nixon has confidence Russell Westbrook can turn things around in his second season in L.A.

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Darvin Ham wants to identify real role for Russell Westbrook

If Russell Westbrook is still a Laker when training camp starts, coach Darvin Ham wants to make sure he has a clear role.

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Beverley Trade Makes Westbrook Move More Likely, per Report

The arrival of the veteran guard could reportedly mean the end for the Lakers nine-time All-star.

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Some more leaks from Lakers’ 2022-23 schedule

A few more key matchups for the Lakers this upcoming season have been made public.

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Lakers hope Russell Westbrook improves 3-point accuracy from corners

The Lakers are hoping that, in spite of his struggles from downtown, Russell Westbrook will boost his 3-point accuracy from the corners.

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Darvin Ham wants to run the Lakers’ offense through Anthony Davis

New Lakers head coach Darvin Ham wants to make Anthony Davis the centerpiece of the team's offense again.

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Report: LeBron, Ham Agree Lakers’ Offense Will Run Through Davis

The key figures leading the Lakers are reportedly putting their heads together to ensure last season’s disaster doesn’t repeat itself.

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Darvin Ham will have more power to bench Russell Westbrook

Reportedly, new Lakers coach Darvin Ham will be given more autonomy than Frank Vogel was to decide whether to bench Russell Westbrook.

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Darvin Ham will have power to leave Russell Westbrook out of the closing lineup

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham will have more power to bench Westbrook down the stretch of games, according to league sources. (Former head coach Frank Vogel did so a few times last season). That could eventually extend to removing Westbrook from the ...

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Warriors an option for Carmelo Anthony?

Another team with a big bill ahead of it is the defending-champ Warriors, who have 12 roster spots filled. Might the Warriors give Anthony a shot? "It would be a nice story, if he could win a ring there to end his career," the GM said. "Golden State ...

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Rasheed Wallace will not join Lakers as assistant coach

After rumors that he would join Darvin Ham's staff, Rasheed Wallace will not be on the bench as an assistant coach for the Lakers.

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Lakers coach Darvin Ham sends possible warning to Russell Westbrook

New Lakers head coach Darvin Ham says he wants players who are all-in on committing to helping the Lakers win.

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Jeanie Buss: Other owners say Lakers ‘got a great coach’ in Darvin Ham

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss says owners around the league love the hire of Darvin Ham as the team's new head coach.

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Lakers, Nets trade talks for Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook still not progressing

Los Angeles has engaged Brooklyn in trade talks in recent weeks to attempt to acquire Irving in a deal that would send Russell Westbrook to the Nets, sources told ESPN. Thus far, those talks have not progressed toward an agreement. Source: Dave ...

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Report: Westbrook Hasn’t Requested Trade From Lakers

The point guard doesn’t appear to want out of Los Angeles.

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