Lakers

2022 - 10 - 29

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LeBron James makes feelings clear on Russell Westbrook after ... (Mirror.co.uk)

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 ...

He said: “From Day 1, I mentioned I'm the guy that's willing to do whatever for the team. On Friday, he rode an exercise bike in the tunnel before coming in the game midway through the first quarter. Let us know in the Karl-Anthony Towns scored 14 points in the fourth quarter as he finished with 21 in total as Minnesota won successive games for the first time this season. While his performance was encouraging, Westbrook shot 6-for-17 and 5-for-10 from the line as shooting struggles persisted. The 111-102 defeat was met with jeers from the home crowd as James has suffered the worst start to a season since his rookie campaign.

Lakers' Russell Westbrook: Gives 18 in rare bench performance (CBSSports.com)

Westbrook recorded 18 points (6-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-10 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 111-102 loss ...

As expected, Westbrook is one of the names mentioned, but such an action would contradict what the Westbrook's effort wasn't enough to end LA's winless streak to begin the season, and the rumor mill is already running with trade talk. [Westbrook](/fantasy/basketball/players/1622555/russell-westbrook/) recorded 18 points (6-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-10 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 111-102 loss to the Timberwolves.

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Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Accepting Of Bench Role Although ... (LakersNation.com)

In a move that many expected to see at some point this season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham decided to bring point guard Russell Westbrook off ...

There were still some things to improve upon for Westbrook as he shot just 6-of-17 on the night and also committed five turnovers in the loss. But he insists that he will continue to do whatever the coaches ask of him in order to benefit the Lakers: Overall,, Westbrook did provide some great energy off the bench for the Lakers and following the contest made it clear that coming off the bench did not change his mentality in the game, via [Spectrum SportsNet](https://twitter.com/SpectrumSN/status/1586204367002034176):

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Lakers Notes: Westbrook, Davis, Ham, LeBron (hoopsrumors.com)

“From Day 1, I mentioned I'm the guy that's willing to do whatever for the team,” said Westbrook, who hadn't been used as a reserve since his rookie season. “ ...

“He has to do what’s best for his body,” [LeBron James](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)said. [Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register](https://www.ocregister.com/2022/10/29/lakers-grapple-with-mental-toll-of-injuries-0-5-start/). “We’re just trying to find what works right now, to be honest,” he said. “He has to do what’s best for his body and his mind. “From Day 1, I mentioned I’m the guy that’s willing to do whatever for the team,” said Westbrook, who hadn’t been used as a reserve since his rookie season. It’s a role that new head coach Darvin Ham talked to Westbrook about during the offseason, and he decided to make the move after the team’s sluggish start.

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Former Lakers guard Danny Green is also confused by Rob ... (Silver Screen and Roll)

As Laker fans beg Rob Pelinka to get some shooters on this roster, one of the better shooters who has suited up for the purple and gold in recent memory is ...

It's a tough place to play, it's a tough place to be under that microscope and playing alongside those guys.” Green has some sympathy for the front office’s thought process but made it clear to Beck that the Lakers should have prioritized shooting and defense around their stars instead of an additional playmaker. That this critique is coming from Green, a career 40 percent 3-point shooter and one of the first players to ever receive the 3-and-D designation, is not lost on the listener. I thought there was a lot of good pieces that were good fits for them that they let go or traded away and they thought they had a better fit. Green was asked if he thinks about what has happened to the 2020 title team over the last two years, and his response wasn’t exactly surprising: I think it’s interesting, I mean all the teams that I've played for, you try to see what kind of moves they make, what direction they're going in, and especially if you win a championship there, it's home, you have some type of invested feeling toward that city, toward that group, toward some of the players that are still there, the organization.

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5 things we learned from the Timberwolves' win over the Lakers (Sports Illustrated)

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night and there were more clues to how this team will look this year. With another monster ...

LeBron James scored 28 points with seven rebounds and five assists, but his supporting cast is crumbling at the seams. We're six games into the season, so we can assume Russell will get comfortable with Gobert in due time and eventually start performing better offensively. The Timberwolves point guard shot just 4-for-15 on the night and 2-for-7 from 3-point range. There are moments where the Timberwolves appear to be forcing looks on Gobert offensively, but that's a work in progress. Towns also finished with eight rebounds and seven assists while backing his transition to power forward after the game. Gobert had another big night for the Timberwolves, putting up 22 points and pulling down 21 rebounds.

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Game Recap: Timberwolves 111, Lakers 102 | NBA.com (NBA.com)

LeBron James (28 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists) became the NBA's All-Time leader in 20+ point games as the Lakers fell to the Timberwolves, 111-102.

Lakers' Anthony Davis: Questionable Sunday (CBSSports.com)

Davis missed his first game of the season Friday during the loss to Minnesota, resulting in more action for Damian Jones, Wenyen Gabriel and Troy Brown. His ...

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