Law Murray: Paul George on Russell Westbrook: “I don’t get the shade or hate that they put in him… I just want him to keep having that joy… I hate to see that it looks like that’s not there for him.”
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU
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Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Lakers point guards combined to shoot 1-25.
Don’t let Russell Westbrook going 0-11 distract you from the fact that Patrick Beverley and Kendrick Nunn shot 1-14.
This is what Rob Pelinka surrounded LeBron and AD with and while it won’t be THIS bad, it won’t basically get better. pic.twitter.com/EQOCCubRTm – 7:41 AM
Lakers point guards combined to shoot 1-25.
Don’t let Russell Westbrook going 0-11 distract you from the fact that Patrick Beverley and Kendrick Nunn shot 1-14.
This is what Rob Pelinka surrounded LeBron and AD with and while it won’t be THIS bad, it won’t basically get better. pic.twitter.com/EQOCCubRTm – 7:41 AM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
After three days of #NBA games, Luka Doncic is the +440 favorite for MVP. Also of note, Russell (0-for-11) Westbrook of #Lakers is listed at 240-1 for Most Improved Player. DeMar DeRozan of #Bulls is 50-1 to finish as the league’s leading scorer. He had 37 in Chicago’s opener. – 6:55 AM
After three days of #NBA games, Luka Doncic is the +440 favorite for MVP. Also of note, Russell (0-for-11) Westbrook of #Lakers is listed at 240-1 for Most Improved Player. DeMar DeRozan of #Bulls is 50-1 to finish as the league’s leading scorer. He had 37 in Chicago’s opener. – 6:55 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Russell Westbrook says he played a solid game after going 0 for 11 from the field in loss sportando.basketball/en/russell-wes… – 3:36 AM
Russell Westbrook says he played a solid game after going 0 for 11 from the field in loss sportando.basketball/en/russell-wes… – 3:36 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron James did praise the job Russell Westbrook did on Kawhi Leonard. Westbrook finished with a game-high five steals. – 2:41 AM
LeBron James did praise the job Russell Westbrook did on Kawhi Leonard. Westbrook finished with a game-high five steals. – 2:41 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron James on Russell Westbrook 0-for-11 shooting night: “Flush it down the toilet and get ready for Sunday.” – 2:39 AM
LeBron James on Russell Westbrook 0-for-11 shooting night: “Flush it down the toilet and get ready for Sunday.” – 2:39 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Paul George defended Russell Westbrook: “It’s hard when you’ve got the pressure they’re putting on him here. Quite frankly, it’s not geared for him with the roster they have… He was very easily a 30-10-10 guy when he had the keys to the team. We can’t forget about that” pic.twitter.com/s9OD2lSoWg – 2:35 AM
Paul George defended Russell Westbrook: “It’s hard when you’ve got the pressure they’re putting on him here. Quite frankly, it’s not geared for him with the roster they have… He was very easily a 30-10-10 guy when he had the keys to the team. We can’t forget about that” pic.twitter.com/s9OD2lSoWg – 2:35 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George on Russell Westbrook: “I don’t get the shade or hate that they put in him… I just want him to keep having that joy… I hate to see that it looks like that’s not there for him.” – 1:45 AM
Paul George on Russell Westbrook: “I don’t get the shade or hate that they put in him… I just want him to keep having that joy… I hate to see that it looks like that’s not there for him.” – 1:45 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Paul George on playing with Kawhi Leonard in his return pic.twitter.com/04lJx2qZjz – 1:41 AM
Paul George on playing with Kawhi Leonard in his return pic.twitter.com/04lJx2qZjz – 1:41 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
LeBron James’ advice to Russell Westbrook after his 0/11 shooting night: “Flush it down the toilet.” pic.twitter.com/8Fv1lPZ0YA – 1:23 AM
LeBron James’ advice to Russell Westbrook after his 0/11 shooting night: “Flush it down the toilet.” pic.twitter.com/8Fv1lPZ0YA – 1:23 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC has a proud history of masked players, from Russell Westbrook to Deonte Burton.
Seems like Jalen Williams will carry on the legacy. pic.twitter.com/jOd8D5Y2L0 – 12:45 AM
OKC has a proud history of masked players, from Russell Westbrook to Deonte Burton.
Seems like Jalen Williams will carry on the legacy. pic.twitter.com/jOd8D5Y2L0 – 12:45 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Woj said this week not to expect a Lakers trade involving Russell Westbrook until after Thanksgiving.
Here is their schedule until then with 16 total games.
What do you think LA’s record will be at that point? pic.twitter.com/JzHb8H4cKO – 12:43 AM
Woj said this week not to expect a Lakers trade involving Russell Westbrook until after Thanksgiving.
Here is their schedule until then with 16 total games.
What do you think LA’s record will be at that point? pic.twitter.com/JzHb8H4cKO – 12:43 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
“1-0” Paul George says on his way to the locker room. Clippers get Sacramento next Saturday. – 12:42 AM
“1-0” Paul George says on his way to the locker room. Clippers get Sacramento next Saturday. – 12:42 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’ll put it this way with Russell Westbrook: tonight went a long way towards convincing me he can one day be a valuable backup point guard on a contender.
He’ll never start for another contender given his shooting, but that defensive effort with his athleticism was impressive. – 12:41 AM
I’ll put it this way with Russell Westbrook: tonight went a long way towards convincing me he can one day be a valuable backup point guard on a contender.
He’ll never start for another contender given his shooting, but that defensive effort with his athleticism was impressive. – 12:41 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
It’s still hard to believe Russell Westbrook is on this team. Inexcusable. – 12:37 AM
It’s still hard to believe Russell Westbrook is on this team. Inexcusable. – 12:37 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Clippers 103, Lakers 97
The Lakers fall to 0-2. Lonnie Walker IV led the Lakers with 26 points. Anthony Davis had 25 points and 8 rebounds. LeBron James had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Russell Westbrook shot 0 of 11.
Up next: vs. Portland on Sunday. – 12:35 AM
Final: Clippers 103, Lakers 97
The Lakers fall to 0-2. Lonnie Walker IV led the Lakers with 26 points. Anthony Davis had 25 points and 8 rebounds. LeBron James had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Russell Westbrook shot 0 of 11.
Up next: vs. Portland on Sunday. – 12:35 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
After the loss in night #1 the Lakers could not have had worse post game presser. LeBron “we are not a team constructed of great shooting” and Westbrook bench lead to my hamstring. What happens in night #2 – 12:34 AM
After the loss in night #1 the Lakers could not have had worse post game presser. LeBron “we are not a team constructed of great shooting” and Westbrook bench lead to my hamstring. What happens in night #2 – 12:34 AM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Russell Westbrook finished 0/11 FG, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals in 27 minutes.
The Lakers are 0-2.
😳 – 12:33 AM
Russell Westbrook finished 0/11 FG, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals in 27 minutes.
The Lakers are 0-2.
😳 – 12:33 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
1. LeBron James looks like LeBron James.
2. These players play hard for Darvin Ham.
3. Russell Westbrook played a great defensive fourth quarter.
All three of these things matter more than the outcome. There were a lot of positives tonight. – 12:33 AM
1. LeBron James looks like LeBron James.
2. These players play hard for Darvin Ham.
3. Russell Westbrook played a great defensive fourth quarter.
All three of these things matter more than the outcome. There were a lot of positives tonight. – 12:33 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Russell Westbrook finished tonight’s game 0-for-11 from the field and 0-for-6 from three. – 12:32 AM
Russell Westbrook finished tonight’s game 0-for-11 from the field and 0-for-6 from three. – 12:32 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Oof, Russell Westbrook is 0-of-10 from the field (including 0-of-6 from three-point range). – 12:26 AM
Oof, Russell Westbrook is 0-of-10 from the field (including 0-of-6 from three-point range). – 12:26 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Westbrook is really giving Kawhi fits right now defensively… Not something I thought I’d EVER tweet. – 12:25 AM
Westbrook is really giving Kawhi fits right now defensively… Not something I thought I’d EVER tweet. – 12:25 AM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Can’t believe this closing lineup that is including both Patrick Beverley & Russell Westbrook looks so choppy offensively… – 12:25 AM
Can’t believe this closing lineup that is including both Patrick Beverley & Russell Westbrook looks so choppy offensively… – 12:25 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Clips with Zu on Westbrook, not guarding him. Kawhi is on AD so they can switch AD PnRs. Throw it to Russ out top, he can’t beat Zu. – 12:24 AM
Clips with Zu on Westbrook, not guarding him. Kawhi is on AD so they can switch AD PnRs. Throw it to Russ out top, he can’t beat Zu. – 12:24 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
That’s the kind of effort Russell Westbrook needs to come with every game. That was the best thing he’s done on the floor all night. Impressive. – 12:22 AM
That’s the kind of effort Russell Westbrook needs to come with every game. That was the best thing he’s done on the floor all night. Impressive. – 12:22 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
This is better effort from Westbrook than we’ve seen the last couple years. Back in his OKC days he was a tenacious post defender, and Ham has him doing that again vs Kawhi. – 12:21 AM
This is better effort from Westbrook than we’ve seen the last couple years. Back in his OKC days he was a tenacious post defender, and Ham has him doing that again vs Kawhi. – 12:21 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Back-to-back steals by Russell Westbrook as the Clippers tried to iso and post Kawhi Leonard up on him. Timeout Lakers, down 97-93, with 4:02 remaining. – 12:21 AM
Back-to-back steals by Russell Westbrook as the Clippers tried to iso and post Kawhi Leonard up on him. Timeout Lakers, down 97-93, with 4:02 remaining. – 12:21 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
After forcing a turnover while guarding Kawhi in the post, Russ called for Paul George to post up Kawhi again on the next play. Russ stole the ball there, too. – 12:21 AM
After forcing a turnover while guarding Kawhi in the post, Russ called for Paul George to post up Kawhi again on the next play. Russ stole the ball there, too. – 12:21 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Russell Westbrook returns to the game. He is 0-for-9 from the field and 0-for-5 from three tonight. pic.twitter.com/sIT1NeG4cG – 12:18 AM
Russell Westbrook returns to the game. He is 0-for-9 from the field and 0-for-5 from three tonight. pic.twitter.com/sIT1NeG4cG – 12:18 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
What a sequence for the Lakers. Austin Reaves’ pull-up jumper beats the shot clock and ties the game. LeBron James stuffs Paul George on a drive. Reaves lobs it to Lonnie Walker in transition to get Crypto.com Arena roaring. – 12:09 AM
What a sequence for the Lakers. Austin Reaves’ pull-up jumper beats the shot clock and ties the game. LeBron James stuffs Paul George on a drive. Reaves lobs it to Lonnie Walker in transition to get Crypto.com Arena roaring. – 12:09 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Russell Westbrook believes the Lakers should play faster. The evidence is in his favor, if we’re honest – 12:08 AM
Russell Westbrook believes the Lakers should play faster. The evidence is in his favor, if we’re honest – 12:08 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL have rallied from a double-digit deficit once again, and took the lead in style, as Austin Reaves threw up a perfect transition lob that Lonnie Walker IV went way up to hammer home.
The play started with a big swat of Paul George by LeBron.
LAL lead 89-87. – 12:08 AM
LAL have rallied from a double-digit deficit once again, and took the lead in style, as Austin Reaves threw up a perfect transition lob that Lonnie Walker IV went way up to hammer home.
The play started with a big swat of Paul George by LeBron.
LAL lead 89-87. – 12:08 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers fans hyped. LeBron stuffs Paul George from behind. Leads to Austin Reaves throwing a lob to Lonnie Walker IV. Lakers with the 89-87 lead over the Clippers w/ 8:01 left. – 12:08 AM
Lakers fans hyped. LeBron stuffs Paul George from behind. Leads to Austin Reaves throwing a lob to Lonnie Walker IV. Lakers with the 89-87 lead over the Clippers w/ 8:01 left. – 12:08 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Clippers 85, Lakers 77
Anthony Davis has 23 points and 6 rebounds. LeBron James has 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Russell Westbrook, Kendrick Nunn and Patrick Beverley are a combined 1 of 21 tonight. The Lakers are getting crushed on the glass 46-27. – 11:57 PM
Third quarter: Clippers 85, Lakers 77
Anthony Davis has 23 points and 6 rebounds. LeBron James has 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Russell Westbrook, Kendrick Nunn and Patrick Beverley are a combined 1 of 21 tonight. The Lakers are getting crushed on the glass 46-27. – 11:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Westbrook after 3 quarters:
0-9 FG
0-5 3P
Oof. pic.twitter.com/kcsVSnow5r – 11:52 PM
Westbrook after 3 quarters:
0-9 FG
0-5 3P
Oof. pic.twitter.com/kcsVSnow5r – 11:52 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
“If this is how it’s going to be then I rather seem him leave,” Jamal Crawford on criticism around Russell Westbrook – 11:44 PM
“If this is how it’s going to be then I rather seem him leave,” Jamal Crawford on criticism around Russell Westbrook – 11:44 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Westbrook (0 for 9, 0 for 5 from 3) and Nunn (0 for 7, 0 for 4 from 3) can’t get one to fall.
Clippers lead is back in double figures after a 13-0 run in the last 2+ minutes. – 11:43 PM
Westbrook (0 for 9, 0 for 5 from 3) and Nunn (0 for 7, 0 for 4 from 3) can’t get one to fall.
Clippers lead is back in double figures after a 13-0 run in the last 2+ minutes. – 11:43 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Everyone but Russell Westbrook realizes why he’s being left open for jumpers. Sad to watch. – 11:43 PM
Everyone but Russell Westbrook realizes why he’s being left open for jumpers. Sad to watch. – 11:43 PM
Jim Lefko @jimlefko
Sorta fun watching @Kawhi Leonard ball again for the surprisingly healthy Clips. With the Spurs unwatchable this year I need a competitive team to follow. But history says Kawhi & Paul George won’t make it through the entire season intact. #toosoon? – 11:42 PM
Sorta fun watching @Kawhi Leonard ball again for the surprisingly healthy Clips. With the Spurs unwatchable this year I need a competitive team to follow. But history says Kawhi & Paul George won’t make it through the entire season intact. #toosoon? – 11:42 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Patrick Beverley knows exactly where Paul George wants to put his dribble. – 11:25 PM
Patrick Beverley knows exactly where Paul George wants to put his dribble. – 11:25 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 56, Clippers 56
The Lakers closed the half on a 20-4 run. Anthony Davis has 15 points. LeBron James and Lonnie Walker each have 12. Russell Westbrook is 0 of 6 (2 points) but has 4 assists and 0 turnovers. The Lakers are 7 of 24 (29.2%) on 3s. – 11:04 PM
Halftime: Lakers 56, Clippers 56
The Lakers closed the half on a 20-4 run. Anthony Davis has 15 points. LeBron James and Lonnie Walker each have 12. Russell Westbrook is 0 of 6 (2 points) but has 4 assists and 0 turnovers. The Lakers are 7 of 24 (29.2%) on 3s. – 11:04 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: Ham & Westbrook had a “brief discussion” re: RW saying a bench role could have led to his tweaked hammy and have “moved on.” But Ham added, “You have to be prepared to do whatever your team needs you to do…that’s called being a professional” es.pn/3VDKn2e – 11:02 PM
New story: Ham & Westbrook had a “brief discussion” re: RW saying a bench role could have led to his tweaked hammy and have “moved on.” But Ham added, “You have to be prepared to do whatever your team needs you to do…that’s called being a professional” es.pn/3VDKn2e – 11:02 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
10-0 run from the Lakers sparked by their defense (steals from Lonnie Walker and Russell Westbrook) turning into transition offense. – 10:54 PM
10-0 run from the Lakers sparked by their defense (steals from Lonnie Walker and Russell Westbrook) turning into transition offense. – 10:54 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue putting in this lineup of John Wall, Norm Powell, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac. – 10:51 PM
Ty Lue putting in this lineup of John Wall, Norm Powell, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac. – 10:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
John Wall/Norman Powell/Paul George/Kawhi Leonard/Ivica Zubac lineup loading – 10:51 PM
John Wall/Norman Powell/Paul George/Kawhi Leonard/Ivica Zubac lineup loading – 10:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers lineup: Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac.
Kawhi on JTA. Power forward haha – 10:48 PM
Clippers lineup: Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac.
Kawhi on JTA. Power forward haha – 10:48 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard will check in with Paul George next dead ball
Anthony Davis as well. Darvin Ham calls timeout. Get ya popcorn ready – 10:45 PM
Kawhi Leonard will check in with Paul George next dead ball
Anthony Davis as well. Darvin Ham calls timeout. Get ya popcorn ready – 10:45 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
How long until Matt Ryan takes over Russell Westbrook’s spot in the Lakers starting five? – 10:41 PM
How long until Matt Ryan takes over Russell Westbrook’s spot in the Lakers starting five? – 10:41 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George didn’t make a shot until end of quarter 3. Leonard went to locker room after first quarter ended.
Clippers still lead Lakers 35-23 at end of first quarter. LAC shooting 50% FGs, LAL shooting 30.8% FGs.
Oh, and Jamie Foxx is here – 10:32 PM
Paul George didn’t make a shot until end of quarter 3. Leonard went to locker room after first quarter ended.
Clippers still lead Lakers 35-23 at end of first quarter. LAC shooting 50% FGs, LAL shooting 30.8% FGs.
Oh, and Jamie Foxx is here – 10:32 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Lakers from three-point range: 3-13. Clippers aren’t even trying to defend them out there. The longer LA waits to pull the trigger on the Westbrook/picks for Hield/Turner, the more damage they do to this season. – 10:32 PM
Lakers from three-point range: 3-13. Clippers aren’t even trying to defend them out there. The longer LA waits to pull the trigger on the Westbrook/picks for Hield/Turner, the more damage they do to this season. – 10:32 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
John Wall’s mid-range is looking wet. Westbrook’s 3 looks like a wrecking ball – 10:22 PM
John Wall’s mid-range is looking wet. Westbrook’s 3 looks like a wrecking ball – 10:22 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers fans giving the gasping treatment to Russell Westbrook any time he has an open look. Remember, they did the same to Metta World Peace at times, too. – 10:22 PM
Lakers fans giving the gasping treatment to Russell Westbrook any time he has an open look. Remember, they did the same to Metta World Peace at times, too. – 10:22 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Man, this Lakers crowd is not with Russell Westbrook. He took two straight triples and you could hear the crowd saying “noooo” – 10:22 PM
Man, this Lakers crowd is not with Russell Westbrook. He took two straight triples and you could hear the crowd saying “noooo” – 10:22 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Russell Westbrook’s forays to the rim continue to be wild adventures. – 10:13 PM
Russell Westbrook’s forays to the rim continue to be wild adventures. – 10:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lots of things happening to start:
– Morris starts on James
– Beverley blocks George, who throws it away
– LeBron middy (Lakers: no midrange FGs at GS)
– Zubac punishing Westbrook on switch
Clippers up 11-8 with 8:05 left in opening quarter – 10:09 PM
Lots of things happening to start:
– Morris starts on James
– Beverley blocks George, who throws it away
– LeBron middy (Lakers: no midrange FGs at GS)
– Zubac punishing Westbrook on switch
Clippers up 11-8 with 8:05 left in opening quarter – 10:09 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Paul George getting ready for season opener vs Lakers pic.twitter.com/HwFJqokrEq – 9:10 PM
Paul George getting ready for season opener vs Lakers pic.twitter.com/HwFJqokrEq – 9:10 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
After Russell Westbrook said that coming off the bench “absolutely” could have contributed to his hamstring strain against Sacramento, Darvin Ham reacted tonight, saying he and Westbrook had a brief discussion and that he’s going to do what’s best for the team: pic.twitter.com/ATKXpt6Y4L – 8:57 PM
After Russell Westbrook said that coming off the bench “absolutely” could have contributed to his hamstring strain against Sacramento, Darvin Ham reacted tonight, saying he and Westbrook had a brief discussion and that he’s going to do what’s best for the team: pic.twitter.com/ATKXpt6Y4L – 8:57 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
D.Ham said he had a brief discussion with R.Westbrook after he said Ham bringing him off the bench “absolutely” could have played a part in his hamstring tweak in SAC. Ham said “we’ve moved on,” adding that he’ll A) Never put a player in harm’s way B) Do what’s best for the team – 8:24 PM
D.Ham said he had a brief discussion with R.Westbrook after he said Ham bringing him off the bench “absolutely” could have played a part in his hamstring tweak in SAC. Ham said “we’ve moved on,” adding that he’ll A) Never put a player in harm’s way B) Do what’s best for the team – 8:24 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Darvin Ham said he had a talk with Russell Westbrook about what was out there, ie, Westbrook saying the hamstring injury was caused by him coming off the bench. He said he wanted to leave it at that. He also said his staff would never put a player in a position to injure himself – 8:22 PM
Darvin Ham said he had a talk with Russell Westbrook about what was out there, ie, Westbrook saying the hamstring injury was caused by him coming off the bench. He said he wanted to leave it at that. He also said his staff would never put a player in a position to injure himself – 8:22 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lakers will start Patrock Beverley, Russell Westbrook, Lonnie Walker IV, LeBron James, Anthony Davis tonight vs Clippers – 8:22 PM
Lakers will start Patrock Beverley, Russell Westbrook, Lonnie Walker IV, LeBron James, Anthony Davis tonight vs Clippers – 8:22 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Same starters for the Lakers vs. the Clippers:
Russell Westbrook
Lonnie Walker IV
Patrick Beverley
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 8:21 PM
Same starters for the Lakers vs. the Clippers:
Russell Westbrook
Lonnie Walker IV
Patrick Beverley
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 8:21 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
D.Ham said he had a brief discussion with R.Westbrook after he sad Ham bringing him off the bench “absolutely” could have played a part in his hamstring tweak in SAC. Ham said “we’ve moved on,” adding that he will A) Never put a player in harm’s way B) Do what’s best for the team – 8:21 PM
D.Ham said he had a brief discussion with R.Westbrook after he sad Ham bringing him off the bench “absolutely” could have played a part in his hamstring tweak in SAC. Ham said “we’ve moved on,” adding that he will A) Never put a player in harm’s way B) Do what’s best for the team – 8:21 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Darvin Ham said he talked with Russell Westbrook after he said his bench role “absolutely” contributed to his injury. Ham defended the Lakers and their medical staff pic.twitter.com/EZGn72QH9Z – 8:19 PM
Darvin Ham said he talked with Russell Westbrook after he said his bench role “absolutely” contributed to his injury. Ham defended the Lakers and their medical staff pic.twitter.com/EZGn72QH9Z – 8:19 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George made headlines when he opened about his struggles with anxiety and depression.
Now, George has partnered with BetterHelp to further destigmatize mental health and give away up to $3 million worth of free therapy: basketballnews.com/stories/clippe… – 7:03 PM
Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George made headlines when he opened about his struggles with anxiety and depression.
Now, George has partnered with BetterHelp to further destigmatize mental health and give away up to $3 million worth of free therapy: basketballnews.com/stories/clippe… – 7:03 PM
Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard
Are the Lakers problems bigger than Russell Westbrook? Why did Draymond Green think that documentary was a good idea? #Postseason updates & more! Guests: @GregJennings @EddieHouse_50
Catch us live weeknights 7-10p ET on @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 12:35 PM
Are the Lakers problems bigger than Russell Westbrook? Why did Draymond Green think that documentary was a good idea? #Postseason updates & more! Guests: @GregJennings @EddieHouse_50
Catch us live weeknights 7-10p ET on @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 12:35 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
My dude @Dan Woike has this in @latimessports on: LeBron James and Russell Westbrook had plenty to say after Lakers’ loss to Warriors latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 11:00 AM
My dude @Dan Woike has this in @latimessports on: LeBron James and Russell Westbrook had plenty to say after Lakers’ loss to Warriors latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 11:00 AM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Good stuff from the talented @Andrew Greif in @latimessports on: Clippers preview: Can Kawhi Leonard and Paul George win a title together? latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 10:58 AM
Good stuff from the talented @Andrew Greif in @latimessports on: Clippers preview: Can Kawhi Leonard and Paul George win a title together? latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 10:58 AM
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Mike Trudell: Reggie Jackson, Paul George, Norman Powell, Marcus Morris and Ivica Zubac will start for the Clippers. Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will come off the bench in part to ensure he’s available to close the game, while still limiting his minutes. Said it’s the way Kawhi “felt the best.” -via Twitter @LakersReporter / October 20, 2022
Paul George: Keep ya sanity Brodie!! You one of the best and it ain’t stamped enough!! ??? -via Twitter @Yg_Trece / October 14, 2022
NBA on ESPN: PG showing his support for former teammate Russell Westbrook 🤝 pic.twitter.com/nDE6Xgrz10 -via Twitter @ESPNNBA / October 13, 2022
Lakers coach Darvin Ham says he and Russell Westbrook have “moved on” and have “an understanding” after the point guard suggested Ham’s decision to bring him off the bench in the preseason could have contributed to a minor hamstring injury he suffered. Ham, however, pushed back at any insinuation that his rotation in the Lakers’ preseason finale loss to the Sacramento Kings — in which Westbrook played just five minutes off the bench before exiting with the strained left hamstring — had anything to do with the physical setback. -via ESPN / October 21, 2022
Ham said the two shared a “brief discussion” about the remarks. Ham went back to Westbrook in the starting lineup against the Warriors and again against the Clippers. “We moved on, we got an understanding,” Ham said. “As the coach of this team, we’re going to do what’s best for our team to be as successful as it can be. And I’ll just leave it at that.” Ham said he understands “respect” and “routine” are important to the former league MVP but acknowledged the team-centric goals he will require Westbrook to meet. -via ESPN / October 21, 2022
Ham also said he didn’t have a problem with Westbrook saying what he said to reporters after the Warriors game, or with LeBron James’ blunt assessment that “we’re not a team that’s constructed of great shooting” — even if their comments were interpreted as critiques of the coaching staff and front office. “It’s a grown man’s league,” Ham said. “Things are going to be said whether it’s directed at someone or not. I handle it in stride. I’ve been around this thing for 26 years. I’ve been on quiet teams and I’ve been on a couple of loud teams. But I have the utmost respect for those guys. I believe they have the utmost respect for me. There’s nothing taken personal about anything. We address it and we move on.” -via ESPN / October 21, 2022