Stephen A. Smith expresses surprising optimism about Russell Westbrook’s 2nd season with Lakers

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith issued a positive message surrounding Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook. The Lakers have yet to move on from Westbrook in a trade this offseason,

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Report: Lakers were willing to deal 2027 and 2029 1st-rounders for Kyrie Irving or Donovan Mitchell

Earlier this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared determined to try to land a star guard to pair with Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Though the team ultimately came up

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LeBron James preaches defense as the ‘one thing’ he wants Lakers to improve on from last season

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to move on from their disastrous 2021-22 season with the start of the 2022-23 regular season quickly approaching. Los Angeles had its media day

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Anthony Davis says he should’ve been Defensive Player of the Year in 2020

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis has always been known as one of the best defenders in the entire league. No one has ever questioned his elite defensive ability,

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LeBron James says his main focus for Lakers this season will be his availability

Though most NBA fans would agree that there are very few things that four-time MVP and four-time champion LeBron James can improve on, the man himself touched on something that

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Patrick Beverley says Russell Westbrook has been his best friend on Lakers since joining team

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for veteran guard Patrick Beverley earlier this offseason, a lot of fans and experts immediately started thinking about the historic rivalry that has existed

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Report: Lakers offered 1st-round pick for Bojan Bogdanovic but didn’t want to take on long-term salary

Before the Detroit Pistons traded for veteran forward Bojan Bogdanovic, the Los Angeles Lakers were seen as one of the most likely landing spots for the 33-year-old. Bogdanovic was a

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Russell Westbrook’s team-first message should give Lakers fans hope for upcoming 2022-23 campaign

It's no secret that the 2021-22 NBA season was a rocky one for veteran guard Russell Westbrook. It was the nine-time All-Star's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and

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Shaquille O’Neal claps back at Ben Simmons and fans for labelling him a ‘hater’

Retired Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal offered a blunt rebuttal to both Ben Simmons and his critics who charge that O'Neal is a "hater" for his past criticism of

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Kobe Bryant’s savage NSFW game plan that shocked LeBron James and Dwayne Wade during 2008 Olympics

Kobe Bryant's ferocious will to win was made clear during the 2008 Summer Olympics, with his profane comment shocking both LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. The comments from James and

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