Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The New Orleans Pelicans won 123-95. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook criticism has officially gone too far

Jack Simone
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3 burning questions for the Los Angeles Lakers down the stretch

Lakers need to put Russell Westbrook in Javonte Green role

Reggie Jackson may have just ended the Los Angeles Lakers season

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a foul called on teammate Talen Horton-Tucker #5 during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

LeBron James and Lakers in danger of missing the play-in

Jack Simone
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Lakers could lose LeBron James and Anthony Davis at the same time

Zamir Bueno
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers get booed in embarrassing loss to Pelicans

Jack Simone
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Russell Westbrook #0 and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers discuss a play during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers are still the most feared team in the West

Jon Conahan
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: Malik Monk #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a play with teammate LeBron James #6 during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers need to play small ball moving forward

Simon Smith
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 11: Michael Beasley #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on in a NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 11, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

5 free agents to help save the Los Angeles Lakers season

Jack Simone
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Russell Westbrook #0, LeBron James #6 and Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers check on teammate Anthony Davis #3 after an injury in the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Anthony Davis ankle injury could mean the end of the Lakers’ season

Larry Hammonds
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Russell Westbrook (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook is not to blame for the Lakers struggles

Jack Simone
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19 (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

3 potential buyout targets for the Los Angeles Lakers

Dalton Sell
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on January 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

NBA Rumors: Lakers declined Russell Westbrook for John Wall trade

Jack Simone
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Was Anthony Davis snubbed from the 2022 NBA All-Star Game?

Brandon Marcus
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 31: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on after dunking the ball during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on December 31, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

LeBron James is quietly having a historical season for the Lakers

Jack Simone
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center on January 12, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3 Talen Horton-Tucker trades to help the Lakers

Jack Simone
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on November 19, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: Marcus Smart is the perfect trade target for the Lakers

Jon Conahan
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12 (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3 trades to save the Los Angeles Lakers season

Dalton Sell
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DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 15: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on December 15, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 2 blockbuster Russell Westbrook for John Wall trades

Dalton Sell
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets sits on the bench during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center on October 22, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: The pros and cons of a John Wall trade for the Lakers

Zamir Bueno
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DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 15: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on January 15, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Lakers NBA Rumors: Rockets would trade John Wall for Russell Westbrook

Jack Simone
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 25 (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 5 rumored Los Angeles Lakers trade targets

Dalton Sell
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Dec 23, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (35) drives to the basket while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Trades: Lakers should target Christian Wood instead of Myles Turner

Zamir Bueno
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 21 (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: Los Angeles Lakers should NOT target Jerami Grant

Zamir Bueno
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 28: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers calls a play during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 28, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers showed interest in trading Russell Westbrook

Jack Simone
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a three pointer by Carmelo Anthony #7, putting him ahead of Moses Malone on the NBA's all-time scoring list, during the second half in a 121-118 Lakers win over the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center on October 24, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Breaking down Los Angeles Lakers’ trade assets, untouchables, and more

Dalton Sell
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Stanley Johnson #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers watches his shot during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Stanley Johnson saved his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers

Luke Duffy
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