West Notes: Jazz, Collin Sexton, Lakers, Timberwolves
Jazz
While Collin Sexton came off the bench in the Jazz's preseason opener, he chalked that up to being brought along...
LeBron Shoots Blanks in Preseason Opener, But Lakers Aim to Keep it Moving
LeBron James finished 0-of-7 shooting in the Lakers' first preseason game, a home loss to the Kings. But at least we got another look...
Prospects of Lakers Trading Russell Westbrook Remains ‘Real’
While it's been no dice so far, the Lakers intend to keep trying in their efforts to trade Russell Westbrook, according to Shams Charania,...
West Notes: Pelicans, Larry Nance Jr., Lakers, Warriors
Pelicans
Zion Williamson is excited to be back in the fold and he's looking good early. Per coach Willie Green, Williamson "dominated" in the Pelicans'...
West Notes: Lakers, Anthony Davis, Clippers, Rockets
Lakers
After missing a large portion of another season with yet another injury, Anthony Davis said he is ready to roll in 2022-23.
“I’m so excited...
LeBron James Expects ‘Great’ Year From Russell Westbrook
LeBron James made it clear that the Lakers are happy to have Russell Westbrook back in the fold.
"I think it's going to be a...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Russell Westbrook, Pistons, Jazz
Lakers
Russell Westbrook is approaching training camp with a positive mindset, he indicated to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
"I need to just do my job. Whether I'm...
Lakers To Sign Matt Ryan To Camp Contract
The Lakers are signing guard/forward Matt Ryan to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Ryan, 23, spent last season...
Lakers Waive Fabian White Jr.
The Lakers have waived forward Fabian White Jr., the team announced in a press release.
White, 23, is 6-foot-8 and spent five seasons at Houston,...
Lakers Tip Off Pre-Camp Minicamp In San Diego
The Lakers began their LeBron James-organized players-only minicamp Friday in San Diego, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
The training session has been in the...
NBA Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Lakers, Kawhi Leonard
Nets
Ben Simmons is expected to debut for the Nets this season, and he may have extra motivation, given all the negative comments he sees...
West Rumors: Lakers, Russell Westbrook, Spurs, Warriors
Lakers
The Lakers view Patrick Beverley as a 3-and-D wing player, and not necessarily a "point guard," per Marc Stein of...
Dennis Schroder: LeBron James Told Me He’s Happy About Lakers Return
Now that Dennis Schroder's run with Germany in the FIBA EuroBasket is finished, it's time to focus on his new team.
That would be the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Dennis Schroder, Cavs, Kings
Lakers
The addition of Dennis Schroder only furthers the cloud of doubt surrounding Russell Westbrook's future with the team, wrote Kyle...
