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Westbrook speaks out about his dispute with Frank Vogel

Russell Westbrook’s debut season with the Lakers was anything but easy, as the veteran point guard battled to find his rhythm on a squad that has underachieved from expectations. To obtain Westbrook, the Lakers gave up many of important championship players like Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Washington Wizards. However, Westbrook did not fit […]

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Lakers to hire Raptor’s Nick Nurse to replace Frank Vogel, reports say

The Los Angeles Lakers are still going strong this week as they continue to play their final game of the season against the Denver Nuggets amid the uncertainty surrounding their fate, especially regarding their future relationship with head coach Frank Vogel. According to reports, the team have set their eyes on Toronto Raptors coach Nick […]

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Lakers rumors: Doc Rivers or Quin Snyder could replace Frank Vogel

It is not a surprise for the Lakers community to be hearing the news that the organization is expected to part ways with the head coach, Frank Vogel. Vogel has been with the Lakers since 2019 but may say goodbye when the 2022 season ends. It was reported by Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report after […]

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Russell Westbrook gets benched by Frank Vogel as Lakers beaten by Pacers

As his job was in jeopardy, Frank Vogel did something that Los Angeles Lakers fans had been begging him to do all season: he benched Russell Westbrook in the fourth quarter. With only 3:52 left and the Lakers trailing the lottery-bound Indiana Pacers 101-94 at home, Vogel replaced the 2017 MVP with Malik Monk. Westbrook […]

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Shaq O’Neal Says He Will Coach Lakers If Offered $25 Million A Year

Shaquille O’Neal said during the latest episode of the Big Podcast with Shaq that if the Lakers fulfilled his $25 million per year demand, he would take the team’s head coach job. “If they offered me $25 million a year for four years, I would coach the Lakers,” said Shaq. “I need a 4-year contract. I’ll […]

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Lakers not to trade Russell Westbrook for Gordon Hayward, per reports

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to see a difference in their performance next season, they will have to make changes to their squad. Key players will undoubtedly come and go while Frank Vogel has already left. The major concern is Russell Westbrook’s future and a trade that has been rumored since a while ago. A move […]

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Brad Stevens dismisses Lakers coach speculation

The Los Angeles Lakers opened a coach position earlier this week when they dismissed Frank Vogel after their star-studded team failed to make the playoffs. When asked if he would step in for the job, Brad Stevens denied the idea. “No. No comment, not entertaining,” Stevens told 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Toucher & Rich. “First of all, I […]

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Lakers deliver epic comeback in match against Nuggets

The match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets on April 10 was exciting for both fans of the Lakers and Nuggets. The points stayed neck and neck throughout the match, with Malin Monk dropping around 40 points. However, the match ended with an epic comeback. Austin Reeves of the Lakers brought the […]

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LeBron James out for the season due to sprained ankle

This April’s Fools, LeBron James, dubbed King James on Twitter, playfully reported that he would be ‘out for the season officially’. The joke was on him since, little did he know, his tricks would come true a few days later as the Los Angeles Lakers announced his break due to a sprained ankle. “LeBron James’ […]

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4 Reasons why Lakers have disappointing performance this season

Following another 128-112 loss against the Golden States Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers are officially off the playoff contention with two more games left. The Lakers are in the 11th seed in the Western Conference. Obviously, many are disappointed, including head coach, Frank Vogel. “Extremely disappointed,” Vogel said. “Disappointed for our fan base. Disappointed for […]