Bulls Beat Out LeBron, Lakers for DeMar DeRozan in Free Agency

Bulls Media Day! Reaction to Arturas Karnisovas, Billy Donovan, Zach LaVine & More: On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave react to all the sights and sounds from Chicago Bulls Media Day. Arturas Karnisovas left no doubts about wanting to build around Zach LaVine. Billy Donovan has plans to get out and run, and build a selfless offense including new pieces Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan. Zach LaVine isn't worried about his contract, he just wants to go out and win with his new teammates while becoming a better leader. So much fun stuff from media day and we break it all down! Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: Sleeper Game Pick Sleeper’s one-of-a-kind Game Pick is the MOST STRATEGIC fantasy basketball experience in the industry. Download the Sleeper app and start a league with your friends today. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account by Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

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Has Darvin Ham Discovered His "Death Lineup" for the Lakers? (i.e., D'Lo/Reaves/Vando/Lebron/Davis): In the wake of Saturday's ultra-intense, ultra-exciting double OT win over Golden State in San Francisco, there was plenty to discuss. The superlative performances of LeBron James and Stephon Curry. The continued excellent play, including one of the most shockingly ballsy 3-pointers in recent history, from D'Angelo Russell. And, of course, the incredible shot in the arm provided by Jarred Vanderbilt. But most prominent among Lakers fans was probably the combinations in which all of those players were used. Darvin Ham finally seemed to lean into last year's post-deadline starting lineup. The one that helped propel the Lakers to a Western Conference Finals appearance, and that (until Thursday against Chicago ) had not, for all intents and purposes played together. That changed Saturday, and the Lakers clearly benefitted from the change. On the season, in very limited minutes, that lineup by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Why Haven't the Lakers Issued an Update On Anthony Davis' Foot Injury? Is That a Bad Sign?: Sometimes no news is good news. But other times, no news is nerve-wracking, and sets off all sorts of alarm bells. Like when the news nobody is getting is about Anthony Davis and his health, following a foot injury last week that seemed innocent enough at the time. The Lakers were reportedly going to deliver an update on Monday... and we all went to bed Wednesday night without anything. Not even the now-standard "will be re-evaluated in X number of weeks." There's not even an official diagnosis. Fans can be forgiven for assuming the news may not be good. Nobody necessarily expects him to miraculously appear on the floor Friday or on Christmas, but the longer they go with radio silence, the more concerned Lakers fans will get. Maybe they clear it all up on Thursday! On the floor, meanwhile, a Lakers squad missing AD, Russell Westbrook, Austin Reaves and Juan Toscano-Anderson took it on the chin i by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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The "Russell Westbrook Experience" - How It Impacts LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers: So 11 games in, Lakers fans (and Lakers coaches, Lakers players and Lakers management) are learning a lot about what it means to be a team featuring Russell Westbrook. The extremes are striking, particularly now while he's not playing particularly well in the aggregate. Is it something people were totally prepared for? How is it impacting the way the Lakers play? And perhaps most importantly, when it's all said and done, how does Westbrook's presence impact the effectiveness of LeBron James and Anthony Davis as a pairing? Because for the last two seasons, there has been an assumption that the combination of Davis and James, if healthy and playing at their top level, automatically makes the Lakers strong title contenders, almost independent of what surrounds them. Given LeBron's new struggles with health, is that still true? And critically, does the addition of Westbrook enhance that partner by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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The Trade Market for the Lakers and Russell Westbrook Keeps Shrinking. Plus, Free Agent Targets!: Earlier this week, the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder made a trade that, frankly, impacted the Lakers more than it will either of those teams. Why? Because the transaction basically made it much harder for the Thunder to acquire Russell Westbrook from the Lakers. Were they going to? Probably not, but given how thin the interest in Westbrook is likely to be, any shrinkage in available options is a thing. So Wednesday's trade sending Christian Wood from Houston to Dallas makes a difference to the Lakers, too, because Wood is one of those guys rumored to have been a possibility to move in a trade for Westbrook. Probably not as likely and therefore not as landscape altering, but another potential option chipped away. It reflects just how tricky this is going to be, and why more and more experts are catching up to the hosts of this show, and expecting Westbrook to open the season with by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Is It a Given The Lakers Should Offer LeBron James a Contract Extension? Plus, more on Westbrook's Take on Media/Fans: Nothing is easy about this season for the Lakers, and nothing will be easy about this offseason for them, either. Tons of huge decisions to be made. Now, that includes the future of LeBron James. Not just from the POV of what James wants, but also whether the Lakers would be wise to commit to a core comprised of James and Anthony Davis, since now neither guy can be considered reliable from a health/availability standpoint. Then again, what exactly are the alternatives? Trading James? Trading James and AD? Letting LeBron walk? The team is in a tight spot, because doing better than that core will be hard, but it's reasonable to ask now if that core is enough to win more titles without a stronger supporting cast... something the Lakers don't have much ability to build. On the other hand, there may not be a team in the league with more obstacles in front of them for a tota by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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The Lakers Defeat the Spurs, Huge Nights From Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis. Guest: Mo Dakhil: No LeBron James, no problem? Well, that would be the hyperbolic retelling of the Lakers' 125-121 OT win over the Spurs. James, who's nursing a sore ankle from a collision during Sunday's game against the Spurs, was definitely missed during the overtime victory, which to put it kindly, wasn't always pretty. But for a team still figuring itself out and missing a large chunk of the roster, beggars can't be choosers. You take what you can get. Plus, there were huge positives, mostly notably the performances from Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, who put the "super" and "star" in "superstar." Arguably AD's best game this season (35/17/4/4 blocks) and absolutely the high water mark from Westbrook (33/10/8/3 steals, only three turnovers), it was a reminder of why elite talent matters, as well as a promising sign of how Russ can fit in with his new team. So how did this win happen, and what d by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Battle of LA Goes Down Tonight!: Battle of LA Goes Down Tonight! by NBA Today

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The Lakers Escape the Play-In, Beat Golden State 103-100.: Holy ****, that was fun! The NBA got exactly what it hoped for Wednesday in the battle of LeBron James and Steph Curry. It was tight down the stretch, with stars hitting huge shots and generally helping the game meet the hype. But in the end, the Lakers won out and will advance as the Western Conference's 7-seed, facing the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. On the agenda for Thursday's show... HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Reaction to the win. What went wrong in the first half? What did they fix in the second? How was that game everything that gives Lakers fans hope and simultaneously scares the heck out of them, wrapped neatly into 48 minutes? SEGMENT 2: The Lakers went small in the second half, playing Andre Drummond only seven minutes and sitting Montrezl Harrell entirely. (Marc Gasol never took off his warmups.) Is this a sign of what's to come? Was Drummond really the issue? How much center can Davis play? SEGMENT by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Russell Westbrook Removes the Lakers From His Instagram Page (Why It's Not *Just* Fun Internet Fodder): Russell Westbrook has excised the Lakers (along with the Rockets and Wizards) from his Instagram page. Does that necessarily mean his relationship with the team is unequivocally over? Wrecked beyond repair? No, nor does it mean he's trying to feud with the team. For all we know, he's just doing some pruning to try and highlight his off-court ventures and charity work. But regardless of what message Westbrook is or isn't sending, he's certainly aware of how people will react, and the speculation it'll create. Plus, he left pictures of him playing with the Thunder... one of the potential trade partners the Lakers could match with this summer! INTRIGUE! All fun aside - and there's plenty of it - the news reflects just how scrutinized the relationship between Westbrook and the Lakers is now, and will be going forward. How much will the Lakers be willing to give up just to get away from h by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Is Darvin Ham a Good Candidate for the Lakers Coach? Mark Jackson? Who Else? (Guest: Kevin Arnovitz): On Monday's episode, ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz broke down the bind the Lakers (with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook), and other "mercenary" style NBA teams like the Clippers and Nets face when building a roster that tries not only to have talent but cohesion and culture. The second half of the show focuses on their coaching vacancy, which is seemingly thought of by Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss as too big for a first-timer like, say, former Lakers/current Bucks assistant Darvin Ham? Well, according to Arnovitz, not so much. He points to Ham as a blindingly obvious candidate for the Lakers to interview (which he actually said before news broke into the weekend that the Lakers will, in fact, talk with him). Are there other assistants out there the Lakers should be paying attention to? What about among the "retreads?" All of this points to big questions about the process we're by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Ham, Atkinson and Stotts: The Lakers Have Three Finalists For Their Head Coaching Position: The coaching search is, by all reports, getting near a conclusion as the Lakers are down to three candidates: Milwaukee assistant coach Darvin Ham, former Portland head coach Terry Stotts, and former Brooklyn head coach Kenny Atkinson. Three very different names, with different qualifications, strengths and weaknesses, and no one candidate sticks out as the obvious choice. Given who is available, it's a reasonable group to narrow down to, but how do the Lakers make the final choice? Should it be the potential of Ham, who has never been a head coach before? Atkinson, who had a successful-if-strange stint with the Nets? Or the safe-and-unsexy Stotts, with a long track record in Portland? So much depends on what kind of team the Lakers want to put together. Can they tailor a roster to the strengths of each guy? Which guy would adapt best to the best team the Lakers can find? And who, exactly, is he by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Free Agency Begins: How Will The Lakers Fill Out the Team Around LeBron, Davis and Westbrook?: Everyone's had the weekend to think things over, and the Russell Westbrook trade has only grown more interesting.. The process of moving forward, filling out the team around the new Big Three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Westbrook begins today as free agency opens. Where do the Lakers get the rest of their pieces? Who are the most likely candidates to join the the purple and gold to chase a title? Certain players - Carmelo Anthony, for example - feel almost inevitable and would make some sense, but the competition for talent around the league will be fierce. The Lakers aren't the only squad that can offer an opportunity to go win a ring. So what happens at 3:01 pm PT, when the derby officially begins? Is DeMar DeRozan really an option, given the haircut he'd have to take? What about Rudy Gay, or some lesser-but-critical names? Could Otto Porter be had for the taxpayer midlevel? Would h by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Is LeBron James Almost Healthy Again? Plus, a Big Road Trip and Connecting Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan and Talen Horton-Tucker: The Lakers could use some good news, and per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, that's on the horizon. LeBron James may be returning the court as soon as Friday in Boston against the Celtics. To put it mildly, his seven game absence (eight counting Wednesday in Milwaukee) has put a strain on the team. It's set the stage for a difficult five-game roadie, and also made it hard to even evaluate how good or bad the Lakers really are. 15 games in, it's not a cop out to say you're not sure what this roster can accomplish, because it hasn't yet been seen fully intact. But was it constructed correctly to begin with? DeMar DeRozan's recently (re)expressed desire to have become a Laker this offseason got people talking. A summertime trade with San Antonio would have been complicated to make, but what does it say about the Lakers front office that they so emphatically chos by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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NBA Rumors: The Lakers are Reportedly Interested in Brooklyn's Kyrie Irving: Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Brooklyn Nets and mercurial guard Kyrie Irving have reached an impasse in contract negotiations, making it more likely the Nets star decides to become a free agent. And if that happens, Charania says the Lakers, of course, would be among the interested parties. So much to unpack. On Monday's show the idea of Bradley Beal, another potential target for the Lakers should things go wrong with Beal and the Washington Wizards, was tossed around. Players like Beal come with significant injury risk, and would cost a lot of money. But Beal is a rock solid locker room presence. Kyrie? He's like dropping a load of incredibly self-important dynamite into the building. You're just begging for an explosion. On the other hand, Irving is a transcendent offensive talent. That much is undeniable. So under what terms should the Lakers swing a deal (which would, definitiona by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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New Bulls Speak About Their Decisions to Pick Chicago, Final Summer League Reactions: On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave offer their final thoughts from Bulls Summer League games and react to the introductory press conferences of Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso. What were the positives and negatives from Patrick Williams, Marko Simonovic and Ayo Dosunmu in the Bulls' Summer League games, and what roles will they have on the team this season? The guys also discuss their favorite moments and quotes from Lonzo, DeMar and Alex who spoke to Bulls media for the first time on Friday. DeMar isn't concerned about fit. Lonzo liked how much the Bulls wanted him. Alex is here to work his tail off. Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Indeed Get started RIGHT NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.c by Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

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Would Trading Russell Westbrook to Utah Be a Better Option for the Lakers?: A new trade possibility emerged for the Lakers (and Russell Westbrook), at least in theory. According to Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reported late last week that Los Angeles could get itself involved in the talks between New York and Utah around Donovan Mitchell, whether as literal players in that hypothetical swap (turning it into a three-team deal) or as a vulture picking at the carcass of a now rebuilding Jazz squad. But the bones of a deal: Westbrook and a first rounder for two of Bojan Bogdanovic, Jordan Clarkson, Malik Beasley and Pat Beverley. Is this a good idea? Well, it depends on a few things, namely whether the Lakers could maneuver to a place where they could absorb as much unpleasant money tied to useful-but-overpaid players without surrendering significant assets. Draft capital, specifically. If that's an option? Sure, let's break Westbrook up into smaller contracts, and add some useful players i by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Debating Tyler Herro's Contract Extension | Lakers Looking to Trade Russell Westbrook? | Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray and Other "Returners" Back From Injury: Tony East (@TEastNBA) and David Ramil (@dramil13) break down the latest news and notes around the NBA, starting in Miami with a look at Tyler Herro's $130M contract extension. Can Herro live up to the value of that deal and what are the expectations for him this season? The Lakers were reportedly looking to deal Russell Westbrook as recently as last week - will they find a way to trade him or can Westbrook help bring a title to Los Angeles? Plus, Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray and more players return from injury during Monday night's slate of games around the league. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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Lakers Lose to Clippers, But may Get Anthony Davis Back - and Rui Hachimura Debut - Tonight: The Lakers took the court Tuesday vs. the Clippers on a high from Monday's epic comeback, and with some excitement following the deal to acquire Rui Hachimura from Washington. But the Clippers came into the game feeling pretty good about themselves, too, and are getting healthy fast. And for the 10th straight time, the LAC beat the Lakers, burying them with a barrage of first half three-pointers. Final score, 133-115. The Lakers got 46 from LeBron James (who now has notched a 40 point game against every team in the league), but save a tidy 15 from Thomas Bryant didn't get much help. Meanwhile, the Clippers again exposed the challenges faced by the shorthanded Lakers defending a team with that much wing size, something a player like Hachimura should help address (even if he's not arriving with the rep of a great defender). What else will help? How about Anthony Davis? ESPN's Dave McMenamin repor by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Bulls Crush Lakers to Move to 2-1 on West Coast Trip: On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave break down the Bulls' dominant victory over Anthony Davis and the Lakers, including massive games from the trio of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball. DeMar dropped 38 the night after dropping 35 in the win over the Clippers and looks like a player very much in his prime. He also has several chips on his shoulder, and loves his equally shoulder-chipped teammates. Lonzo continues to struggle with his shots inside the arc, but his defense, passing and three-point shooting are so good that it might not matter? And Zach appears to be learning a lot from his new teammates. All this and more on a Bulls victory Tuesday! Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: Theragun Don’t let the stress of daily life weigh on your body. Try Theragun for 30 days starting at only $199. Go to Therabody.com/LOCKEDON right now and get your Gen 4 Thera by Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

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Locked On Lakers-Locked On Nets Crossover: Comparing and Contrasting Franchise Drama!: (Note: This episode was recorded before the Nets announced their suspension of Kyrie Irving.) The Lakers and Nets have made some of the NBA's biggest, splashiest and most impactful moves over the last few seasons. But while both teams have made headlines (and more headlines, and more after that) neither franchise has actually done much winning. The Lakers have disintegrated in the standings, and the Nets have become the type of non-stop chain of fires that can't seem to be controlled. The last week, with Kyrie Irving being embroiled in controversy completely of his own making, being the latest example. So what exactly has gone wrong with these two high profile franchises? What similarities and differences are there? Can either team reasonably be expected to turn things around this season? And what, exactly, should the Nets do with Irving, and are the Lakers part of that answer? These questions and mo by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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LeBron James Likely To Miss More Games, and Jerry West Is Angry at the Lakers!: The Lakers confirmed Tuesday what many had reported - LeBron James is unlikely to play Wednesday night against the Blazers at the Crypt, which makes Thursday's game against the Clippers a serious question mark, as well. Frank Vogel says there's nothing structural wrong inside LeBron's knee, and that they're being cautious to make sure they don't turn it into a chronic problem. Good news, relative to other potential diagnoses, but still a problem for the Lakers right now, as they face off with teams they're jockeying for position with in that 7-10 grouping at the bottom of the Western Conference playoff ladder. (Yes, we're talking about play-in seeding, here, folks. Not a happy thing, but it's where we are.) But LeBron's injury signals potential problems going forward, too. Like, into the summer and next year, because it's going to get harder and harder to lighten his load, given the constraints on the team by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Mets Hire Three New Coaches, Steal Eric Chávez From the Yankees, Brandon Nimmo Switched Agents, and Potential DH Fits: <p>News! Real-life news! The Mets hired Joey Cora, Wayne Kirby, and Eric Chávez for various assistant coach roles last week. We gave a little background on each and broke down what they can bring the Mets. Next, Brandon is now a Scott Boras client. This could be a disaster and we tell you why. Lastly, Kyle Schwarber and Nelson Cruz have both been rumored to the Mets recently. James explains why it might not be the best move to sign either.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support</a> by Mets'd Up

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The Lakers (and Westbrook!) Get a Big Overtime Win vs. Knicks, LeBron Now 4th All-Time in Assists: By electing to sit both Anthony Davis and LeBron James Monday in Brooklyn, the Lakers were essentially putting all their eggs in Tuesday's basket, turning their game against the Knicks into a must-win type game. And win they did, though it wasn't easy. (It never is.) 129-123 was the final score, as the Lakers topped the Knicks in overtime behind 28/10/11 from James, 27/9 from Davis, 19 points from Rui Hachimura (who started, more on that later) and 17/8 from Russell Westbrook. Westbrook, it should be noted, was both a significant contributor to a bad stretch of play in the last few minutes after LA built a 6-point lead with about 90 seconds left-- making him a large reason they went to overtime -- and arguably the team's best player once they got there. He was great at times, he was awful at times, and as it always seems to be with Westbrook, there just wasn't a whole lot of normal stuff by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Are LeBron and the Lakers Showing Signs? Plus, Trade Rumors Around Jerami Grant and Ben Simmons!: LeBron James won his eleventybillionth Conference Player of the Week award this week, to go along with other honoraries he's gained over the course of his career. Little things like Conference Player of the Month, MVP and Finals MVP. But while it's nice, and indicative of the way he's played of late, obviously LeBron doesn't care about that sort of thing. It is, however, one small sign that things are slowly turning around for L.A.. Or could be, at least. That's if LeBron can stay healthy, given his workload. And if Anthony Davis can recover quickly from his knee injury. And if Trevor Ariza returns quickly enough from his absence, and then contributes in the way the Lakers hope he can. So there are variables! Meanwhile, it's about time for some early season MVP predictions and straw polls, and what's notable for the Lakers isn't who is on the list, but that the people you'd expect to be on by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Lakers 120, Pelicans 117: Lonnie Walker IV and Matt Ryan (!!!) Save the Day.: Wednesday's thrilling overtime win over New Orleans felt like a change of pace for the Lakers not just because they won - but because it spared everyone some genuine heartbreak and the Lakers were actually the beneficiary of some good fortune (namely two critical missed free throws). Plus, it gave everyone indelible moment, from Matt Ryan drilling a game-tying 3-pointer to Austin Reaves making the clutch pass to get it to him to Darvin Ham drawing up the play to begin with. It's the sort of thing that can help change the atmosphere around a team that has been struggling to find sustained reasons for optimism. Wednesday, the Lakers managed to win without a great game from LeBron James. They overcame some late adversity. They got contributions from Lonnie Walker IV (28 points) and Troy Brown (15 points, 10 rebounds), along with Ryan (11 points). Russell Westbrook continues to be impactful off the bench, contri by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Report: The Lakers Trade Russell Westbrook, Acquire D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt: The Lakers looked like a team that might be on the verge of cracking Tuesday in their loss to Oklahoma City. Russell Westbrook got into an open argument with assistant Phil Handy, and then Darvin Ham at halftime. Anthony Davis was oddly detached from basically everything that was going on. It felt like if the Lakers made it through the deadline without trying to improve, things could go south really fast. Well, Wednesday they tried to improve. The Lakers reportedly will send Russell Westbrook and a lightly protected first round pick (along with Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damian Jones) to Utah, as part of a three-way trade netting them former Laker D'Angelo Russell from the Timberwolves, along with shooting guard Malik Beasley and forward Jarred Vanderbilt from Utah. The trade should make the Lakers better right away, replacing one rotation player with three rotation quality guys, t by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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More Reports of Tension Between Russell Westbrook and the Lakers Raise All Sorts of Questions: Well, those 36-ish hours of basking in the glow of LeBron James' brilliance on Saturday against the Warriors was fun... but now it's back to the real world, where things just ain't much fun. New reports from Woj and Marc Stein detail conflict within the franchise over Russell Westbrook. Which, of course, isn't necessarily a new development, but one gets a sense that it's growing more magnified. Some important folks are pushing for Russ to come off the bench, with Frank Vogel apparently the biggest obstacle, for #BasketballReasons. Westbrook is apparently not paying his coach's loyalty back through receptiveness and positivity during film sessions. And all of this raises the question of why the Lakers didn't pay a few extra bucks to add Scott Brooks, who has a longstanding and strong relationship with Russ, onto Vogel's staff. Then again, how the Lakers spend their money is often reason to s by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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DeMar DeRozan Opens Up On CJ McCollum's Podcast: On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave discuss Covid-19 spreading throughout the NBA, and DeMar DeRozan's recent interview with fellow NBA star CJ McCollum. As the Bulls are finally on the verge of getting some players back from health and safety protocols, several other NBA teams are starting to deal with a similar problem. The Lakers are one of those teams, so will their game against the Bulls on Sunday be postponed? What will the NBA do if these outbreaks start happening with most teams in the league? The guys also talk about DeMar's recent interview on CJ McCollum's podcast and which stories and insights from DeMar they found most interesting. Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Stance Stance believes that the perfect fit matters more than fitting in. That those who feel g by Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

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Will Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley Go All-In for Bulls Title This Season?: On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave take texts and emails from listeners, with many questions related to whether or not the Bulls front office will make an all-in move before the trade deadline. Arturas Karnisovas did a radio interview on Thursday, and straddled the fence on potential roster moves. He loves this team's quickly built chemistry, but will he and Marc Eversley be willing to make one more big swing if they can identify and acquire the final piece of a championship run? Also, why is the gap in All Star votes so large between DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine? Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: PrizePicks Don’t hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Shopify Go to Shopify.com/lockedonnba for a FREE 14-day trial and ge by Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

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