The Lakers are surely searching for continued upgrades to their lineup around LeBron James and Anthony Davis following their January addition of Rui Hachimura, sources said, and have held conversations with both Utah and Charlotte regarding trading Russell Westbrook and the final year of his $47 million salary. It’s been repeated by league personnel that Miami has little regard for swapping Kyle Lowry for Westbrook.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans are a better three-point shooting team than Lakers this season (NOP 18th at 35.5%, LAL 27th at 33.6%), but not in 1H. Westbrook a couple swishes as LA starts 5/13 from deep, while NOP is 1/11 – 7:09 PM
#Pelicans are a better three-point shooting team than Lakers this season (NOP 18th at 35.5%, LAL 27th at 33.6%), but not in 1H. Westbrook a couple swishes as LA starts 5/13 from deep, while NOP is 1/11 – 7:09 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lead the Nets 44-25 at the end of the 1st quarter. Porzingis has 16 pts.
Most points for the Wizards in any quarter since May 10, 2021, otherwise known as the game Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson’s triple-doubles record. – 6:43 PM
Wizards lead the Nets 44-25 at the end of the 1st quarter. Porzingis has 16 pts.
Most points for the Wizards in any quarter since May 10, 2021, otherwise known as the game Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson’s triple-doubles record. – 6:43 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Heat 4-1 with Vincent starting. Lowry, Oladipo out tonight and bench would be Strus, Highsmith, Haslem, Dedmon. Nine available against Bucks – 6:32 PM
Heat 4-1 with Vincent starting. Lowry, Oladipo out tonight and bench would be Strus, Highsmith, Haslem, Dedmon. Nine available against Bucks – 6:32 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Russell Westbrook is still the 6MOY favorite while the Lakers are actively trying to trade him for Kyrie Irving what is going on? pic.twitter.com/8rBv9MPbb3 – 6:06 PM
Russell Westbrook is still the 6MOY favorite while the Lakers are actively trying to trade him for Kyrie Irving what is going on? pic.twitter.com/8rBv9MPbb3 – 6:06 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James is in the lineup tonight vs. New Orleans, as expected. In a bit more surprising news, Russell Westbrook is available after being listed as questionable with a non-COVID illness. – 5:53 PM
LeBron James is in the lineup tonight vs. New Orleans, as expected. In a bit more surprising news, Russell Westbrook is available after being listed as questionable with a non-COVID illness. – 5:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Westbrook this season:
15.7 PPG
6.3 RPG
7.6 APG
First player ever to average 15/5/5 off the bench in a season. pic.twitter.com/Y0jVccdktP – 5:47 PM
Westbrook this season:
15.7 PPG
6.3 RPG
7.6 APG
First player ever to average 15/5/5 off the bench in a season. pic.twitter.com/Y0jVccdktP – 5:47 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters in New Orleans:
Dennis Schroder
Patrick Beverley
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Russell Westbrook, who was a game-time decision, is active. – 5:34 PM
Lakers’ starters in New Orleans:
Dennis Schroder
Patrick Beverley
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Russell Westbrook, who was a game-time decision, is active. – 5:34 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters in New Orleans:
Dennis Schroder
Patrick Beverley
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Russell Westbrook isn’t listed on the inactive list. – 5:32 PM
Lakers’ starters in New Orleans:
Dennis Schroder
Patrick Beverley
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Russell Westbrook isn’t listed on the inactive list. – 5:32 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Knee soreness again sidelines Heat’s Lowry; Erik Spoelstra updates Victor Oladipo injury. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:27 PM
From earlier — Knee soreness again sidelines Heat’s Lowry; Erik Spoelstra updates Victor Oladipo injury. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:27 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Lakers say Russell Westbrook (non-COVID illness) has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game at New Orleans. – 5:27 PM
Lakers say Russell Westbrook (non-COVID illness) has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game at New Orleans. – 5:27 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers say that LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook will all be available to play in today’s game vs New Orleans – 5:27 PM
Lakers say that LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook will all be available to play in today’s game vs New Orleans – 5:27 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers say that Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury), LeBron James (left ankle soreness) and Russell Westbrook (non-COVID illness) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at New Orleans. – 5:27 PM
Lakers say that Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury), LeBron James (left ankle soreness) and Russell Westbrook (non-COVID illness) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at New Orleans. – 5:27 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron, AD and Westbrook have all been upgraded to available for tonight’s game at New Orleans. – 5:26 PM
LeBron, AD and Westbrook have all been upgraded to available for tonight’s game at New Orleans. – 5:26 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Decision on whether Russell Westbrook (non-COVID illness) will play or not vs. #Pelicans has not been made yet, per Darvin Ham – 4:48 PM
Decision on whether Russell Westbrook (non-COVID illness) will play or not vs. #Pelicans has not been made yet, per Darvin Ham – 4:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Russell Westbrook is a game-time decision, via Darvin Ham (woke up not feeling well). – 4:40 PM
Russell Westbrook is a game-time decision, via Darvin Ham (woke up not feeling well). – 4:40 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Lowry out again with knee injury, will get knee examined in Miami to determine the problem, complicating potential trade options. And recapping a wonderful night for Tyler Herro. And other stuff: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 3:54 PM
Lowry out again with knee injury, will get knee examined in Miami to determine the problem, complicating potential trade options. And recapping a wonderful night for Tyler Herro. And other stuff: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 3:54 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Miami Heat’s Kyle Lowry again sidelined by knee issue sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:42 PM
Miami Heat’s Kyle Lowry again sidelined by knee issue sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:42 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Some of the details have changed but I wrote this in July @BleacherReport
San Antonio Spurs May Hold Keys to a Kyrie Irving-Russell Westbrook Trade
bleacherreport.com/articles/10041… – 3:03 PM
Some of the details have changed but I wrote this in July @BleacherReport
San Antonio Spurs May Hold Keys to a Kyrie Irving-Russell Westbrook Trade
bleacherreport.com/articles/10041… – 3:03 PM
Alex Raskin @RaskinDailyMail
Kyrie Irving is scratched by #Nets due to a ‘sore calf’ following trade demand as fans speculate he’ll be dealt to #Lakers for Russell Westbrook after both guards are mysteriously sidelined ahead of Thursday’s #NBATradeDeadline mol.im/a/11713475 via @MailSport – 2:49 PM
Kyrie Irving is scratched by #Nets due to a ‘sore calf’ following trade demand as fans speculate he’ll be dealt to #Lakers for Russell Westbrook after both guards are mysteriously sidelined ahead of Thursday’s #NBATradeDeadline mol.im/a/11713475 via @MailSport – 2:49 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Knee soreness again sidelines Heat’s Kyle Lowry; Erik Spoelstra updates Victor Oladipo’s injury status. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Also: Tyler Herro reflects on jersey moment; Udonis Haslem going to All-Star Game. – 1:11 PM
Knee soreness again sidelines Heat’s Kyle Lowry; Erik Spoelstra updates Victor Oladipo’s injury status. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Also: Tyler Herro reflects on jersey moment; Udonis Haslem going to All-Star Game. – 1:11 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Lowry to see doctor about troublesome left knee; where things stand. And an Oladipo injury update. And my report from Herro’s jersey retirement last night in the Milwaukee suburbs and what made it a special night: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 1:02 PM
NEW: Lowry to see doctor about troublesome left knee; where things stand. And an Oladipo injury update. And my report from Herro’s jersey retirement last night in the Milwaukee suburbs and what made it a special night: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 1:02 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Per the Lakers, Westbrook is now questionable for tonight’s game against the Pelicans with a non-COVID illness. AK – 12:08 PM
Per the Lakers, Westbrook is now questionable for tonight’s game against the Pelicans with a non-COVID illness. AK – 12:08 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
The Lakers announce Russell Westbrook has been downgraded to questionable for tonight’s game at New Orleans. – 11:51 AM
The Lakers announce Russell Westbrook has been downgraded to questionable for tonight’s game at New Orleans. – 11:51 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers say that Russell Westbrook has been downgraded to questionable for today’s game against New Orleans because of a non-COVID illness – 11:51 AM
Lakers say that Russell Westbrook has been downgraded to questionable for today’s game against New Orleans because of a non-COVID illness – 11:51 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers make it official that Russell Westbrook (non-COVID illness) has been downgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game at New Orleans. – 11:51 AM
Lakers make it official that Russell Westbrook (non-COVID illness) has been downgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game at New Orleans. – 11:51 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Russell Westbrook is questionable tonight in New Orleans with a non-Covid illness. – 11:20 AM
Russell Westbrook is questionable tonight in New Orleans with a non-Covid illness. – 11:20 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers say that Russell Westbrook is questionable for tonight’s game with a non-COVID illness. – 11:02 AM
The Lakers say that Russell Westbrook is questionable for tonight’s game with a non-COVID illness. – 11:02 AM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers status update says that
Russell Westbrook (non-covid illness) is questionable for tonight’s game. – 10:55 AM
Lakers status update says that
Russell Westbrook (non-covid illness) is questionable for tonight’s game. – 10:55 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kyle Lowry was added to the injury report last night. Lowry is listed as out for tonight’s game vs. Bucks because of left knee soreness.
Lowry’s left knee has been an in issue that has required treatment and forced him to miss some time in December, January and now February. – 7:43 AM
Kyle Lowry was added to the injury report last night. Lowry is listed as out for tonight’s game vs. Bucks because of left knee soreness.
Lowry’s left knee has been an in issue that has required treatment and forced him to miss some time in December, January and now February. – 7:43 AM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Collin Sexton’s come in and stabilized the Jazz’s scoring… he really is just so talented, and love his effort on D.
I kinda wonder if the biggest way you could upgrade his impact immediately is by adding some Kyle Lowry-esque grift? Draw some fouls on both ends more often? – 9:34 PM
Collin Sexton’s come in and stabilized the Jazz’s scoring… he really is just so talented, and love his effort on D.
I kinda wonder if the biggest way you could upgrade his impact immediately is by adding some Kyle Lowry-esque grift? Draw some fouls on both ends more often? – 9:34 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
💰On the luxury tax in Brooklyn💰
A Russell Westbrook/Kyrie Irving straight swap (yes, it works because of the Irving trade bonus) would cost the Nets an additional $56M toward their already $109M luxury tax penalty. – 6:54 PM
💰On the luxury tax in Brooklyn💰
A Russell Westbrook/Kyrie Irving straight swap (yes, it works because of the Irving trade bonus) would cost the Nets an additional $56M toward their already $109M luxury tax penalty. – 6:54 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
the Heat had zero interest in Kyrie over the summer and wouldn’t entertain a Lowry swap, but I do wonder how the last four months changed their thinking — if at all. – 3:51 PM
the Heat had zero interest in Kyrie over the summer and wouldn’t entertain a Lowry swap, but I do wonder how the last four months changed their thinking — if at all. – 3:51 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
If the Nets make a trade with the Lakers for Kyrie Irving they’re not doing it because they want Russell Westbrook’s expiring contract. He’s gone. It will be for future assets. Would the Nets turn down a Lakers trade that includes two future first round picks and Max Christie? – 3:45 PM
If the Nets make a trade with the Lakers for Kyrie Irving they’re not doing it because they want Russell Westbrook’s expiring contract. He’s gone. It will be for future assets. Would the Nets turn down a Lakers trade that includes two future first round picks and Max Christie? – 3:45 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
The best way for Russell Westbrook to pay back the Rockets for the Chris Paul trade would be to don a Nets jersey. – 2:20 PM
The best way for Russell Westbrook to pay back the Rockets for the Chris Paul trade would be to don a Nets jersey. – 2:20 PM
More on this storyline
Ira Winderman: Kyle Lowry out tonight for Heat in Milwaukee due to left knee soreness. Had not previously been on injury report. Oladipo (ankle) also likely out, with Vincent (ankle) questionable. Could limit Heat backcourt options to Herro and Strus. Heat could have as few as eight tonight. -via Twitter @IraHeatBeat / February 4, 2023
Ryan Ward: Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury), LeBron James (left ankle soreness) and Russell Westbrook (non-COVID illness) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at New Orleans. -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / February 4, 2023
Jovan Buha: Darvin Ham said Russell Westbrook didn’t feel well this morning and will be a game-time decision. -via Twitter @jovanbuha / February 4, 2023
Dave McMenamin: Darvin Ham says Russell Westbrook will be evaluated by the Lakers medical staff when he arrives at the arena. As to whether he’ll play tonight: “We’re waiting to see” -via Twitter @mcten / February 4, 2023
