Why is Russell Westbrook sitting?

Los Angeles Lakers’ Russell Westbrook sits out first game due to lower back tightness.

Can the Lakers cut Russ?

Marc Stein of Substack reports that the Lakers have no plans of cutting Russell Westbrook loose and eating the final year of his contract. Marc Stein of Substack reports that the Lakers have no plans of cutting Russell Westbrook loose and eating the final year of his contract.

Did Russell Westbrook get benched?

The Lakers coach first benched Westbrook for the closing minutes of a loss to Indiana in January. He did so again against the New York Knicks on Saturday, an overtime victory earned largely due to how well the team played without him on the floor.

When did Westbrook get benched?

LOS ANGELES — For the second time this season, Russell Westbrook was benched by Lakers coach Frank Vogel to close out a game. Only this time, the Lakers won, beating the New York Knicks 122-115 in overtime on Saturday. And the result made all the difference to Westbrook in accepting the decision.

Will the Lakers get rid of Westbrook?

According to The Athletic, they have “no intention” of including a first-round pick in a deal just to dump Westbrook.

Why was Russ out?

Dave McMenamin: Russell Westbrook is out tonight with lower back tightness, per the Lakers. It will be the first game he has missed this season. LeBron James and Dwight Howard are both active. Adrian Wojnarowski: Westbrook felt the same tightness in his back on Tuesday night vs.

What did Russell Westbrook say about being benched?

Westbrook fulfilled his media requirement this time around, saying his main issue the last time he was benched was that it came in a losing effort. “I just talked to [Vogel] about that I was upset about it,” Westbrook said of the loss to the Pacers. “But I was more upset I didn’t win the game.

Do the Lakers want to trade Russ?

It is presumed that the Los Angeles Lakers will at least attempt to trade Russell Westbrook this offseason, and they will want to get some type of decent value in return for him.

Why is Westbrook being taunted?

Russell Westbrook is speaking out against the taunting he has received from disappointed fans this season and how it is affecting his family. In a series of tweets Monday, Westbrook’s wife Nina detailed the harassment her husband receives including “death wishes” towards her and her family.

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