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Russell Westbrook Calls LeBron James ‘Fake’ in New Book Excerpt About Lakers Fallout

The Lakers never found a way for Russell Westbrook and LeBron James to succesfully coexist during their brief stint together in Los Angeles after Westbrook's trade in the summer of 2021. A new book ...
The New York Times

Russell Westbrook grew tired of LeBron’s ‘fake’ act with Lakers: Book

Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and LeBron James spent 18 months as teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers. Rob Gray / USA TODAY Sports LeBron James once claimed that he predicted Kobe Bryant would ...
USA Today

Will Smith may have accidentally ended LeBron and Russell Westbrook’s friendship

We might never know the full unfiltered story of the schism between Russell Westbrook and LeBron James when they were both on the Los Angeles Lakers. There are too many moving parts and too many ...
Athlon Sports

Lakers’ LeBron James Sends Message After Russell Westbrook Milestone

Russell Westbrook’s resurgence with the Sacramento Kings has been one of the notable developments of the 2025-26 NBA season. After a difficult stretch late in his career, the veteran guard has been ...
Athlon Sports

Former Laker Refuses to Blame LeBron James for Russell Westbrook’s Situation

Russell Westbrook remains unsigned despite recent interests from the Kings and Knicks. Enes Freedom blamed LeBron James and the Lakers for Westbrook's situation. A former Laker, however, defended ...
CBSSports.com

Will Smith appearance at Lakers practice fueled Russell Westbrook's frustration with LeBron James, per report

The Lakers trading for Russell Westbrook in the summer of 2021 served as a multiyear setback to the franchise's hopes of winning a second title with LeBron James. Westbrook arrived with the Lakers ...