Russell Westbrook benched as Lakers reach crisis point

The Lakers' continued struggles are mounting ahead of the Feb. 10th trade deadline.
NYPOST.COM● Jan 20

Russell Westbrook 'would be gone TOMORROW' if his contract was movable - Stephen A. 😳 | Get Up

LAKERSNEWS.NET● Jan 20

Stephen A. questions Westbrook's legacy: Not 'one single title' | First Take

LAKERSNEWS.NET● Jan 20

Frank Vogel had front office support to bench Russell Westbrook in crunch time

FANSIDED● Jan 20

Frank Vogel benches Russell Westbrook in Lakers loss

WASHINGTON TIMES● Jan 20

These 3 Trade Packages Would End Lakers’ Russell Westbrook Problem

NBA ANALYSIS● Jan 20

Lakers Management Supported Frank Vogel's Decision Of Benching Russell Westbrook: "You Got To Do What You Got To Do."

FADEAWAY WORLD● Jan 20

Frank Vogel on benching Russell Westbrook late against Pacers

LAKERS OUTSIDERS● Jan 20

Why did the Lakers bench Russell Westbrook? Frank Vogel cites winning as main reason

SPORTINGNEWS.COM● Jan 20

LeBron Was Asked About Russell Westbrook Getting Benched

THE SPUN● Jan 20

If Russell Westbrook Can't Handle Being Benched, the Lakers Are Screwed

THE BIG LEAD● Jan 20

NBA World Reacts To The Russell Westbrook News

THE SPUN● Jan 20

JWill on the Lakers: 'Internally there's something massive happening...The pieces just don't fit!'

LAKERSNEWS.NET● Jan 20

Lakers Frank Vogel Had a Blunt Response on Benching Russell Westbrook vs. Pacers

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED● Jan 20

Russell Westbrook Needs to Fit in With the Lakers

THE RINGER● Jan 20

Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Benched As Los Angeles Slips To Losing Record

If this isn’t rock-bottom, the Los Angeles Lakers are in serious trouble. The team fell below .500 Wednesday night, and Russell Westbrook was...
IBTIMES.COM● Jan 20

Report: Lakers Coach Frank Vogel Had Approval to Bench Russell Westbrook Down Stretch in Loss

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED● Jan 20

Frank Vogel rumors: Lakers coach was authorized to bench Russell Westbrook, won't be fired on Friday

Westbrook did not play in the final 3:52 of Wednesday's loss
CBSSPORTS.COM● Jan 20

Frank Vogel had Lakers’ blessing to bench Russell Westbrook?

LARRY BROWN SPORTS● Jan 20

Report: Frank Vogel was given ‘assurances’ by Lakers management to be harsh while coaching Russell Westbrook

LAKERSDAILY.COM● Jan 20

Carmelo Anthony Advices Russell Westbrook On How He Should Deal With Benching: "It's An Adjustment. I Think I Know What He's Dealing With. I've Been There Before. I Don't Think It's Anything Personal."

FADEAWAY WORLD● Jan 20

Report: Vogel had approval from Lakers to bench Westbrook

THESCORE● Jan 20

Lakers HC Frank Vogel reportedly had go-ahead to bench Russell Westbrook late vs. Pacers

YARDBARKER.COM● Jan 20

Domantas Sabonis Sprains Left Ankle

Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis suffered a left ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of the team’s win over the Lakers on Wednesday when he landed on...
HOOPS RUMORS● Jan 20

LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony react to Frank Vogel’s bold decision to bench Russell Westbrook in Lakers loss vs. Pacers

CLUTCHPOINTS● Jan 20

Report: Lakers management’s shocking stance on Frank Vogel benching Russell Westbrook

CLUTCHPOINTS● Jan 20

Russell Westbrook GOT BENCHED late in the Lakers' loss vs. the Pacers 😳 | Keyshawn, JWill and Max

LAKERSNEWS.NET● Jan 20

“Frank Vogel, don’t get on the plane! It’s a trap!”: NBA analyst Bill Simmons cautions the Lakers head coach post the 48-year old’s decision to bench Russell Westbrook in the final minutes against the Pacers

THE SPORTSRUSH● Jan 20

LeBron James’ Smart Response When A Reporter Asked Him How Russell Westbrook Felt About Being Benched For The 4th Quarter: "Have You Followed Russ Throughout His Career?"

FADEAWAY WORLD● Jan 20

Carmelo Anthony Advises Russell Westbrook On How He Should Deal With Benching: "It's An Adjustment. I Think I Know What He's Dealing With. I've Been There Before. I Don't Think It's Anything Personal."

FADEAWAY WORLD● Jan 20
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