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NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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Chris Thompson

Russell Westbrook Is Just The Man To Salvage Dignity In Defeat

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Tom Ley

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 16: Russell Westbrook #0 of the LA Clippers blocks the shot by Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns, winning Round One Game One of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on April 16, 2023 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE

2023 NBA Playoffs – Los Angeles Clippers v Phoenix Suns

Russell Westbrook Is Always Himself

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Patrick Redford

Russell Westbrook #0 of the LA Clippers speaks in front of Kawhi Leonard #2, Marcus Morris Sr. #8, Ivica Zubac #40 and Tyronn Lue of the LA Clippers during a 108-101 Minnesota Timberwolves win at Crypto.com Arena on February 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Clippers

The Clippers Don’t Feel So Good

At Last, The Lakers And Russell Westbrook Are Kaput

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How Long Will The Lakers Delay The Inevitable?

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Giri Nathan

Russell Westbrook bricks a jumper late in Lakers-Blazers as teammates Anthony Davis and LeBron James wave their hands in frustration.

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LeBron James “Not Up Here” To Talk About Russell Westbrook After Lakers Loss

Russell Westbrook watches from the bench.

Russell Westbrook Has “Great Game,” Makes Zero Shots In Lakers Loss

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Lakers Demonstrate Enhanced Camaraderie In Preseason Loss

Make Russell Westbrook The Backup To Patrick Beverley, You Cowards

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Albert Burneko

Russell Westbrook, Kent Bazemore, DJ Augustin (Los Angeles Lakers)

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Maybe Russell Westbrook Knows It’s Over

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

LeBron James #6 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from the bench during the second half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Lakers Head Coach Job Is Only Good For One Thing

The Lakers Have An Opening For A Fall Guy

The Lakers Are Now All But Dead

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as he attempts to layup against CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Lakers

Nobody Likes The Lakers

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Russell Westbrook #0 and head coach Frank Vogel watch play during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on November 04, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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Russell Westbrook Might Have A New Home: The Bench

Russell Westbrook Identifies An Area Of Concern: “I Can’t Make A Fucking Shot”

Brooklyn Nets v Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers Are Stuck With This

The Lake Show Is Awful Television

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after he is called for his fifth foul of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v New York Knicks

The Lakers Are Big-Time Butt

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Russell Westbrook Was A Mess

Russell Westbrook Has The Eye On Him

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The Assholes Are Back, Too

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Laura Wagner

Charlotte Hornets v Washington Wizards

Wizards Complete U-Turn

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Washington Wizards v Atlanta Hawks

Russell Westbrook Ended A Good Night With A Bad Shot

Russell Westbrook, Ish Smith, and Bradley Beal celebrate during the Wizards' win over the Lakers.

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The Unstoppable, Charming, Incredibly Telegenic Wizards Are Truly Basketball’s Feel-Good Story, No Matter What The Haters And Losers Say

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