Today’s Los Angeles Lakers rumors and news begins with talk surrounding Russell Westbrook and his role in Darvin Ham’s rotation. After a tumultuous first season with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers, Westbrook is looking to get off on better footing for the 2022-23 NBA season. While he faces competition from Patrick Beverley, Dennis Schroder and Kendrick Nunn for minutes, it seems that Westbrook is willing to do what it takes to compete for a spot. For Nonstop Lakers rumors & news throughout the year, HIT THAT SUB BUTTON! https://www.youtube.com/lakerstv?sub_... Here is what The Athletic had to say on Russell Westbrook and Darvin Ham: “During scrimmages, Westbrook has been doing many of the little things that the Lakers have asked of him.