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Lakers Coach Darvin Ham determined to carve out ‘real role’ for Russell Westbrook if no trade materializes

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Lakers Coach Darvin Ham determined to carve out ‘real role’ for Russell Westbrook if no trade materializes

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If Russell Westbrook remains with the Los Angeles Lakers, a new report indicates that new head coach Darvin Ham appears ready to make a place for him in the team’s lineup.

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Marc Stein of “The Stein Line” noted the trade talk continuing to surround Westbrook, but that Ham wants to try to tap into the talent that made Westbrook a superstar player.

“Yet I am also hearing that, if no trade involving Westbrook materializes and if he is on the roster when the Lakers start practicing on Sept. 27, new Lakers coach Darvin Ham remains determined to carve out a real role for Westbrook,” Stein wrote. “Sources say that the Lakers, to date, have strongly resisted the idea of shelving Westbrook completely until they can find a trade for him like the Rockets tried last season with John Wall — even after trading for longtime Westbrook adversary Patrick Beverley. Westbrook, who turns 34 in November, appeared in 78 of the Lakers’ 82 games last season.”

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Just one year ago, Westbrook was seen as a central component in helping the Lakers strongly compete for another NBA title. That vision quickly became clouded and has since resulted in the Lakers inquiring about a new home for the veteran guard.

Lakers Coach Darvin Ham determined to carve out ‘real role’ for Russell Westbrook if no trade materializes

Westbrook has made his name in the NBA by becoming prolific at delivering triple-doubles. He averaged a triple-double during four different seasons, while leading the league in scoring twice and in assists three times.

However, Westbrook has yet to be part of an NBA championship squad, despite his huge level of production. Most notably, his tenure with the Oklahoma City Thunder resulted in a loss in the 2012 NBA Finals and a Western Conference finals loss four years later.

Besides Westbrook’s struggles last season, injuries to both James and Davis also played a key role in why the Lakers failed to even reach the postseason. Yet, it was Westbrook who bore the brunt of the criticism directed at the Lakers for their implosion last season.

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Clearly, Ham feels confident that he can help integrate Westbrook into a Lakers lineup that has LeBron James and Anthony Davis already on it.

Right now, there’s no indication that Westbrook will be dealt anytime soon. That means that Ham really has no other choice but to use the veteran guard.

One basic reason is that Westbrook is in the final year of a contract that’s set to pay him $47.1 million for the coming season. Simply not playing someone making that kind of money who can still contribute on the court makes little economic sense.

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LeBron James and Wife Savannah James Leaves Fans in Awe

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LeBron James needs no introduction to Hollywood. The NBA Superstar has acted extensively in fan-favorite movie “Space Jam – A New Legacy” as himself to a more than good reception by movie critics. James has even made a cameo in the 2015 romantic comedy “Trainwreck” showing off his versatility as an actor. Now James has produced the film “Shooting Stars” a film adaptation of James’ and Buzz Bisinger’s book of the same name

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James and his wife Savannah were spotted at the premiere of “Shooting Stars” looking absolutely stunning. Fans on Twitter poured in their comments on a tweet posted by GQ, praising the star and his wife for their model appearance in the media with user @12Colombiano59 rightly saying “Talk about relationship goals.”

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Although James and his wife Savannah seem to have a stable and mostly positive image in the media now, they have not gone without their share of media backlash and accusations. James has never had concrete evidence backing the many accusations of him cheating on Savannah and therefore they have remained a strong couple throughout the years.

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It goes without saying that a star with the stature of LeBron James will have every aspect of his life put on a microscope, so false accusations are expected to be in the plenty.

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Infidelity In Marriage- Ayesha Curry Accused Of Seeking Attention from Another Man

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Stephen Curry holds a special affinity for the game of golf and recently attended a “memorial golf” event alongside his wife. They shared delightful pictures from the event, including a photo posted by Ayesha on her story. The image captures a moment of pure joy as the couple relaxes together after the event, with Ayesha sitting on Curry’s lap and enjoying their time together. She wrote the caption on her Instagram story “Always THE BEST. My baby”.

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In 2019, Ayesha Curry made an appearance on Jada Pinkett Smith’s talk show, “Red Table Talk.” During the discussion, Ayesha, who had recently given birth to her third child, openly addressed insecurities within her marriage.

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Ayesha shared her experiences with mental health issues, displaying vulnerability. However, when the episode aired and reached the public, Ayesha found herself under scrutiny. She felt that the footage had been edited in a way that portrayed her in a negative light, making her come across as “crazy.”

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It appeared that certain parts of the conversation were selectively cut and arranged to create a more sensationalized narrative for the viewers, rather than accurately representing Ayesha Curry’s genuine thoughts and intentions.

In the show, she addressed that she experiences less prevalent attention from male admirers. Critics on social media directed negative comments toward Curry, accusing her of seeking attention from other men despite being married. Despite the controversy, Steph has held her tight in all her ups and downs.

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Steph Curry was originally planning on spending the last day of May helping the Golden State Warriors prep for the NBA Finals. But after the team was eliminated in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Curry’s plans turned to his other passion: golf. And he brought some of his closest people with him.

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Curry participated in the PGA Tour’s Memorial Pro-Am on Wednesday at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin Ohio, about two hours away from the hospital where he (and LeBron James!) were born.

Unlike some pro-ams, such as the famous event at Pebble Beach, the field for the Memorial was kept under wraps until the last minute. And not only did Curry play, but he — and his philanthropic group, the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation — were ambassadors.

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The pro-am, which takes place a day before the official PGA Tour tournament at the same golf course, features 27 pairings, each with two PGA Tour golfers and three amateurs. Curry, an avid golfer with a low handicap — and someone who golf coaches and pros have said could potentially make the cut at a real tournament — was paired with superstar Jordan Spieth, a three-time Major champion, 13-time PGA Tour winner, the current No. 11 ranked golfer in the world, and, crucially, the face of Under Armour’s golf line. He was also paired with Keith Mitchell, a one-time PGA Tour winner and the No. 56 ranked golfer in the world.

On the amateur side, Curry was paired with his own brother-in-law and former teammate, NBA free agent Damion Lee, as well as country music star and avid golfer Jake Owen.

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But Curry wasn’t the only Warriors player in attendance. Andre Iguodala — who is one of Curry’s closest friends and his frequent golf partner — also played in the event. Fittingly, Iguodala was paired with Spieth’s best friend, golf star Justin Thomas, a two-time Major champion, 15-time PGA Tour winner, and currently the No. 15 ranked golfer in the world. He was also paired with J.J. Spaun, a one-time PGA Tour winner and the No. 77 ranked golfer in the world, country music and reality competition star Luke Bryan, and tech investor and influencer Geoff Yang.

In addition to those three Warriors players, Curry’s dad, Dell (a former NBA player and a current broadcaster for the Charlotte Hornets) and brother Seth (a former Santa Cruz Warrior and current NBA free agent) also played. They were paired together with actor Chris O’Donnell, and pros Collin Morikawa, a two-time Major champion, five-time PGA Tour winner, and the No. 18 golfer in the world, and Tyrrell Hatton, a one-time PGA Tour winner and the No. 17 golfer in the world.

In addition to all that, the Bay Area was represented with a few other athletes as well, with former San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Steve Young and Alex Smith playing, as well as other notable celebrities like retired NFL superstars Peyton Manning and Larry Fitzgerald, and actor Josh Duhamel.

On the golf side, the top five golfers in the world, by the official rankings — Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, and Xander Schauffele — were all competing.

Now look at this swing! Don’t leave us for golf yet, Steph!

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