Lakers guard Russell Westbrook will reportedly come off the bench in the team's preseason finale on Friday against the Sacramento Kings, according to multiple reports. Story with @BA_Turner - Lakers to bring Russell Westbrook off the bench in preseason finale https://t.co/M0u3cJuUj1 — Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) October 14, 2022After a rocky first season with the Purple and Gold, Westbrook struggled mightily to fit in with stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis last year. MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: LeBron James #6 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers react against the Miami Heat during the first half at FTX Arena on January 23, 2022 in Miami, Florida. 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. With that said, if the team is unable to complete a trade, it's very likely that we see Westbrook come off the bench this season for the Purple and Gold.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 14, 2022 20:59 UTC