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Darvin Ham having “permission” to bench Russell Westbrook isn’t the good look the Lakers think it is

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Leaking that your brand new head coach is prepared to bench his hall of fame point guard months before they’re on the court together is certainly one way to prepare for the season.

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Los Angeles Lakers Introduce Darvin Ham
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Russell Westbrook’s relationship with Frank Vogel last year was a source of equal parts frustration and hilarity.