Colin Cowherd: Don’t blame Russell Westbrook for Lakers’ opening night loss I THE HERD

The Los Angeles Lakers had a less than desirable outcome to the start of the NBA season, losing 121-114 to the Golden State Warriors. But Colin Cowherd says Russell Westbrook is not to blame for the loss, as LeBron James’ Lakers looked old, expensive and limited athletically on the perimeter. Watch as Colin shares his biggest takeaways from last night’s game.

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless reacts to Joel Embiid’s frustration towards Ben Simmons after receiving one-game suspension I UNDISPUTED

The Ben Simmons drama in Philadelphia has taken another turn. Yesterday, Simmons was kicked out of practice after he refused to participate in a defensive drill, and the team suspended the guard for tonight’s season opener because of it. Joel Embiid did not mince words about his teammate afterwards. Embiid told reporters he hadn’t talked to Simmons and quote: ‘Our job is not to babysit somebody… and I’m sure my teammates feel that way.’ Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe predict where this is heading for both parties.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe: I trust that LeBron will figure out the Lakers' issues despite loss to a depleted Warriors team I UNDISPUTED

The LA Lakers’ opening night wasn’t as smooth as they’d have liked. After leading for all three quarters, the wheels came off for LA in the fourth quarter as the Golden State Warriors went on to win 121-114. LeBron James and Anthony Davis both had over 30 points, but Russell Westbrook finished with only eight points in his Lakers’ debut. Meanwhile, Steph Curry finished with a triple-double despite calling his own play quote: ‘trash.’ Shannon Sharpe reacts to the Lakers’ loss and discusses what this means for the purple and gold moving forward this season.

Powered by WPeMatico

Chris Broussard: Ben Simmons’ unprofessionalism is hurting his trade valueI FIRST THINGS FIRST

Antoine Walker joins First Things First after the news that Ben Simmons was kicked out of Philadelphia 76ers practice and suspended for the season opener. Antoine stands behind Joel Embiid’s comments that he won’t ‘babysit’ Simmons, and breaks down why he thinks it’s time to move on from him, but Chris Broussard lays out a game plan for Ben to salvage this situation.

Powered by WPeMatico

Nick Wright: Opening night for LeBron and the Lakers was bad in all aspects I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright shares his concerns after the Los Angeles Lakers lose to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA season opener. Russell Westbrook clearly struggled in his debut, but that wasn’t Nick’s main takeaway. Watch as Nick breaks down why LeBron James taking the role as the main shooter will be a problem for the Lakers, and why this game was bad in all aspects.

Powered by WPeMatico