ESPN stephenasmith Show just unexpectedly ends his interview with ChrisBHaynes saying Im getting word right now from a couple reliable sources: Kawhi going to the Lakers. I dont know how true it is to be quite honest with you, but theyre telling me:

Bill Reiter (CBS Sports) on the Russell Westbrook trade: There was a strong level of disagreement within that Lakers organization about whether or not Russ was the person they needed to pursue.

Tim Hardaway Jr. steals Taurean Prince's hair-tie during the half-time interview

Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN story on Russell Westbrook coming off bench in final preseason game a move that may be a precursor to a longer look at the nine-time All-Star guard quarterbacking the second team

Dalton Knetch gives the Lakers the lead in the 4th quarter after defense and rebounding by Christian Koloko