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Two Teams That Fit UCLA's Russell Westbrook

Former NBA MVP and UCLA Bruins basketball legend Russell Westbrook lost another potential suitor Thursday after Damian Lillard agreed to a contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, His options were already limited before, but now it seems like it could come down to just a handful of teams that are in need of a backup veteran point guard.

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UCLA Football Legend Luis Sharpe Passes Away

Former UCLA Bruins offensive lineman and three-time NFL Pro Bowler for the Arizona Cardinals, Luis Sharpe, tragically passed away at the age of 65 on Friday, July 11, UCLA Athletics revealed this week.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 18

How Nico Iamaleava's Season Performance Can Impact UCLA Recruiting

The UCLA Bruins have the chance to prove to a lot of people why they are one of the better teams in the country when it comes to the fall, where they will have the chance to show off their newest weapons that they added.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 18

EXCLUSIVE: Get to Know UCLA Commit Xavier Stinson

The UCLA Bruins have many different types of commitments when it comes to players on the football field. They will be getting a star out of all of their commits, including standout wide receiver commit Xavier Stinson from the state of Florida.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 18

Simulating UCLA's Season in College Football 26: Week 1, Utah

Welcome to a fun new UCLA Bruins on SI series, where we simulate the Bruins' 2025 season in EA Sports College Football 26. Every aspect of this dynasty season will be simulated, and we will be giving you weekly game results, plus individual standout performances from each simulated game.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 18

Where Are These UCLA Transfers Playing This Season? Part 3

The 2025 college football season is nigh, and UCLA is entering the year with high hopes following a star-studded transfer class headlined by Nico Iamaleava.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 18

Where Are These UCLA Transfers Playing This Season? Part 2

The 2025 college football season is nigh, and UCLA is entering the year with high hopes following a star-studded transfer class headlined by Nico Iamaleava.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 18

Where Are These UCLA Transfers Playing This Season? Part 1

The 2025 college football season is nigh, and UCLA is entering the year with high hopes following a start-studded transfer class headlined by Nico Iamaleava.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 18

Ranking Nico Iamaleava's 2024 Performances: #1 Vanderbilt

Nico Iamaleava is one of the largest topics of conversation in college football ahead of his redshirt sophomore season with the UCLA Bruins. After a stellar

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 17

Ranking UCLA's Best Out-of-State Commits

DeShaun Foster and UCLA's "Coast-2-Coast" mantra is simple -- building real relationships with players, coast-to-coast. This mindset has translated perfectly; not only has Foster cultivated UCLA's best recruiting class in recent history, but his top four recruits are all from outside of California.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 17

Will UCLA Get Past This Recruiting Headache?

The UCLA Bruins have been doing everything that they can when it comes to recruiting players in the 2026 class. They have been targeting multiple uncommitted prospects, and have landed multiple commitments in the class.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 17

EXCLUSIVE: Prentice Jones Details His UCLA Offer

The UCLA Bruins have one of the best programs when it comes to recruiting prospects. They have been recruiting players from all over, including players from inside the state of California.

Jamier Johnson News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 17

UCLA Hoping Hometown Kid Can Help Defense

It took a few years, but defensive back Jamier Johnson finally got his chance. And he made it count. After three years of waiting his turn while at Texas and Indiana, the Pasadena native spent his senior year as an every-down defensive back and secured his first career interception.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 17

UCLA Football 2025 Depth Chart Roundup: Kicker

As UCLA's first practices loom ahead of the 2025 season, DeShaun Foster has cultivated a roster through recruiting and the transfer portal, ready to improve on last season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 17

UCLA Football 2025 Depth Chart Roundup: Safety, Part 2

As UCLA's first practices loom ahead of the 2025 season, DeShaun Foster has cultivated a roster through recruiting and the transfer portal, ready to improve on last season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 17

UCLA Football 2025 Depth Chart Roundup: Safety, Part 1

As UCLA's first practices loom ahead of the 2025 season, DeShaun Foster has cultivated a roster through recruiting and the transfer portal, ready to improve on last season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 16

Will UCLA Win Battle For 4-Star DL?

Four-star Englewood (Colo.) Cherry Creek defensive lineman Tufanua Ionatana "TI" Umu-Cais is set to still make his pledge amongst the 2026 class, and the Bruins are right in the mix.

NFL News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 16

Report: UCLA Hiring Former Fresno State Interim HC

UCLA is expected to hire former Fresno State interim head coach Tim Skipper for a senior advisory role, according to CBS Sports National College Football Reporter, Matt Zenitz.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 16

EXCLUSIVE: Get to Know UCLA Commit Anthony Jones

The UCLA Bruins have landed many of their top targets in the 2026 recruiting class, including players on the defensive line. This includes players like Anthony "Poppa" Jones.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 16

EXCLUSIVE: Get to Know Bruins' Commit Madden Soliai

The UCLA Bruins have landed many of the best players on their recruiting board. One of the players that they have already landed is Madden Soliai . Soliai is a very talented prospect from the state of Hawaii.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 16

UCLA's Iamaleava Moves Up Big Ten QB Rankings

Nico Iamaleava is quickly starting to gain traction as one of the best projected quarterbacks in the Big Ten ahead of the 2025 season. The redshirt sophomore moved up On3's list recently, passing former UCLA quarterback turned Oregon signal-caller Dante Moore, according to Andy Staples.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 16

UCLA Football 2025 Depth Chart Roundup: Cornerbacks, Part 4

As UCLA's first practices loom ahead of the 2025 season, DeShaun Foster has cultivated a roster through recruiting and the transfer portal, ready to improve on last season.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / July 11

UCLA Bruins Are This Year’s Sleeping Giant After Another Top 100 Commitment

The UCLA Bruins may not be the team that first comes to mind when you think about the new age of college football (unless you are a Bruins fan, of course), but they are a program that continues to build momentum as we head into fall camp.