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Major Trade Expected At NFL Draft

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It is finally draft night in the NFL. The league has converged on Kansas City for the annual selection of new players. Overall, 259 players will be selected over the next three days by the league’s 32 teams. It’s the moment that fans have been waiting for for months now.

However, the draft order is far from certain. The Carolina Panthers have already traded up to the first-overall pick while the Jets and Packers swapped their picks in the middle of the first in the Aaron Rodgers trade. However, even as the start of the draft draws closer and closer, there are still rumblings that more trades are in the works. These rumors span the entirety of the first round, from #2 to #25.

All Major Draft Trade Rumors

Let’s begin with what won’t happen. In the past hour, the Baltimore Ravens have signed quarterback Lamar Jackson to a five-year deal. That all but takes Jackson off the table, unless the Ravens are about to pull the craziest sign-and-trade in league history. However, a pick that is expected to move is the #3 pick, currently held by the Arizona Cardinals. Earlier in the offseason, there were as many as six teams inquiring about the pick. Any number of QB-hungry teams could look to snag one of the top signal callers. That could still be a trade by the Ravens, however, who has been linked to Cardinals wide receiver De’Andre Hopkins.

The New York Giants are also rumored to be looking to trade up from their current spot of 25. Also looking to move up is the Eagles, who hold the 10th pick despite their Super Bowl run last season. According to Pro Football Network, the Eagles could trade up to snag an elite pass rusher. Furthermore, people are expecting movement from the Texans, be it at their second or twelfth overall pick. The Titans could also make moves, with an ESPN report suggesting the Titans will “do anything” to get their personal favorite QB. HotNewHipHop is going to have plenty of draft coverage tonight and onwards, so don’t go anyway. Round 1 kicks off tonight at 8pm EDT.

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Russell Westbrook Trade Rumors Get Final Nail In The Coffin

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Russell Westbrook is one of the best point guards to ever play the game of basketball. However, the last two years have stained his reputation. While playing for the Lakers, Westbrook has not been at his best. Although, many believe it is simply the situation he has been thrust into.

There is certainly some proof to back this up. For example, Russ has become infinitely better since coming off the bench. As the leader of the Lakers’ second unit, Russ can now be the ball-dominant player he was always meant to be. It has led to improved stats, as well as improved results.

Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits for the play during a pause in play during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 7, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook Trade Talks

Consequently, trade talks surrounding Russ have died down considerably. Just a few months ago, it really seemed like the Lakers wanted nothing more than to just get rid of Russ. Now, however, it seems like they are dead set on keeping him, no matter what.

In a report from Sam Amick of The Athletic, it was revealed that the Lakers fully intend on keeping Russ past the trade deadline. Overall, this is good news for Russ. He has ultimately changed the narrative around him, which means his free agency period will go much smoother.

Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on December 09, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The Lakers and Westbrook still have a lot of work to do. As it stands, the Lakers are 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 11-16. Needless to say, they need to be a lot better if they want to make the playoffs.

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