If you have been following the Los Angeles Lakers, you know that there have been plenty of huge Russell Westbrook trade talks. However, there was one point this season when the Lakers were seemingly going to keep Russ. Although now, things may have changed. After all, the team was pursuing Kyrie Irving, and Westbrook was part of those talks. With the trade deadline just a day away, the Lakers need to act fast, and last night’s loss to the OKC Thunder has left a bitter taste in a lot of people’s mouths.
Overall, there isn’t a huge market for Westbrook. At the end of the day, he has one of the worst contracts in the NBA. Furthermore, he only has one year left, which means he will become a free agent. For most teams, he would just be a rental. However, rentals are only good if you are trying to contend for a championship. Needless to say, there aren’t a ton of teams that are a good fit for the point guard. Regardless, the Lakers are working overtime to find a team that will take him.
Russell Westbrook Discussed
Now, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers are closing in a deal with the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves. “The Lakers, Jazz and Timberwolves are in discussions on a three-team deal that would send D’Angelo Russell to the Lakers, Russell Westbrook and draft compensation such as a first-round pick to Utah and Mike Conley Jr. to Minnesota,” Charania wrote. Of course, Russell already played for the Lakers, however, that was during the Kobe era. His time with the team came to an unceremonious end thanks to the infamous Iggy Azalea and Nick Young drama. If you’re a Lakers fan, this isn’t the blockbuster deal you were hoping for.
This is still very much a developing story, and there is no guarantee that the deal gets made. If I’m LeBron, I’m probably rushing to Rob Pelinka’s office and vetoing this deal. Unless the Lakers get more than just D-Lo, this move doesn’t make that much sense. Let us know what you think of the potential trade, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.
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