3 Fresh Trade Ideas Involving Los Angeles Lakers’ Russell Westbrook

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If you’ve been keeping up, you know that many people expect the Lakers to look to move Russell Westbrook this NBA offseason. It may be easier said than done.

After all, Westbrook’s leaguewide perception has taken a hit over recent years. His inability to play alongside LeBron James didn’t help his cause.

With one of the league’s most expensive contracts, it’s possible that the Lakers won’t be able to find him a new home at all.

At the same time, crazier things have happened. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Whichever cliche about improbable events being possible you prefer, it applies to the Westbrook situation.

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Westbrook’s contract expires after next season. That’s significant. A team looking to clear their books in the near future could be interested in him for that reason.

Who knows? Someone might even be willing to pay him to play basketball. Here are three fresh trade ideas that see Westbrook parting ways with the Lakers.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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