3 Post-Draft Trade Ideas For Lakers’ Russell Westbrook

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When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Russell Westbrook last NBA offseason, most people’s first thought was probably a simple “wow”. With some time to process the facts, many probably had a similar second thought:

“How on earth is this going to work?”.

Ultimately, it didn’t. The Lakers won 33 games and missed the play-in tournament in 2021-22. Westbrook’s poor fit alongside LeBron James was a significant reason for their shortcomings. If they can trade him this summer for any value, they’ll have no other choice.

It may not be easy. Westbrook’s style of play, and its impact on winning, have come under much scrutiny in recent years.

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On the other hand, he’s on an expiring contract. If the Lakers are willing to attach a sweetener or two to his contract, they may be able to make something work.

Here are three ideas that find them sending Westbrook to another organization.

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James Piercey

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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