Lakers Reportedly Still Have Plans For Russell Westbrook Trade

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The offseason has brought forth some unique narratives.

Russell Westbrook was disrespected a lot this past season. People seemingly forgot about all of his accomplishments this past season as he had one of his worst statistical seasons on record. It was clearly a very hard time for Russ, and at this point, it doesn't feel like he is going to be given a chance to redeem himself. Lakers fans have made up their minds on him, and when it comes to the Lakers organization, they have been salivating over a potential trade.

In a new report from Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, it looks like the Lakers have a plan for a Russ deal. Essentially, they are waiting for Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell to be traded as these two will help set the market for a potential Russ move.

Lakers Reportedly Still Have Plans For Russell Westbrook Trade
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Per Woike:

“If and when Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell get traded, the space to make a Westbrook trade probably opens a little wider with the costs getting cleared. Lakers sources insist they have options beyond the ones that have been reported (Kyrie Irving, Buddy Hield, Myles Turner and others). Time should better reveal those once the bigger moves get made.”

Lakers Reportedly Still Have Plans For Russell Westbrook Trade
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It's been said numerous times that the Lakers would like to do a deal with the Nets for the likes of Kyrie Irving. This trade would theoretically involve Russ, but for now, nothing has been set in stone.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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