The Hypothetical Trade
Clippers acquire Russell Westbrook
Rockets acquire Paul George, Mfiondu Kabengele
The salaries of Westbrook and George nearly match up, but the Clippers in this hypothetical throw in Mfiondu Kabengele, a first round pick in 2019, along with George.
While this trade would send George out of Los Angeles, it would serve as a homecoming for Westbrook, who was born in Long Beach and attended UCLA.
In this swap of superstars, neither team would shift into rebuilding mode, as the Clippers would build around Leonard and Westbrook, and the Rockets would pair George and Harden.
