Short-Term Fix
Russell Westbrook might be owed a lot of money on the final year of his contract, but it is just a one-year commitment.
The New York Knicks have some other bad deals that have not worked out.
Taking on Westbrook and his contract would allow New York to part ways with other deals to clear some room for the future. This is how the front office could put itself in a better financial spot.
The likes of Evan Fournier and Kemba Walker could be moved to Los Angeles for Westbrook. This is where the Knicks could free up space, keep Westbrook around for a year, and decide to move forward.
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This is not to say that he is the long-term answer, but Westbrook would now provide a one-year bridge to the next season if the Knicks are interested.
