3 Fresh Trade Ideas For Lakers To Move On From Russell Westbrook

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After a catastrophic 2021-22 NBA season, the Lakers are widely regarded as looking to move on from Russell Westbrook.

When they acquired the former MVP, questions about his fit with LeBron James emerged instantly. They were answered throughout the season. The Lakers simply didn’t like the answers they got.

At 33-49, who could play them. They were widely expected to at least contend for the NBA championship.

If Westbrook’s fit with LeBron was going to be a problem, it was supposed to cost them second-round playoff series. Instead, it cost them the opportunity to even participate in the play-in.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Many NBA Scouts & Execs Don’t View Russell Westbrook As Useful

So, they’ll do what many have done before them. They’ll look to trade Russell Westbrook. It won’t be easy. Still, with some ingenuity, and potentially, a willingness to sacrifice, it should be doable.

Here are three fresh trade ideas that could help them get started..

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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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