Indiana Pacers Receive: Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick, 2023 Second-Round Pick, 2023 Second Round Pick (via CHI)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Buddy Hield, G TJ McConnell, C Goga Bitadze
This would not be the first blockbuster NBA trade scenario that Russell Westbrook is involved in, and it may not be the last unless he were to adapt his game.
Westbrook will be on a new team for the fifth consecutive season if he’s traded this offseason.
The Lakers would be parting with a future draft asset to incentivize the Pacers to take on Westbrook’s terrible contract while sending some role players with value.
The Lakers would get Buddy Hield along with TJ McConnell and Goga Bitadze. Los Angeles would clear $13.0 million in salary for 2022-23.
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With a sharpshooter and a more team-friendly point guard in McConnell, the Lakers would be better equipped to wholly lean back into LeBron James and Anthony Davis as their superstars.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario featuring Russell Westbrook would impact both the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers.
