Washington Wizards Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2024 First-Round Pick (Swap – MIA), 2025 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL), 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL)
Miami Heat Receive: G Bradley Beal
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Tyler Herro, G Kyle Lowry
Yes, Washington Wizards fan. We know. We’re well aware that you’re not interested in bringing Russell Westbrook back.
Only, you’re not really doing so. In all likelihood, the Wizards would either buy Westbrook out here or sit him for the year. This swap is all about the picks on their end.
On a related note: they’re getting a whole lot of them. Three from Miami and two from Los Angeles including swaps, to be exact. Following this deal, the Wizards would be starting from scratch.
Meanwhile, the Heat are acquiring the best player in this trade. They’ll be willing to part with Herro in order to acquire Beal. This trade puts them right back in contention for the Larry O’Brien trophy in 2022-23.
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Finally, the Lakers land a whole new starting backcourt. They’ll be hoping that Lowry’s postseason struggles this year had more to do with his hamstring than his ripe age. Regardless, landing Herro makes this one worth their while.
