This Lakers-Pacers Trade Sends Malcolm Brogdon To Los Angeles

Malcolm Brogdon, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Trade Rumors
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Indiana Pacers Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick, 2028 First-Round Pick Swap
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Malcolm Brogdon, G TJ McConnell, C Goga Bitadze

How the mighty have fallen.

A few years ago, if you’d shown this trade proposal to an average fan, they’d have stopped visiting our website. It would be inconceivable that Russell Westbrook’s trade value had fallen so dramatically.

If anything, one would have expected the first-round picks to go the Lakers’ way. Add another one, and you might have fair value for Westbrook. That’s how highly he was regarded just a short while ago.

Things change. Sometimes, they change quickly and dramatically. Westbrook’s penchant for turnovers, low efficiency shot taking, and general poor decision-making has become the worst-kept secret in the NBA.

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Given his contract, the Los Angeles Lakers won’t be able to move him unless they attach sweeteners.

Is this deal sweet enough for the Indiana Pacers to consider?

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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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