This Lakers-Magic Trade Ends Russell Westbrook Saga

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Russell Westbrook. Just the name sparks contentious debate among NBA fans.

Westbrook will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as soon as he’s eligible to be. That much is not up for discussion. Otherwise, no question about Westbrook is off limits.

How much has he contributed to winning at the NBA level? Does he enhance the play of his teammates? Moreover, does he play to pad his own stats?

All of these questions were prevalent in his prime – by 2022, they’re hardly questions anymore. It’s obvious that Westbrook’s play is problematic.

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Anyone around the Los Angeles Lakers would have to say the same if they were being honest. Their 2021-22 season was a disaster. There’s plenty of blame to go around, but Westbrook has shouldered the largest portion of it, and deservingly so.

Here’s a trade that finally brings his tenure with the team to an end.

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James Piercey

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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