3 Russell Westbrook Trades To Salvage LeBron James’ Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook, NBA Trade Rumors
NBA Analysis Network

Blame is a funny thing. Sometimes, the person who deserves the bulk of it ends up shouldering all of it. The NBA is no different.

Chalk it up to human nature. Whether they know it or not, everyone needs a scapegoat. That’s a role that Russell Westbrook didn’t know he was going to receive upon getting traded to the Los Angeles Lakers last summer.

Unfortunately, the Lakers had a disaster of a season. They didn’t just miss the playoffs: they missed the play-in tournament altogether. Many are putting their shortcomings on Westbrook’s broad shoulders.

To be sure, there were other issues. Anthony Davis was frequently injured, and his effectiveness appeared limited when he was on the floor.

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Still, Westbrook’s poor fit alongside LeBron James was probably their biggest issue.

Here are three deals that have the Lakers alleviating it this summer.

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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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