Magic Land Russell Westbrook In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA trade Rumors, Orlando Magic
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Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA
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Orlando Magic Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL), 2028 First-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F/C Jonathan Isaac, G/F Terrance Ross, G/F Gary Harris

If you want a clear view of how Westbrook’s perception around the league has declined, look no further than the hypothetical trades that are proposed for him on the internet.

It makes one wish they had a time machine. If you could travel back to 2017 and show people this trade proposal, they’d reach one swift conclusion:

Jonathan Isaac has far exceeded even the loftiest expectations.

He has not. In fact, injuries have kept Isaac short of the most optimistic hopes surrounding him when the Magic selected him in the 2017 draft.

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Now, some observers wouldn’t be shocked if they cut ties with the defensive forward.

With that said, the Lakers are operating from a place of desperation. Could they be desperate enough to trade for Isaac in spite of those health concerns?

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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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