Washington Wizards Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL)

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F/C Kristaps Porzingis, G/F Will Barton 

If you’re a frequent reader of NBA Analysis, odds are you’ve seen the following series of words before: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL). 

To be sure, Westbrook is involved in his share of trade rumours. Moreover, it’s widely understood that if the Lakers are going to get value for him, they’ll need to attach a first-round pick or two to his contract. 

On the other hand, you probably haven’t seen this proposal before.

Generally, the Westbrook package is linked to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield, or the Utah Jazz for Mike Conley and Bojan Bogdanovic.

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Still, Kristaps Porzingis and Will Barton would make for an interesting return for the Lakers. 

Does a reunion with Westbrook make sense for the Wizards?