Phoenix Suns Take Chance On Russell Westbrook
Phoenix Suns Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F/C Draymond Green, F/C Dario Saric, G Cameron Payne
Golden State Warriors Receive: F Jae Crowder, F Torey Craig, G Landry Shamet, 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL)
On the other hand, the Phoenix Suns aren’t on the top of anyone’s list of potential tankers.
At the same time, this team has issues. Jae Crowder allegedly requested a trade this summer. The Suns are yet to honor that request.
Meanwhile, Deandre Ayton appears unhappy in the Valley as well. A wholesale rebuild may not be in order, but a soft reset could benefit the Suns. Landing a first-round pick from the Lakers could help facilitate such a move.
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns aren’t the only team with some internal issues. If you didn’t see the video footage of Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole in the face, we’d like the address of the rock you’re living under. Here, they get two quality defensive wings in return for him in Crowder and Craig – and a little draft capital of their own.
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Finally, we know Green would like to play with James – he’s on record as having said as much. This deal makes that a reality. Adding Green’s defense and playmaking would be huge for the Lakers, and adding Saric’s frontcourt spacing and Cameron Payne’s scoring won’t hurt either.
Hopefully, it’s enough to change the course of the Lakers’ recent history.
