Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal
This is a no-brainer for the Lakers. Frankly, most realistic Westbrook trades are.
Russell is obviously the prize in their return. He may not be an elite floor spacer, but he’s a vastly superior one to Westbrook.
Furthermore, he also provides the secondary ball-handing the Lakers need behind LeBron James.
Moreover, so does Anderson. He’s a quality playmaking wing who can also knock down open triples. Meanwhile, Prince is a solid 3-and-D who will complement any contending squad.
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There’s not much to say here. The Lakers need to move Westbrook. Any trade that brings in quality players who space the floor is one they should make – even at the expense of draft capital.
If everything clicks, their season doesn’t have to be so disappointing after all.
