3 Last-Minute Russell Westbrook Trades For Lakers To Pursue

NBA Trade Suitors Still Have Big Ask For Russell Westbrook Trade
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Los Angeles Lakers Receive: C Jakob Poeltl, F Doug McDermott, G/F Josh Richardson 
San Antonio Spurs Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL) 

Arguably, this deal nets the Lakers the least pure talent of the three proposals. The best players in this piece have already been mentioned. 

On the other hand, if the Lakers are concerned with fit, this is the deal. The players they’re receiving here are plug-and-play veterans who can compliment anyone. 

Poeltl is obviously the big prize here. He’s developed into a far above average defensive big man. Pairing him with Anthony Davis should give the Lakers elite stopping powers. 

At the same time, McDermott is one of the best floor spacing wings in the league.

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Meanwhile, Richardson is simply a Swiss Army knife – he does a little bit of everything on a basketball floor. If this deal (or any of these deals) is on the table, the Lakers need to take it – now. 

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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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