Lakers to trade for Russell Westbrook

[Lebron23]

https://heavy.com/sports/los-angeles-lakers/scott-brooks-russell-westbrook-rumors/

Kuzma and Schroeder for Westbrook

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The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly interviewed veteran head coach Scott Brooks for an assistant position on Frank Vogel’s staff, sparking some speculation that the team could try to make a move for former MVP Russell Westbrook.

Brooks agreed to mutually part ways with the Washington Wizards after five seasons this offseason. The Wizards made the playoffs thanks to a stellar late season run but finished just 34-38, which was the team’s third consecutive season under .500.

The report on the Lakers interview with Brooks comes via veteran NBA insider Marc Stein.


The interview with Brooks quickly revived up speculation that the team would be looking to acquire Westbrook.


And, of course, we got some quality Photoshop of Westbrook wearing purple and gold.


Westbrook's wife also followed LeBron and AD

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Brooks and Westbrook have deep ties, reuniting in Washington last season after being together in Oklahoma City previously. The polarizing point guard gave a ringing endorsement of Brooks last season when his job security was being discussed.

“Players get a lot of credit because we’re on the floor. But behind the scenes, Scotty is one hell of a coach. Not just that, a person, and he does an amazing job making sure we’ve got all our stuff together,” Westbrook said, per NBC Sports.

“If it wasn’t for him and his ability to be able to make decisions on the fly, make the right calls and put the right guys in and out of the game and put us in the right place to be successful, a lot of this stuff wouldn’t be happening. All of the outside noise, it really doesn’t matter, honestly, because we know how important he is, and I know how important he is to myself and to the team.”

Brooks was equally complimentary of Westbrook.

“I have a lot of respect for how he plays, how he treats his teammates, how he treats the staff, how he treats everybody. He’s the gold standard for how you act as a professional; on the court and off the court. I get to see it firsthand how he treats the flight attendants, how he treats our chef, how he treats everybody in the building. That’s, to me, the sign of a true champion,” Brooks said.

Russell Westbrook to Lakers Trade Floated This Offseason
Russell Westbrook (left), an unlikely future Laker.
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Russell Westbrook (left), an unlikely future Laker.

A Lakers trade for Westbrook would be an interesting move, with the triple-double machine giving LA a certified third star next to Anthony Davis and LeBron James. However, the 32-year-old guard was the highest-paid in the league last season thanks to a five-year deal worth more than $206 million. Westbrook makes $41.35 million per season, which would be tough to fit in with the contracts of Davis and James. However, his exorbitant salary could make him a more realistic trade target for the asset-strapped Lakers if the Wizards want to go in a different direction.

Here’s what Bleacher Report had to say about a possible Westbrook trade.

“Westbrook is still one of the league’s most devastating forces, especially when he’s taking smart shots and limiting his turnovers. He led the NBA with 11.7 assists per game this season, pulling down a career-high 11.5 rebounds and scoring 22.2 points a night.

A healthy LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Westbrook together should firmly be back in the hunt for the 2022 title and trading for the 2017 MVP would mean not having to pay Dennis Schroder this summer.”

Brooks offensive mindset could help innovate on that end of the court. The Lakers had the best defensive rating in the NBA last season, but things routinely got stagnant on the offensive end if the 3-pointers were not falling. Brooks could hopefully help Vogel and Co. fix that.

[Gohan]

Damn they're basically getting him for nothing

[Lebron23]

Damn they're basically getting him for nothing



Wizards are rebuilding right now.

[insight]

This is straight BS. Schroeder declined his extenstion, he is a free agent. Kuzma and the rest of LA's assets are no where close to matching Westbrooks salary. This article is garbage.

[MadDog]

Legit or is OP's source fugazi? :confusedshrug:

[dreamshake]

2021 Los Angeles Lakers

PG: Rondo | Waiters
SG: Westbrook | JR Smith
SF: James | Beasley
PF: Davis | Harrell
C: Gasol | Lopez

[Lebron23]

Legit or is OP's source fugazi? :confusedshrug:

https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-la-hires-former-russell-westbrook-coach-scott-brooks-to-staff/

https://heavy.com/sports/los-angeles-lakers/scott-brooks-russell-westbrook-rumors/

[ArbitraryWater]

This is just speculations.

Not „to trade“ lol.

[theballerFKA Ace]

Clickbait

[dreamshake]

This is straight BS. Schroeder declined his extenstion, he is a free agent. Kuzma and the rest of LA's assets are no where close to matching Westbrooks salary. This article is garbage.

They can still S&T Schroeder. Let’s say some team will pay him 20 mill along with Kuzma’s 13 mill, they can add in like 7 mill or fillers to make the salary match

[Shogon]

lol, Westbrook is a really good player but can anyone on Earth explain to me how it is that his game in any way shape or form is complimentary of LeBron's game in any way whatsoever when they're sharing the court at the same time?

[dreamshake]

lol, Westbrook is a really good player but can anyone on Earth explain to me how it is that his game in any way shape or form is complimentary of LeBron's game in any way whatsoever when they're sharing the court at the same time?

How is LeBron’s game complimentary of Westbrook’s game?

[AirBonner]

Winning a chip with Westbrook would be an incredible feat. It would be worth two chips

[Shogon]

How is LeBron’s game complimentary of Westbrook’s game?

Thanks for asking the same question in reverse. Helpful.

[Phoenix]

lol, Westbrook is a really good player but can anyone on Earth explain to me how it is that his game in any way shape or form is complimentary of LeBron's game in any way whatsoever when they're sharing the court at the same time?

Yep, stylistically it's a horrible pairing. Maybe the plan is to have Lebron play 'point power forward' and operate more out of the post, but you need to pair him with a shooter to maximize such a dynamic.

[dreamshake]

2021 Los Angeles Lakers

PG: Rondo | Waiters
SG: Westbrook | JR Smith
SF: James | Beasley
PF: Davis | Harrell
C: Gasol | Lopez

:bowdown:

[AirBonner]

Remember LeBron can play all 5 positions. LeBron might be sliding to shooting guard. He might want to shoot more. He’s on the cusp of having the most points. Sg makes sense.

[MadDog]

A Westbrook and LeBron backcourt would be hilarious :oldlol: Horrible trade if this happened

[dreamshake]

My dream starting Lakers 5

Rondo
Westbrook
Simmons
James
Davis

5 playmakers :lebronamazed:

[AirBonner]

My dream starting Lakers 5

Rondo
Westbrook
Simmons
James
Davis

5 playmakers :lebronamazed:

Rondo isn’t a starter anymore

[Spurs m8]

This is why I don't pay attention to most NBA media

[Manny98]

My dream starting Lakers 5

Rondo
Westbrook
Simmons
James
Davis

5 playmakers :lebronamazed:
Who's going to shoot?

[Naero]

Purely speculative clickbait, but I don't see why any Lakers fans should clamor for this. Not only does Westbrook fail to synergize well with other ball-dominant superstars; he also won't positively contribute anything the Lakers don't already have.

The Lakers don't really need another superstar, much less a ball-dominator like Westbrook; they just need:

1. More three-point snipers.
2. Additional playmakers willing to embrace limited roles.
3. Better health.

[MadDog]

My dream starting Lakers 5

Rondo
Westbrook
Simmons
James
Davis

5 playmakers :lebronamazed:

Bonnng. Clank! :oldlol:

[Spurs m8]

Purely speculative clickbait, but I don't see why any Lakers fans should clamor for this. Not only does Westbrook fail to synergize well with other ball-dominant superstars; he also won't positively contribute anything the Lakers don't already have.

The Lakers don't really need another superstar, much less a ball-dominator like Westbrook; they just need:

1. More three-point snipers.
2. Additional playmakers willing to embrace limited roles.
3. Better health.

Exactly

People just see a name and froth...its so stupid

[dreamshake]

Who's going to shoot?

Davis

[Ice Trae]

This would make sense. They need a real alpha since LaBeta isn’t one

[HylianNightmare]

Horrible fit with leclank

[Bawkish]

Time to rename them to Los Angeles Statpadders

[Wally450]

Won't happen.

[000]

Hell yeah, that would be awesome:rockon:

[imdaman99]

lol, Westbrook is a really good player but can anyone on Earth explain to me how it is that his game in any way shape or form is complimentary of LeBron's game in any way whatsoever when they're sharing the court at the same time?

Westbrook will have to learn how to play off ball. Lebron is great enough to get him to do it and succeed. I am not pining to see my boy Russ become the next sacrificial lamb not to mention I hate the Lakers but if it means he sneaks in a ring than so be it. If he doesn't help them, than he should be jettisoned overseas and hopefully I cannot find a stream to watch his games in the middle of the night, thus finally getting some much needed sleep.

[000]

Westbrook will have to learn how to play off ball. Lebron is great enough to get him to do it and succeed. I am not pining to see my boy Russ become the next sacrificial lamb not to mention I hate the Lakers but if it means he sneaks in a ring than so be it. If he doesn't help them, than he should be jettisoned overseas and hopefully I cannot find a stream to watch his games in the middle of the night, thus finally getting some much needed sleep.
Why cant Lebron learn to play offball instead? Isnt he "the Goat"? It cant be that hard

[Doomsday Dallas]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP6aoJ41O9Y






DeMar DeRozan?

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

LA needs more scoring and shooting, but doubt Demar is that guy.

He is somewhat efficient although a bad 3PT shooter. They're better off looking for a 3&D.

[LAL]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP6aoJ41O9Y






DeMar DeRozan?

Would be a great signing for the Lakers. Atleast he can constantly create his own shot, he can force shit when AD's out. Those 20 point triple doubles aint it.

[rawimpact]

Westbrook is worth atleast a 1st round pick lol

Schroder is a good expiring and Kuzma is a good backup but neither amount to much.

[nineiron]

that's a downgrade (in playoffs) if you ask me.

[Jay-B]

How are some of you guys really trying to put rondo Westbrook and Lebron in the same starting line up:roll:

[Lebron23]

How are some of you guys really trying to put rondo Westbrook and Lebron in the same starting line up:roll:


Dude is trolling. Lakers needs a consistent 3rd scoring option.

[hold this L]

Westbrook is worth atleast a 1st round pick lol

Schroder is a good expiring and Kuzma is a good backup but neither amount to much.

Schroeder is a FA

[Jasper]

This is straight BS. Schroeder declined his extenstion, he is a free agent. Kuzma and the rest of LA's assets are no where close to matching Westbrooks salary. This article is garbage.

10 4

[And1AllDay]

only if legm approves it

[TheMan]

The annual "LeBron needs MOAR help!"...

[bladefd]

Schroeder is a FA

Lakers can offer him in a s&t if he is okay with it. Free-agency hasn't begun yet.

I don't want Westbrook in purple and gold. He makes horrendous decisions, doesn't play defense, and is a very streaky shooter with crappy range. Terrible fit.

Derozan is a better fit due to his playmaking and solid mid-range jumper, but I don't see Pop trading with Lakers. He can't hit 3s and doesn't play defense so still not a great fit.

I would keep searching if I was the Lakers front-office for another guard who is 3&D.

[bullettooth]

Lakers have a history of swindling other teams with garbage deals like this. For whatever reason, other teams actually agree to the trades.

[Axe]

Kong needs moar help.

Yet again.

[dreamshake]

2021 Los Angeles Lakers

PG: Rondo | Waiters
SG: Westbrook | JR Smith
SF: James | Beasley
PF: Davis | Harrell
C: Gasol | Lopez

Get it done Rob!

[Charlie Sheen]

Yep, stylistically it's a horrible pairing. Maybe the plan is to have Lebron play 'point power forward' and operate more out of the post, but you need to pair him with a shooter to maximize such a dynamic.

It's a myth that Lebron needs to be surrounded by shooting priority 1, 2 and 3.

This really isn't a bad pairing. Doesn't mean Westbrook takes the ball out of Lebron's hands when they share the court. Doesn't mean Westbrook stands around like a one dimensional shooter when they share the court either. The Lakers need to stop screwing around with THT, caruso and schroeder. Start getting serious about finding a capable point. Suns fans saw this first hand watching the dropoff from Goran to Bledsoe, Elf, brandon knight...

[dreamshake]

This is just speculations.

Not „to trade“ lol.

How you like them apples??
:roll: :roll: :roll:

[dreamshake]

Purely speculative clickbait, but I don't see why any Lakers fans should clamor for this. Not only does Westbrook fail to synergize well with other ball-dominant superstars; he also won't positively contribute anything the Lakers don't already have.

The Lakers don't really need another superstar, much less a ball-dominator like Westbrook; they just need:

1. More three-point snipers.
2. Additional playmakers willing to embrace limited roles.
3. Better health.

You went from this to Westbrook is the best commodity for the Lakers :roll: :roll:

[dreamshake]

Won't happen.

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[dreamshake]

Where ya at boyz?

[dreamshake]

This is straight BS. Schroeder declined his extenstion, he is a free agent. Kuzma and the rest of LA's assets are no where close to matching Westbrooks salary. This article is garbage.

:lol

[Wally450]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

Big fat L for me lol.

[Thenameless]

It isn't that we got Westbrook. It's about having a Big Three that will now attract good players for the MLE and the veteran's minimum.

[Nike D'Antoni]

It's not looking good for Westbrook.

Lakers are struggling at home, and road games didn't kick off yet.

Wizards are 9-3. Last year they started 0-7.

[HBK_Kliq_2]

:applause: very proud of my clippers cleaning up the junk like harrell, lou williams, beverly, shamet and passing on junk like westbrook

we're building a dynasty here :bowdown:

[Blazers32]

Westbrook is usually better in the second half of season, he always starts slow.

[CountDracula]

The War is over Baby Boy James, you can rest now! Go with God Brother, go with God!

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[kawhileonard2]

Damn how many mvp players has Lebron had now? Shaq, Wade, Rose, Westbrook.

[Full Court]

Westbrook is usually better in the second half of season, he always starts slow.

True. I expect him to pick it up within the next three weeks.

[nineiron]

Lmfao Lebron23 was excited about this trade. Bran stans are dumber than we give them credit for