Lakers Have New Russell Westbrook Trade Philosophy

Russ and the Lakers are in a peculiar situation.

BYAlexander ColeSep 06, 202212.4K Views

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers have seemingly been at odds over the past few weeks. As many of you know, Russ did not have a good season with the Lakers and at $47 million per year, it is hard to justify keeping him on the roster. In that same breath, it is difficult to get a team to take him as he is simply not performing up to standard.

The Lakers have tried to make Westbrook trades, but nothing has happened. It is believed that the Lakers are trying to move Russ and their two first-round picks in 2027 and 2029 but nothing has worked out so far.

Lakers Have New Russell Westbrook Trade Philosophy

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According to a new report from Marc Stein, it has been revealed that the Lakers still want to trade Russ but they are not going to make him stay home if they can't find a trade. They would much rather he play as they know having him on the floor is better than not having anyone at all.

Either way, it is a sticky situation for both sides as it has become apparent that the two sides want to move on from each other.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.