Stephen A. Smith Predicts Russell Westbrook's Future

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Stephen A. had a lot to say after the Patrick Beverley trade.

Patrick Beverley was recently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers which is a very interesting choice by the team when you consider how Beverley had an ongoing feud with Russell Westbrook. While Beverley is putting the feud behind him, that doesn't mean Russ is going to feel the same. In fact, some believe Russ is going to be slighted by this, especially since the two players effectively play the same position.

During today's episode of First Take, Kendrick Perkins tried to make the argument that Beverley and Russ would make the best defensive backcourt in the entire league. Stephen A. Smith completely disagreed with this premise as he believes the Lakers will now have to move on from the third wheel of the team's big three.

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"Eventually you'll have to find movement for Russell Westbrook, I don't see this combination working for the Lakers," Smith said. This aligns with recent rumors that the Lakers are trying to find a trade for Westbrook, sooner rather than later. Some even believe that the Lakers are working with the Pacers on a deal that would bring Buddy Hield and Myles Turner to the roster.


Either way, Beverley's addition to the roster seems like bad news for Westbrook, who already doesn't like the man.

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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.