After their failure this season, the Lakers will look to focus ahead. One of the major talking points will be Russell Westbrook. After his poor season, the purple and gold could look for possible replacements. However, they aren’t accepting any offers just yet. Notably, fans were left confused as reports of them denying a Hornets trade came to the surface.
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Coming off averaging a triple-double with the Wizards, Brodie had high expectations. However, it all came crashing down as the Lakers crumbled. Winning under 35 games, the 17-time champions missed the postseason. With 3 of the elites all in one uniform, it was a major upset.
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Hence, after watching the events unfold, the Lake show may look for a change. And an attractive offer has emerged in Charlotte.
But the Lakers don’t seem sold on the trade. This left their fans confused as they want Russ out no matter what.
Lakers looking to keep Russ?
Recently, reports ran wild of Michael Jordan wanting Westbrook in Charlotte. With the trade very much possible, the Hornets are willing to put up former All-Star Gordon Hayward. But with the way injuries ran through the Lakers this season, they don’t want to take any more chances. Hence, the purple and gold may sound off this trade.
While they are thinking in the right direction, the fans were in disagreement. They took to Twitter to speak about this trade being fair as they would take anything for Brodie.
This organization is hopeless 🤦♂️
The Lakers are unlikely to accept a Gordon Hayward/Russell Westbrook swap, per @TheSteinLine (Via marcstein.substack.com/p/westbrook-wa…)
I'd trade westbrick for nothing at this point fr
The Lakers are unlikely to accept a Gordon Hayward/Russell Westbrook swap, per @TheSteinLine (Via marcstein.substack.com/p/westbrook-wa…)
who wouldnt take this???? as long as hayward can stay healthy hes IT
The Lakers are unlikely to accept a Gordon Hayward/Russell Westbrook swap, per @TheSteinLine (Via marcstein.substack.com/p/westbrook-wa…)
At least Russ plays.. Hayward is just collecting checks.
The Lakers are unlikely to accept a Gordon Hayward/Russell Westbrook swap, per @TheSteinLine (Via marcstein.substack.com/p/westbrook-wa…)
Thank god
The Lakers are unlikely to accept a Gordon Hayward/Russell Westbrook swap, per @TheSteinLine (Via marcstein.substack.com/p/westbrook-wa…)
another mf injury prone wouldn’t make sense
The Lakers are unlikely to accept a Gordon Hayward/Russell Westbrook swap, per @TheSteinLine (Via marcstein.substack.com/p/westbrook-wa…)
Why would they want someone that will be more unavailable than Anthony Davis
The Lakers are unlikely to accept a Gordon Hayward/Russell Westbrook swap, per @TheSteinLine (Via marcstein.substack.com/p/westbrook-wa…)
This cannot be true. Westbrook for anything is a good deal.
The Lakers are unlikely to accept a Gordon Hayward/Russell Westbrook swap, per @TheSteinLine (Via marcstein.substack.com/p/westbrook-wa…)
With Hayward’s injury history, he could potentially be a threat like Anthony Davis. The big man is constantly going around injuries throughout the season. So adding a reliable shooter in Hayward may create more problems.
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While the Lakers’ position to trade Russ isn’t clear, it is evident they will wait for the perfect opportunity. After an embarrassing season, they will look to come out with a set strategy to impress this coming year.
Looking at how the Lake show is handling the situation with Westbrook, do you think they should trade Brodie? If yes, what according to you is the deal they should aim for? Let us know in the comments!