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The big rumor from the offseason is indeed true: the Los Angeles Lakers are looking at a possible Russell Westbrook trade.
The Lakers and Washington Wizards are in talks about a potential trade for Westbrook, Shams Charania reported on Thursday. Charania says Westbrook wants a trade and that the Lakers are his preferred destination.
Just in: The Lakers and Wizards are engaged on a trade that would send Russell Westbrook to L.A., sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Westbrook wants a move elsewhere and the Lakers are his preferred destination, sources said.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 29, 2021
Montrezl Harrell is opting in to his contract for just under $10 million next season. He, Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could be sent to the Wizards as part of a Westbrook deal.
We noted in June that the Instagram activity of Westbrook’s wife indicated a potential recruitment push. Then a recent rumor said the Lakers were targeting Westbrook and Chris Paul. Now we know these rumors are indeed legitimate.
Westbrook is under contract for $44 million next season and $47 million the following season.
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