Westbrook and the Lakers, “no coincidence”

Russell Westbrook at the Lakers, it’s a rumor that has become more and more insistent in recent days. The leader is followed, and the appearance of these noises of corridors is not necessarily a coincidence. Explanations.

Eliminated in the first round of the playoffs this year, the Lakers will have to strengthen for this summer. The franchise has already targeted two superstars, but deals won’t be easy to close. Among her, there is obviously Russell Westbrook, who could leave the Wizards after a small campaign. The reason ? Bradley Beal’s initial desires.

It’s no longer a simple rumor: the star thinks from Washington, obviously disappointed with some aspects within this franchise. A trade request could take place in the next few days, even if nothing is finished yet. If so, then Westbrook will have to follow the same path.

Unsurprisingly, according to HPBasketball, the Wizards will begin a long rebuilding event in the event Beal wishes to leave. A vision in which Westbrook does not really subscribe, he who dreams of winning his first ring in his career. The destinies of the two stars are therefore linked, and this is where the Angelinos come in. Their interest in Russ is real, to the point that an exchange may emerge soon.

The journalist Matt Moore is in any case formal: it is no coincidence that this rumor came out a few days before the draft and the start of the free agency. The Lakers could try something quickly in the case of Westbrook, who has a high chance of changing teams again. The draft will allow us to see a little more clearly.

“It’s not a coincidence that Bleacher Report reported that there have been preliminary talks between the Lakers and Wizards about a deal for Russell Westbrook, a deal that league sources said was increasingly likely as of Sunday night.” ????

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— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) July 27, 2021

It’s no coincidence that Bleacher Report has indicated that there have been preliminary talks between the Lakers and Wizards over Russell Westbrook, a deal that was increasingly likely on Sunday night.

Things are heating up between Russell Westbrook and the Lakers, even if a trade from Bradley Beal could help negotiations. Unsurprisingly, the next few days will be crucial for the outcome.