“That’s why the Lakers haven’t traded Russell Westbrook yet”

Russell Westbrook has been on the market for a few weeks, but the Lakers aren’t really finding a way out for him. A rather complex series, even if a very precise reason explains why the leader was not exchanged, or rather thanks to a person. Somebody wants to keep Brodie for this new campaign.

The Lakers are still trying to find a way to improve their roster before the start of this new campaign, but so far without much success. There are many rumors with Kyrie Irving, but everything has come to a halt, in particular because of the Kevin Durant soap opera. If the Angelinos want a reinforcement of weight, it will probably be necessary to look elsewhere, like with the Pacers. We know that Buddy Hield and Myles Turner are followed, but again, it does nothing.

It is quite possible that Russell Westbrook remains in Los Angeles for a few more months, the leaders can still exchange it before the deadline of February. Nothing is done, but everything will depend on one man: Darvin Ham. The new coach greatly appreciates the profile of the star, to the point that he wants to give him a chance. Rob Pelinka isn’t against it, but won’t hesitate to trade the star either if possible.

Russell Westbrook to the Lakers because of a person?

After all, the front office continues to negotiate to find him a way out. We imagine that Ham does not have the last word, even if he is convinced that Russ will shine in his new system, very different from that of Frank Vogel. In any case, this is what insider Steve Bulpett reports, who recently spoke on the Heavy site. For him, the coach is fighting to have a chance.

I think there’s some evidence that the Lakers really want to give Darvin Ham a chance, alongside Russell Westbrook. How to use it, all that. He’s a very different guy. He’s not there to support the quirks in LA, in the organization, as we’ve seen in the past. He is someone capable of making himself understood by the players.

Can Ham make a difference? The interested party is convinced of this, while the Angelinos are ready to give him a chance with Westbrook… At least if no agreement is possible. If a good trade presents itself before the recovery, with Irving for example in exchange, we can be sure that Pelinka will take action.

The Lakers loved how Ham approached this job, they love it. But if they had options to move Russell Westbrook, I’m sure they would go for it. But the options do not exist. So the Angelinos are saying more and more: “There’s not much in the closet, but we’ll settle for that.” »

Russell Westbrook could have his chance alongside Darvin Ham, the manager wanting to work with him. Suffice to say that there will be no room for error, because exchanging the leader in stride will become even more difficult. A certain pressure, but that doesn’t scare anyone in the City of Angels.