The Los Angeles Lakers are still hoping for a click this season. Since the start of this exercise, the Californians have been disappointing. With in particular a Russell Westbrook unable to fit into an underperforming team.
During the last trade deadline, the playmaker was the subject of many rumours. But in the end, the former Oklahoma City Thunder did not move. It must be said that it was difficult to exchange his big contract at 90 million dollars over 2 years …
But according to information by ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne, the Angelenos had the opportunity to trade him. Indeed, the Houston Rockets were ready to recover it, against John Wall.
And contrary to some rumors, the Texans did not necessarily claim the choice in the first round of the 2027 NBA Draft from the Lakers. Obviously, a swap (with restrictions) embodied the only request of the Rockets.
Despite this relatively low price to pay, Los Angeles boss Rob Pelinka declined this possibility. Why ? Because of an ever-present hope. The Lakers want to give the Westbrook trio a real chance, Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
Even if it means going straight into the wall this season? Potentially…
Russell Westbrook, the incredible exclipation for his injury…
–
