Lakers Reportedly Spoke To This Team About Russell Westbrook

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Russell Westbrook continues to be subjected to trade talks.

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers are seemingly going to have to live with one another this season. The Lakers have attempted multiple trades that include Westbrook, as well as two first-round picks in 2027 and 2029. This hasn't been enough for a few of the teams they have talked to, especially since the Lakers are looking to acquire solid shooters who would be of value to any team in the league.

With the season just over a month away, the Lakers have reportedly found a new team to negotiate with. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, that team just so happens to be the Utah Jazz. The Lakers are looking to get Jordan Clarkson and Bojan Bogdanovic, but as it turns out, the Jazz are asking for too much right now.

Lakers Reportedly Spoke To This Team About Russell Westbrook
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“They’ve been talking to the Lakers. The Jazz made an offer to the Lakers. The Lakers made a counteroffer to the Jazz,” Jones said. “Those two offers were far apart, and I don’t know that there’s gonna be enough of a gap to be bridged in order for a trade to happen there.”

This is obviously not ideal for the Lakers, who are trying to give themselves the best chance to win this season. Unfortunately, teams always seem to negotiate in bad faith with the Lakers as they know they have the assets to make a massive deal.

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Russ' status with the Lakers is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for updates.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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