Lakers Closing In On Massive Trade Package For Russell Westbrook

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Russell Westbrook reportedly wants to go to Los Angeles.

Russell Westbrook has been one of the best all-around players in the NBA over the past few years. His ability to register triple-doubles is second to none and when paired with another superstar, he is always a huge force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, he has had limited success over the past few years, and it's been a while since he found himself on a contending team. 

He was traded to the Washington Wizards last season, and in the end, they lost in the first round to the Philadelphia 76ers. Since that time, fans have been wondering whether or not Westbrook would want to return to the team and run things back with a star like Bradley Beal.

Lakers Closing In On Massive Trade Package For Russell Westbrook
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Well, it appears as though Westbrook is on the verge of being traded as Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Los Angeles Lakers are closing in on a deal with the Wizards that would send Westbrook to L.A. The Lakers would be trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell, and the 22nd overall pick in exchange for the triple-double king.

The Lakers had been planning to use those assets on Buddy Hield, although they opted to change course and use them on Westbrook instead. The deal has yet to be finalized, although, at this point, it's looking like it could be done before the draft officially begins.

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About The Author
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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