Russell Westbrook’s ears must constantly be burning. Although the Lakers haven't played basketball in what seems like a year now, the polarizing point guard continues to find himself in the news on a near daily basis.
In his latest, Jovan Buha of The Athletic shared that league sources have stated that the Lakers have “no intention of using a first-round pick to facilitate a Westbrook trade,” and that this may be more than just a bluff, as the there’s a reported belief within the team that the right coach and roster may “smooth over” Westbrook’s awkward fit with James and Davis.