The merciful end of this Lakers season is only days away and yet somehow it feels like the drama is just starting to unfold. Based on leaks from the organization to this point, it would appear that Russell Westbrook just happened to show up at the facility one day as everyone involved reluctantly pulled the trigger on his acquisition.
Yet, as everyone scatters from accountability for the move, at some point, someone is going to have to work to fix a broken roster. It’s clear Westbrook’s days with the Lakers are numbered, but how his departure is executed is complicated but absolutely crucial for the short- and long-term future of the organization.