Following their disappointing title defense in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to kickstart the offseason with a blockbuster trade for Washington Wizards superstar Russell Westbrook.
While the sudden influx of star power is nothing new to Hollywood, it was a prime example of an L.A. team taking advantage of the pipeline to D.C. as of late. Not only is Westbrook gearing up for a homecoming, but the Dodgers also bolstered their pitching rotation with the acquisition of Max Scherzer from the Washington Nationals.
Of course, not all is lost in the nation’s capital after news of the Washington Capitals signing left wing Alex Ovechkin to a five-year $47.