In search of a Russell Westbrook trade, the Lakers aren’t simply looking to offload a salary and move on from the deal. Instead, the team is looking for avenues they can use Westbrook’s expiring deal as an asset to improve their roster.
Will it work and are teams interested? That’s the focus of the latest headlines and rumors.
Targeting Bradley Beal
The Lakers may be employing the strategy of “the worst they can say is no” when it comes to making calls around the league. On his latest episode of “The Void” that featured Silvers Screen & Roll alum Daman Rangoola, Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer revealed this tidbit on the Lakers and the star they’re eyeing.