After 43 disappointing games, fans of the purple and gold seem to be over the Russell Westbrook experience. Even Rob Pelinka may have buyer’s remorse over his summer blockbuster, if the early Lakers trade rumors ahead of the Feb. 10 NBA trade deadline are to be believed.
But as restless as everyone may be at this point in the season, Westbrook likely isn’t going anywhere: He’s on the books for $44.2 million this season and has a player option for $47 million next season. No contract is untradeable, but right now, Westbrook’s is as close as possible to it.