Russell Westbrook might just be headed home.
The Lakers are close to striking a deal for the Wizards point guard in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and a 2021 first-round pick, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Los Angeles's No. 22 pick is rumored to be in play, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported earlier in the evening.
If it happens, this will mark Westbrook's third trade in as many seasons after spending 2019-20 in Houston, who traded him to Washington for the 2020-21 season. Prior to that, he spent 11 seasons with Oklahoma City after the franchise selected him as the No.