Russell Westbrook

Now that the Los Angeles Lakers have acquired a veteran capable of starting at the point in Patrick Beverley, is the team more or less likely to trade ...

Somewhere in that mess of iffy options is a solution that could lead to a Westbrook deal. If the goal is to win with James with two years fully promised, hoping on a half-baked cap space plan for half of that time is unwise. If the target is Irving as a free agent, he could earn up to a max of $46.6 million. In terms of sacrificing future firsts (likely 2027 and 2029), the danger is that James and Davis may be long gone by then. That number could rise and fall by the 2023-24 salary cap (currently projected at $133 million), a new collective bargaining agreement, their first-round pick in 2023 (the New Orleans Pelicans have swap rights) and which players they intend to re-sign. But the Lakers should be realistic. Los Angeles isn't believed to be interested in moving Westbrook with draft compensation for players that don't move the needle toward a championship. The Lakers have diligently minded its cap space for the summer of 2023. A run at Kyrie Irving appears to be a dead end with Kevin Durant and the The price and the return will determine how likely the Lakers are to send off Westbrook in a trade. The Lakers are believed to covet Myles Turner from the Pacers, giving the team additional versatility up front with Anthony Davis, Thomas Bryant and Damian Jones. At least now, with Beverley, they have a suitable starting point guard to replace him.

The Kyrie Irving trade speculation may have ceased (for now), but that doesn't mean the Los Angeles Lakers' point guard drama has come to an end.

Only time will tell, but it's looking increasingly realistic that Westbrook won't suit up for the Lakers to start the 2021-22 season. On Thursday, the Lakers [acquired veteran defensive pest Patrick Beverley](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/patrick-beverley-trade-grades-lakers-get-b-as-they-toughen-up-defense-and-send-talen-horton-tucker-to-jazz/), leading to speculation about the status of beleaguered nine-time All-Star [Russell Westbrook](/nba/players/1622555/russell-westbrook/) moving forward. [John Wall](/nba/players/1755192/john-wall/) Treatment? Westbrook could either be traded or simply sent away from the team. With Irving off the table, it seemed plausible that the team would enter training camp with Westbrook as their starting point guard. However, the addition of Beverley reintroduces questions about Westbrook's future with the Lakers.

Russell Westbrook's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers didn't go according to plan, but LeBron James still has faith in him.

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham will be tasked with getting the best out of Westbrook this upcoming season. At this point, it seems like the Lakers will head into the 2022-23 season with Westbrook still on their roster. It was reported earlier this offseason that James wanted the Lakers to trade Westbrook for Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving.

With the addition of Patrick Beverley to the Lakers roster the question arises whether Los Angeles has a Russell Westbrook trade in the works.

He averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists in 34.3 minutes per game. This past season was a disappointing one for Westbrook who received a wave of criticism from fans and analysts alike. A tweet by LeBron James will leave the fans wondering whether it suggests that Russ is staying or if it was just a message of support for his teammate who may be wearing another jersey next year.

LeBron James backed up his Los Angeles Lakers teammate Russell Westbrook after the team traded for Patrick Beverley, one of Westbrook's on-court archrivals.

[RUSSELL WESTBROOK, PATRICK BEVERLEY REIGNITE RIVALRY ON COURT, DRAW POLICE PRESENCE](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/russell-westbrook-patrick-beverley-reignite-rivalry-on-court-draws-police-presence) [Lakers acquiring Patrick Beverley](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lakers-acquire-patrick-beverley-jazz-talen-horton-tucker-stanley-johnson-report) didn't help put an end to those talks among NBA fans, as he and Westbrook have had their issues on the court. [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://foxnews.onelink.me/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products) [he tweeted](https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/1562810721968070656). [CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM](https://www.foxnews.com/sports) [LeBron James](https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/lebron-james) seems to have silenced the critics after responding to a tweet in support of his teammate Westbrook, despite his poor 2021-22 season.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook took to Instagram after the team traded for nemesis Patrick Beverley, but he didnt seem to care.

Unfortunately, their hate for each other is real, which points to a possible exit. [doubled down on his support for Russ by quoting a LeBron James tweet](https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-its-on-patrick-beverley-responds-to-lebron-james-russell-westbrook-tweet-after-la-trade/), Westbrook himself doesn’t seem to care and he’s just out here vibing to old-school tunes. Could this be the next move to try and get rid of Russ?

When the Lakers agreed to trade Talen Horton-Tucker to the Jazz for Patrick Beverley, Los Angeles added two key elements to its team that were missing last ...

And when Darvin Ham took the job as the Lakers head coach, he stated he had a plan for the former ’17 MVP. In June, he opted into his $47.1 million player option for the 2022 to ’23 season. But Beverley’s arrival to Los Angeles reportedly signals the end to the Russell Westbrook story in L.A. We ain’t going to try to curtail his energy. The two guards have also sparred back and forth in news conferences and on social media, with Beverley calling Westbrook “trash” at one point. Per ESPN Stats and Info, the twitchy guard allowed opponents to shoot 41.9% as the closest defender, the second-best percentage within the past five years.

Nick Wright is adamant that the Lakers are parting ways with Russell Westbrook after their Patrick Beverley trade.

He believes that they won’t have to since he has no doubt in his mind that Westbrook is now on his way out of LA. You have to assume that these two will eventually bury the hatchet now that they’re going to be wearing the same uniform, right? In fact, these two have one of the fiercest personal rivalries in the NBA today.

The arrival of Patrick Beverley via a trade from the Jazz could be a signal that the Lakers have found a solution to the Russell Westbrook situation.

[Jovan Buha of The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3537009/2022/08/25/patrick-beverley-lakers-trade-roster/), people familiar with the situation believe that the former NBA MVP will be off the team before training camp begins in September. [Patrick Beverley via a trade from the Jazz](https://www.talkbasket.net/149100-lakers-officially-acquire-patrick-beverley) could be [a signal](https://www.talkbasket.net/149056-does-lakers-adding-patrick-beverley-mean-russell-westbrook-will-get-traded) that the Lakers have found a solution to the Russell Westbrook situation. The most likely outcomes are thought to be the Lakers trading Russ to another team or sitting him out the way that John Wall sat out this past season in Houston.

For several weeks, the entire NBA community believed that the Los Angeles Lakers would somehow pull off a miracle and complete a trade for Kyrie Irving by.

If the Lakers complete this trade, their starting five could feature Patrick Beverly, Buddy Hield, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Myles Turner. Many reports have suggested that the Lakers have now shifted their focus towards the duo of Myles Turner and Buddy Hield of the Indiana Pacers. Additionally, the Lakers still have to deal with Russell Westbrook as he is still part of the team's roster.

Per one NBA executive, the Lakers have three remaining "obvious" partners they should pursue to make a Westbrook swap in the Indiana Pacers, ...

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On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers made a noteworthy trade for notoriously-scrappy defender Patrick Beverley. Beverley has a well-documented history ...

The Lakers sent young players Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Beverley. "Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook actually could be the most dangerous defensive backcourt in the NBA," Perkins said. He feels Beverley and Westbrook have the potential to be the "most dangerous defensive backcourt" in the NBA.

The Los Angeles Lakers' trade for Patrick Beverley reportedly makes it even more likely Russell Westbrook will leave L.A. this summer.

[long-time beef with Westbrook](https://lakersnation.com/lakers-news-timberwolves-patrick-beverley-implies-russell-westbrook-prioritizes-individual-stats-in-mocking-tweet/2022/03/17/), Beverley is another point guard on the roster, which suggests the Purple and Gold are still trying to trade the 2017 NBA MVP this summer. The most obvious choice appears to be striking a deal for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield with the Indiana Pacers. Beverley’s arrival partly achieves that goal as the 34-year-old has proved he can knock down triples in addition to being a menace on defense, boasting a career 3-point shooting percentage of 37.8%

The future of Russell Westbrook with the Los Angeles Lakers has been in question since last season's trade deadline. Westbrook, LeBron James, and Anthony ...

Bringing in Beverley, who is excited to join the Lakers, would seem to signal even more so that Westbrook’s future with the Lakers could be in question, as having the two on the same roster would seem unfeasible. But with that deal all but dead, the Lakers are moving on to other deals. The future of Russell Westbrook with the Los Angeles Lakers has been in question since last season’s trade deadline.

The Lakers point guard — who has been at the center of trade rumors throughout the NBA offseason — might not suit up for Los Angeles in the 2022-23 season, ...

They’ve gone at it many times in press conferences and on social media as well. His efficiency plummeted to 0.844 points per possession, putting him second-to-last for any player with at least 1,000 possessions, according to Synergy Sports. Before landing with the Lakers, Elsewhere, Wall was also involved in trade rumors with Westbrook this summer. Some people gotta get a life man.” Wall did not play last season after both parties agreed that the All-Star point guard, 31, would sit out as Houston focused on rebuilding and developing its young talent in Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr.

An anonymous NBA executive believes that the Spurs, Jazz, and Pacers are the 3 possible trade destinations of Lakers star Russell Westbrook.

Both teams are in the midst of a full rebuild, and they have the cap space to take on Russ’ gargantuan deal. The Lakers are said to be It’s no secret that LA has been trying to move the former league MVP this offseason.

Russell Westbrook could still be on the move before the 2022-23 NBA season. Could the San Antonio Spurs get involved?

Given the Lakers' lack of desire to compensate a team for taking on Westbrook's deal, [there hasn't been any progress](https://nbaanalysis.net/2022/07/22/nba-trade-rumors-los-angeles-lakers-indiana-pacers-buddy-hield-myles-turner-russell-westbrook-news/). [Kevin Durant](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/news/san-antonio-kevin-durant-trade-memphis-grizzlies-brooklyn-nets-ja-morant-gregg-popovich-keldon-johnson) trade offers. For example, the [Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz recently completed a trade](https://nbaanalysis.net/2022/08/24/nba-trade-rumors-los-angeles-lakers-utah-jazz-patrick-beverley-talen-horton-tucker-news/) featuring [Patrick Beverley](https://nbaanalysis.net/2022/08/25/lakers-rumors-nba-scout-patrick-beverleys-fit-los-angeles-trade-news/). They will need to compensate teams for the talent they are sending them and surely for taking on Westbrook's salary, too. It remains to be seen if the Lakers will reach the type of trade agreement they desire in exchange for Westbrook anytime soon. Could a team be willing to take a future first-round pick with protections? Los Angeles isn't believed to be interested in moving Westbrook with draft compensation for players that don't move the needle toward a championship. The Pacers' ask may depend on the other two listed teams. However, [the asking price](https://nbaanalysis.net/2022/07/25/nba-trade-rumors-indiana-pacers-los-angeles-lakers-russell-westbrook-asking-price/) seemingly would involve parting with a first-round pick in 2027 and 2029. Doug McDermott is signed through 2023-24 but isn't on the most value-friendly deal at $13.75 million per season. The other teams include the Indiana Pacers and Jazz. He would swiftly negotiate a buyout or be sent home like John Wall was by the Houston Rockets as the team prioritizes their young players.