Russell Westbrook STAYING? Lakers Trade Rumors On Russ & LeBron James

Nothing can stop the Lakers trade rumors from growing this offseason, especially around the chances of a Russell Westbrook trade. The Athletic writer Sam Amick recently pondered the idea of keeping Russ in Los Angeles amid Lakers rumors tying him to teams like the Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets. While Russell Westbrook trade rumors continue to swirl, it’s unlikely a LeBron James trade will happen. Amick and Los Angeles Times writer Dan Woike both say there haven’t been any Lakers trade talks for LeBron, while Brian Windhorst said on ESPN’s First Take that LBJ wants to stay in Los Angeles. Chase Senior walks you through it all on the Lakers Report - let’s dive into the latest Lakers trade rumors!

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Today’s Lakers trade rumors and news:
- Russell Westbrook trade rumors - Lakers keeping him next year?
- LeBron James trade not happening, according to The Athletic and Los Angeles Times

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Sam Amick of The Athletic on the possibility a Russell Westbrook trade doesn’t happen:
- When the decision was made to fire Vogel, sources say his handling of Westbrook and the inability to find a way to make him a more productive part of the program were among the factors that played a big part. There was a strong sense that it was on Vogel to make the Westbrook experiment work, and the fact that it didn’t led to questions about whether Westbrook had been put in a position to succeed. That sure smells like the hope of a Russ revival to me. And how’s this for a tidbit to tie this thread up: Phil Jackson is known to have been a fan of Westbrook’s throughout his career. Sources say Phil Jackson has no interest in taking on this coaching job (or any other) himself — let’s just stop that rumor right here — but his view of Westbrook is relevant. As we’ve established, Jackson’s voice matters again.

Pick one to trade: Type ‘LBJ’ for LeBron James, ‘AD’ for Anthony Davis or ‘RW’ for Russell Westbrook

Lakers trade rumors now shift to what happens if the LeBron James extension is denied - here’s what Sam Amick had to report on the situation:
- If LeBron James ultimately decides against signing an extension with the Lakers in August, sources say Buss wouldn’t see his desire to play out the final season of his contract as a reason to consider trading him. Without an extension, James’ current deal will expire after next season (in which he’s owed $47.1 million). It’s a natural question to ask in these sorts of situations, as the notion of James leaving the Lakers empty-handed by signing elsewhere in the summer of 2023 would be less than ideal. Still, all signs point to the year-by-year approach being considered acceptable by the Lakers — so long as the relationship with James is still in a good place.

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- 30.3 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 6.2 APG, 1.3 SPG
- 21.8 FGA, 52.4 FG%, 35.9 3P%, 75.6 FT%

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