Russell Westbrook is unlikely to be moved by the Lakers before the trade deadline. The only deal that could potentially work is the former NBA MVP being sent to the Rockets in exchange for John Wall.
Houston is reportedly to open to such idea if the Lakers agree to send an additional draft pick along. But the deciding factor in this situation is thought to be LeBron James.
If he pushes L.A.’s front office to make the trade, it could happen. Otherwise, the expectation is for Westbrook to remain with the purple and gold.
Via Bleacher Report:
“Ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ disastrous loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, sources told B/R that L.A. was unlikely to trade Russell Westbrook at the deadline. The caveat: If LeBron James decides that fellow Klutch Sports client John Wall could be a better fit and is willing to push extremely hard for Westbrook’s exit, the Lakers might consider a deal with the Houston Rockets.”
This season Westbrook is averaging 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.6 assists in 34.6 minutes per game for Los Angeles. Meanwhile Wall has not played a single game this season after not agreeing with the role that the Rockets offered him.
