“Lakers Are Such a Poverty Franchise”: Russell Westbrook Exit Update Causes a Tornado Among NBA Buffs

The trade deadline is just around the corner and teams are scrambling to make sense of their rosters. The next stage of the season has begun and many teams, like the Los Angeles Lakers, are thinking of bolstering their squad amid recent struggles. Russell Westbrook hasn’t really been a perfect fit this season for the LA side. With many speculating that Westbrook might be traded, there has been a major update on his situation, which has further irked fans on Twitter. 

The Lakers fans and the Twitterverse are for a lack of better word, irritated. According to recent reports, Westbrook’s potential trade could have the Lakers part ways with good players, which can cost them dearly.

Fans go crazy as potential Russell Westbrook trade might be more of a curse than a blessing

The Lakers are considering trading Westbrook. But according to recent reports, there might be a possibility that they would have to part ways with a round #1 pick to make it happen. Meanwhile, fans were devastated by the recent update and took their anger out on Twitter.

Here are some of the reactions

According to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, there are a lot of things to consider before trading the nine-time All-Star. “Four months later, the market for Westbrook has largely been unchanged,” wroye Woike. He further added, “According to league sources from rival teams, The sense is any Westbrook trade probably would still require the Lakers to include a first-round pick to offset a team paying the rest of Westbrook’s $47 million salary.” 

The current condition seems like a huge step back for LeBron James and co. as they struggle to get out of the slump they’re stuck in. At the start of the season, Westbrook was unable to have any impact while starting games. 

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Although the nine-time All-Star made great contributions coming off the bench, his effect seems to be fading as the Lakers complete the course of their disappointing season.

The Lakers’ disappointing 2022-23 season and if there’s any hope with the trade market

The Purple and Gold won against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday to take their season’s record to 25-28. But they need much more of these to fight for a playoff spot. In short, they need an incredible winning streak to even think of competing. 

Their trade window shenanigans might bear fruit if they think hard and fast, which is needed to save their season. Additionally, the squad might be fully revamped next season if they end up on a bitter note, without fighting for playoff contention.

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