“This Is My Worst Nightmare”: Lakers’ Leaked Russell Westbrook Plan for NBA 2022-23 Leaves Fans Dejected

The Los Angeles Lakers have an important offseason incoming for them. The last season was a disaster for the Lakers when compared with preseason expectations. Lakers were one of the preseason favorites to win the NBA Finals or at least reach the Finals. But eventually, they didn’t even qualify for the play-in tournament, let alone the playoffs. The team never had chemistry together, and the big acquisition of Russell Westbrook failed to deliver. And now the latest reports on him have left the fans distraught.

According to a recent report regarding the Lakers’ offseason, Russell Westbrook is expected to exercise his player option. And the Lakers won’t give any additional assets to move him out. Take a look at some of the fan reactions below –

Is Westbrook’s future in doubt?

The Lakers will look to forget the last season as soon as possible. There were huge expectations on the team, but the roster was unproven. While the fans were all over the team, the analysts had some doubts about the team chemistry and the aging roster the front office had assembled. The Lakers lost many players to injuries. With Anthony Davis missing multiple games at a stretch twice in the regular season.

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The championship team of the 2019-20 Lakers was solid defensively. But in trading for Russell Westbrook, they traded away their depth. And because of his huge salary, they couldn’t sign important players like Alex Caruso.

The way ahead for the Lakers

Trading Westbrook is an option only if the Lakers don’t have to part away with any other asset. Trading for Anthony Davis left them with no first rounds picks. And they won’t trade LeBron or Davis.

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This offseason will have a great impact on the organization for years to come. Getting the head coach early is part of step one of the offseason. But the real work starts now. Let us know in the comments below your views on the Lakers’ offseason.