26-Year-Old Ex-Laker Comes Back in Aide for LeBron James and Co. Flipping the NBA World Just Before the Trade Deadline

The teams delivered the excitement and shock just as expected before the deadline. The Los Angeles Lakers made news today with a blockbuster trade involving 0ne-time MVP Russell Westbrook.?

It was a three-team trade, which involves Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz. The trade has sent the veteran guard of Jazz, Mike Conley to the T-Wolves shocking the entire league.

Russell Westbrook joins the Utah Jazz, to play alongside Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson. The trade sends back a 26-year-old veteran shooter from the T-Wolves back to his former team. The three-way trade has caught the entire attention of NBA buffs.?

D’Angelo Russell joins the former team for a reunion as Russell Westbrook heads toward the Utah Jazz

The blockbuster trade has brought a smile to the Los Angeles Lakers fans, as they get to see their favorite shooter back in the purple and gold jersey. 6’4 guard D’Angelo Russell reunites with the Lakers as they look forward to moving up the Western Conference.

Fans believe the Lakers trade to be a great one, considering the team’s desperate need for a shooter. The team lacks 3-point shooting a low of 33.8% outside the line. Along with the veteran shooter, the Lakers have also received Malik Beasley for the position of shooting guard. Beasley has great defensive skills and will again be of great use for the Lakers.?

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Mike Conley, after playing with the Memphis Grizzlies for 12 seasons, joined the Utah Jazz in 2019. After four years with the Jazz organization, Conley is headed toward the T-Wolves to join Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.?

The Timberwolves stand as the 9th seed in the Western Conference right under the New Orleans Pelicans. They seem to have a good chance for the playoff spots if they get consistent wins. With an experienced player like Conley in the team, the Wolves might be ready for the West.?

Can the Lakers’ new addition help them to reach playoffs?

The Los Angeles Lakers are down in the West, as they stand as the 13th seed with a record of 25-30, with a two-game losing streak. LeBron James after achieving the milestone of becoming the NBA scoring leader, will have all his focus on reaching the playoffs to get his 5th ring. Fans believe D’Angelo Russel and Malik Beasley would be a great support to James and the Lakers.

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Though the competition is high in the West this season, if the Lakers manage to bag consistent wins, fans believe there is a great chance they can make it to the playoffs. Do you think the Lakers can make it to the playoffs? Share your thoughts in the comments below.?