NBA Rumors LA Lakers in touch with up to 5 teams for 9x All-Star × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News Rumors NBA Rumors LA Lakers in touch with up to 5 teams for 9x All-Star By Godwin Mathew Modified 01 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share LA Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks. The LA Lakers have been trying to trade Russell Westbrook since the start of the offseason. According to reports, the Lakers have been in touch with no less than five teams. However, with less than two months left for the regular season, no deal has materialized yet. Westbrook's first year with the Lakers was dismal. He averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists in 78 appearances. His poor form has lowered his trade value and teams have asked the Lakers to add two first-round picks in a deal for him. Although the 17-time champions have previously been reluctant to give draft assets in a deal, that seems to be the only way. In a recent story on Hoops Wire, Sam Amico wrote that the Lakers would eventually break on moving both picks if it meant trading Westbrook. NBACentral@TheNBACentralThe Lakers have spoken to at least five teams about a Russell Westbrook trade, per @AmicoHoops “Sources think they may eventually break on moving both picks if it means dealing Westbrook for a better fit and immediate help.”1246115The Lakers have spoken to at least five teams about a Russell Westbrook trade, per @AmicoHoops “Sources think they may eventually break on moving both picks if it means dealing Westbrook for a better fit and immediate help.” https://t.co/5gTzjebwom The Lakers have been in talks with the Indiana Pacers over a potential deal. The Eastern Conference side wants the Lakers' 2027 and 2029 first-round picks along with Westbrook in exchange for Buddy Hield and Myles Turner. Many believe this to be the right move for the Lakers, but nothing significant has transpired so far. Hoopsview@hoopsviewThe ‘sticking point’ in the Lakers and Pacers Russell Westbrook trade talks is the Pacers want both first round picks unprotected but the Lakers want a swap or protection on the second pick, per @jovanbuha.35037The ‘sticking point’ in the Lakers and Pacers Russell Westbrook trade talks is the Pacers want both first round picks unprotected but the Lakers want a swap or protection on the second pick, per @jovanbuha. https://t.co/krtT2dMgZp Teams like the Utah Jazz and the Brooklyn Nets were also believed to be in the mix, but those talks fizzled out. With less than a month left for training camp, it looks like Westbrook could very well be with the Lakers next season. According to a recent story by Marc Stein, Westbrook has already contacted his long-time foe, Patrick Beverley, after the veteran made the move to LA. Stein also reported that coach Darvin Ham is looking to include both players together in the lineup. Marc Stein@TheSteinLineRussell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley have already been in contact since becoming Lakers teammates, league sources tell me, and new coach Darvin Ham has told them he has lineups in mind to play Russ and PatBev side-by-side. More around-the-NBA notes: marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-notes-on…2230399Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley have already been in contact since becoming Lakers teammates, league sources tell me, and new coach Darvin Ham has told them he has lineups in mind to play Russ and PatBev side-by-side. More around-the-NBA notes: marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-notes-on… Does Russell Westbrook deserve another chance with the LA Lakers LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns. Russell Westbrook is a player that has accomplished a lot in the NBA. He only lacked a championship and he came to the LA Lakers in search of that. However, things didn't work out well for him in his first year with the Lakers. Fans and media have been pushing for him to be traded. The Lakers are yet to find a deal. Only time will tell if he will be on a different team next season, but until then he will be a part of the Lakers. First Take@FirstTake"I think he'll be much better this year, make no mistake about it. I think Russell Westbrook will resurrect himself." —@stephenasmith sees Russell Westbrook having a bounce back season this year 825136"I think he'll be much better this year, make no mistake about it. I think Russell Westbrook will resurrect himself." —@stephenasmith sees Russell Westbrook having a bounce back season this year https://t.co/WHCz10NigV Coach Darvin Ham heaped praise on the former MVP during his introductory press conference. The former NBA champion believes that Westbrook has a lot to offer, but expects the point guard to make some adjustments to his game. Ham highlighted that he wanted Westbrook to be a great defensive player. In 14 years, the nine-time All-Star has never been known for his defense. But if he wants to fit into Ham's system, Westbrook will have to make changes to his game. First Take@FirstTake"Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook actually could be the most dangerous defensive backcourt in the NBA." —@KendrickPerkins 3056313"Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook actually could be the most dangerous defensive backcourt in the NBA." —@KendrickPerkins https://t.co/Y1NCwUjSYG If Westbrook is not traded by training camp, he needs to show that he is capable of change. And if he does that, the LA Lakers could consider giving Westbrook a second chance. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Rajdeep Barman × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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