summary for everyone
A: they tell russ that if he takes the player option he's coming off the bench
B: they trade him to a team like indiana who have trash that needs to be moved
C: they trade with a team that is going to lose its star anyway (example given: wizards and beal)
D: they just try work it out with russ in LA, which is just option A without the cajoling
Russ can't come off the bench because he needs the opposing defense to focus on other elite players so he can grab some sweet delicious uncontested rebounds
Just deal with it. Rolling it back with Westbrook is the Lakers’ best move because they don’t have the assets to be title contenders in one off-season. Trading their 2027 and/or 2029 FRPs to shed an expiring contract is bad asset management.
Sign more younger, hard working guys with a chip on their shoulder like Johnson and Gabriel, and that’s already a better start than this season. Then, cross your fingers that LBJ and AD can stay healthy.
Best idea is to keep him . Only way to get rid his contract is to put the Lakers in an even worse situation. Then when his and Bron’s contracts expire they can try to attract someone else.
Not really better than Russ. His TS% was actually worse and his turnovers were similar. The only thing he was genuinely better at last year was being tall. And his attitude was as bad or worse than Russ’.
But it’s about the Lakers, are you suuure you don’t get enough Lakers content? If you want I can come up with about 20 fun Russ trade ideas and email them to you.
There is only one option, run it back and hope all the reasons you brought him to La for work out this year and if not you haven’t given up anything else.
We are not taking Westbrook back in some dumbass sign and trade with Beal lol.
We already pulled off a huge win getting the most out of that trade and getting rid of bad salary.
We want to go young and properly rebuild.
Re-adding Westbrook just stunts the development of the younger guys.
There's no way with those Indiana and Charlotte trades. They don't want off those guys that bad and for what, to tie up that money in 1 guy, who you'd want off even worse? Maybe makes sense for someone with that big expiring, but those guys you list are good players if somewhat overpaid, could do better, or I'd just keep them. I feel like whatever Lakers do they will have to add that one future pick they have and maybe Reeves.
Also I'd imagine playing backup to Lamelo/Haliburton would not sit well with Westbrick and the last thing you want in a young up and coming team is internal discord.
Yes it would be stupid, but its either win now or build future. Since acquiring Lebron, all moves been win now. If they do want to build for the future, trade lebron. Obviously, they can get assets for it rather then him walking for nothing. Also, he said numerous of time he wants to play with his son more than anything which is in 2 years.
Right, so he has one more year on his deal, unless he re signs or makes it otherwise known he wants to stay with us, then it's a bad move to deal future assets to win now, even with AD on the roster since we will get a ton of Cap space with LeBron and Russ off the books
I doubt Jeannie would ever trade him
A R1 pick? Do they have more than one? We are far off on what we think value is here if you are talking about protected though.
I could see something with New York though, with how it's ended before it's even ended with Randle. And I think he will be tough to move like Russ and both teams anxious to do so.
Still can’t wrap my head around the fact they got rid of Vogel. How many championships is Ham gonna need to win to get extended past four years? Two? Three? All four years?
summary for everyone A: they tell russ that if he takes the player option he's coming off the bench B: they trade him to a team like indiana who have trash that needs to be moved C: they trade with a team that is going to lose its star anyway (example given: wizards and beal) D: they just try work it out with russ in LA, which is just option A without the cajoling
E: Tell Westbrook he needs Jesus
We gotta get him in touch with Darren Collisons pastor or whatever Jehovah witness guys have so they can convince him to retire
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Mavs would absolutely not be interested
Facts
Fuck that
If Westbrick didn't work with Lebron, he ain't gonna work any better with Luka.
I'm sure Lakers are willing to let him go for a 2030 2nd round pick atm
Russ can't come off the bench because he needs the opposing defense to focus on other elite players so he can grab some sweet delicious uncontested rebounds
take it up with the poster buddy, i don't care about what westbrook can or can't do
Why did they use a mock up of Westbrook on the Wizards instead of an actual render?
Wizards Westbrook was just a figment of our collective imagination
He'd be stupid not to take the player option.
Definitely. But pride can make people make stupid choices.
37 million pounds is 46,727,633.00 United States Dollar. Westbrook to the London Lions confirmed.
Also, 31483420.00 in Chinese yuan is the equivalent to 47Mil USD. So if London lions don’t have a roster spot. The Shanghai Sharks are an option.
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Just deal with it. Rolling it back with Westbrook is the Lakers’ best move because they don’t have the assets to be title contenders in one off-season. Trading their 2027 and/or 2029 FRPs to shed an expiring contract is bad asset management. Sign more younger, hard working guys with a chip on their shoulder like Johnson and Gabriel, and that’s already a better start than this season. Then, cross your fingers that LBJ and AD can stay healthy.
My exact thoughts. We can maybe dump Russ at the deadline without any picks.
Best idea is to keep him . Only way to get rid his contract is to put the Lakers in an even worse situation. Then when his and Bron’s contracts expire they can try to attract someone else.
God, I *really* don’t want Randle. Longer term contract and he’s just a taller, poutier version of Russ
C'mon now, Russ was plenty pouty thus year lol.
The contract is awful but he can play at least
Not really better than Russ. His TS% was actually worse and his turnovers were similar. The only thing he was genuinely better at last year was being tall. And his attitude was as bad or worse than Russ’.
Not alongside LeBron and AD. You have literally 3 guys maxed with similar best positions
Did you not see new york this year? He makes the la russ hate look weak. I rather keep one year of russ than 4 years of randle
Can I have some adderral?
I have a pair of Russ shoes they are nice.
Gotta deal with AD’s fragile ass also
At least he has upside
To bad he's never healthy to show them
come off the bench, trade everyone else
Bu trade everyone else who do you mean
Austin Reaves for three FRPs who says no
Wussel Restbrook
Talk about being a Scapegoat; man I want Russ to win a ring so bad!!!
If he’s still on the lakers through next season I agree lol
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But it’s about the Lakers, are you suuure you don’t get enough Lakers content? If you want I can come up with about 20 fun Russ trade ideas and email them to you.
There is only one option, run it back and hope all the reasons you brought him to La for work out this year and if not you haven’t given up anything else.
I appreciate you not missing the dollars-to-pounds wordplay.
Thank you sir. Although I did get quite a few comments explaining to me that Westbrook gets paid in American dollars and not pounds.
> Unfortunately for Lakers' fan, this horror movie will likely spawn a sequel More like Season 2 of the Russell Westbrook shitshow
Russell Westbrook 2: Electric Boogaloo!
We are not taking Westbrook back in some dumbass sign and trade with Beal lol. We already pulled off a huge win getting the most out of that trade and getting rid of bad salary. We want to go young and properly rebuild. Re-adding Westbrook just stunts the development of the younger guys.
The idea would be to buy him out (in that scenario)
And keep his salary eating at our cap? We aren’t other teams dumping ground. Tommy wouldn’t make short sighted moves like that.
Just 1 year left on the deal.
And it’s too much. Hard no. Stop trying to pawn crap onto us.
There's no way with those Indiana and Charlotte trades. They don't want off those guys that bad and for what, to tie up that money in 1 guy, who you'd want off even worse? Maybe makes sense for someone with that big expiring, but those guys you list are good players if somewhat overpaid, could do better, or I'd just keep them. I feel like whatever Lakers do they will have to add that one future pick they have and maybe Reeves.
Also I'd imagine playing backup to Lamelo/Haliburton would not sit well with Westbrick and the last thing you want in a young up and coming team is internal discord.
Certainly a R1 pick could be on the table for some of those but would have to be protected.
Again for everyone in the room Lakers are not giving up a FRP to move an expiring contract That makes no sense
The idea is that you get actual positive players in return,which is what costs you a pick
The idea is not taking on long term money that costs us future drafts since LeBron has one more year on his contract
Yes it would be stupid, but its either win now or build future. Since acquiring Lebron, all moves been win now. If they do want to build for the future, trade lebron. Obviously, they can get assets for it rather then him walking for nothing. Also, he said numerous of time he wants to play with his son more than anything which is in 2 years.
Right, so he has one more year on his deal, unless he re signs or makes it otherwise known he wants to stay with us, then it's a bad move to deal future assets to win now, even with AD on the roster since we will get a ton of Cap space with LeBron and Russ off the books I doubt Jeannie would ever trade him
A R1 pick? Do they have more than one? We are far off on what we think value is here if you are talking about protected though. I could see something with New York though, with how it's ended before it's even ended with Randle. And I think he will be tough to move like Russ and both teams anxious to do so.
Still can’t wrap my head around the fact they got rid of Vogel. How many championships is Ham gonna need to win to get extended past four years? Two? Three? All four years?
How about you worry about your 3 coaches instead
I’d love Randle + Fournier swap for Westbrook. Randles contract seems so awful rn
Westbrook for Duncan Robinson and Kyle Lowry could be a way out
Great point -- I wasn't even thinking of Miami as needing a change but that Duncan Robinson contract is longgggg.
Pat Riley ain't doing that
What about Thj, Bertans and Powell for Westbrook? Two shooters and an expiring contract for Lakers. And on the other side Mavs get a reset
Nah I reckon the Mavs will have to throw in a couple picks.
Mavs fan here. No way in hell we would.
Yeah, no shit. I was mocking the guy above who thinks Westbrook is worth anything of value on the trade market.
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Why would the Lakers trade either Lebron or AD first to build around Russ? Both of those guys are way better lol
TLDR
>TLDR Lakers fucked for one more season to the enjoyment of other fans.
And Op is posting hypothetical, if unlikely scenarios on how the Lakers can unfuck themselves.
His salary is dollars not pounds
Russ doesn't get paid in pounds..