Lakers admit to big $63m mistake with new target

July 22, 2022 World Sports

LAKERS EYE HIELD IN ADMISSION THEY GOT WESTBROOK CALL WRONG

At the moment, there is “no traction” on a potential Kyrie Irving-Russell Westbrook swap between the Nets and the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

Stalled talks have subsequently spurred the Lakers to look elsewhere for backcourt reinforcements. Los Angeles currently has “re-engaged” conversation with the Pacers, expressing interest in acquiring Indiana shooting guard Buddy Hield.

“That could be a deal that could include Russell Westbrook, if you’re talking about also having Myles Turner in that deal,” McMenamin said Wednesday on ESPN’s “NBA Today.”

“Or rather, it would be a secondary move where you would be talking a Talen Horton-Tucker type of package to try and get Hield.”