Proposed Russell Westbrook Trade Lands LA Former First Overall Pick

August 3, 2022 World Sports

The Nets and Pacers have been the two teams frequently linked to potential Russell Westbrook trades with the Lakers, but at the moment, both scenarios hinge on LA including both their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks in a deal. At the moment, Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office appear to have little interest in burning both picks to get rid of Westbrook.

In a recent article, Bleacher Report’s Grant Huges came up with a few trade theoretical trade packages for Westbrook, one of which included a team that hasn’t been mentioned much in the Westbrook trade whirlwinds – the Orlando Magic.

Hughes included just one of the Lakers first-round picks and a second-round pick, plus veterans Gary Harris and Terrence Ross, and former first overall pick Markelle Fultz.