New Trade Scenario Sends Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook to San Antonio Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers are not interested in taking on long-term salaries for Russell Westbrook. The Indiana Pacers are also not willing to part with future draft assets for Westbrook, but San Antonio Spurs have the most remaining salary cap space in the NBA. They have been among the more frequently speculated teams and even held discussions at one point.
The Spurs are interested in a potential Westbrook trade. NBA Analysis Network suggests a new deal that would send Westbrook to San Antonio in exchange for Jakob Poeltl, Doug McDermott, and Josh Richardson.
Russell Westbrook is traded to San Antonio Spurs. Los Angeles Lakers get Jakob Poeltl, Doug McDermott and Josh Richardson.
San Antonio Spurs are interested in a deal involving Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook and Jakob Poeltl. The deal would involve two future first-round picks and two role players. New York Knicks and Orlando Magic are also interested. Lakers would like to add a sharpshooter like McDermott. Spurs need to come down on their asking price. They haven't been willing to make a similar deal with the Pacers for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield. New Orleans Pelicans are a team that could be interested, but they are not in need of bottoming out ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft.
