Rumor Has It That The Lakers Are Waiting Until the Deadline to Trade Russell Westbrook

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If the Lakers decide to wait until the deadline, guard Russell Westbrook might have a chance to play this season. [{ "selector": ".pntgr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

As several trade offers continue to surface, more speculations about Lakers guard Russell Westbrook are being spread.

Westbrook had a disappointing season with the Lakers, but if the franchise waits, any deal might be better for them.

Westbrook has a large contract, which has led numerous teams to bargain for sizeable lottery picks in exchange for taking on his $47.1 million expiring contract.

Because of this, at least one observer has speculated that the Lakers would hold off on trading for Russ until the NBA trade deadline. [{ "selector": ".ppcxs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Teams may be enticed by Westbrook's play to send over players who are looking for a trade as the Lakers would gobble up half the salary. [{ "selector": ".sbzdb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]