BREAKING: Lakers & Wizards ‘Engaged On Trade’ To Send Russell Westbrook To Los Angeles

Russell Westbrook might be on his way to the Lakers.

On Thursday, it was reported that the Lakers and Wizards are engaged in trade talks involving Russell Westbrook.

It is said to be a trade that would send Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope back to the Wizards.

The Lakers could possibly also include pick No. 22.

Just in: The Lakers and Wizards are engaged on a trade that would send Russell Westbrook to L.A., sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Westbrook wants a move elsewhere and the Lakers are his preferred destination, sources said.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 29, 2021

The Lakers and Wizards are discussing a trade that would send Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for Westbrook, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The Lakers' No. 22 pick in the Draft could be in play, too. https://t.co/RQOnlyVnBS

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 29, 2021

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The addition of Westbrook would give the Lakers one of the most elite trios in the NBA alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

In the 2020-21 campaign, Westbrook averaged a triple-double for the fourth time in his career. He posted averages of 22.2 points, 11.5 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 31.5 percent from deep.