Lakers Rumors: Latest on Potential Russell Westbrook Trade, Drew Gooden Interest

July 9th, 2016 by Thomas Duffy Leave a reply »

Remember when the Los Angeles Lakers were a free-agent destination?

Ah, the good old days—emphasis on "old."

What was once a landing spot for top available stars every summer has become a franchise well-acquainted with rejection.

No, Kevin Durant didn’t even meet with the Lakers this summer before choosing the Golden State Warriors, but his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder could still help L.A.

Let’s talk about a trade rumor involving KD’s former teammate, as well as a report about a potential veteran the Lakers could add.

 

Russell Westbrook

On July 5, a day after KD chose the Dubs, ESPN.com’s Brian Windhorst reported that if Russell Westbrook doesn’t sign an extension this summer, OKC could look to trade the star point guard.

One potential suitor? The Lakers.

Westbrook is heading into the final year of his contract, however, which makes it almost pointless for Los Angeles to dump all of its assets.

On Tuesday, ESPN’s Chris Broussard talked about the possibility of the Purple and Gold ...

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