[71] Despite going up 31 in the series, the Thunder were defeated 43 by the Warriors to bow out of the playoffs. [124] He moved into sole position of third on December 5, recording his 108th career triple-double with 21 points, 17 assists and 15 rebounds in a 114112 win over the Brooklyn Nets. In 2017, the year he won the league MVP award, Westbrook became one of two players in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season, along with Oscar Robertson in 1962. 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With Irving staying put with the Brooklyn Nets (at least for now), the Spurs may still be open to receiving the 2017 league MVP. [151] In Westbrook's second game as a Rocket on October 26, 2019, he became second all time in career triple-doubles, passing Magic Johnson with a 28-point, 13-assist, and 10-rebound performance in a 126123 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. at The Pacers havent made traction in trade talks for Westbrook either since their asking price for Myles Turner remains high. Contributor for Dallas Basketball, All Knicks, Inside The Rockets, and The Magic Insider. (Although I personally want the Spurs to keep Poeltl.). Upgrade your sterile medical or pharmaceutical storerooms with the highest standard medical-grade chrome wire shelving units on the market. He passed Robert Parish for 29th on the NBA's all-time scoring list with 23,335 points on a second-quarter free throw. [130] On February 5, he had his seventh straight triple-double with 16 points, 16 assists and 15 rebounds in a 132122 win over the Orlando Magic. [129], On January 31, Westbrook received his eighth career All-Star selection by being named a Western Conference reserve. [101] His play coincided with the Wizards going 122 to finish April after falling to a season-low 15 games under .500 on April 5. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. [11], Westbrook entered Leuzinger High School as a point guard who stood only 5ft 8in (1.73m) tall and weighed only 140 pounds (64kg), although he did have large (size 14) feet. [154] On January 3, 2020, Westbrook became the third player in NBA history with 19,000 points, 6,000 rebounds, and 7,000 assists after a 20-point, 7-rebound, and 4-assist performance. [207] On December 28, Westbrook passed Charles Barkley for 28th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. The San Antonio Spurs may be among the top trade partners for the Los Angeles Lakers to call to take Russell Westbrook's contract. Ellis noted that San Antonio is likely done making any moves in free agency but potentially bringing in Russ isnt out of the question. [133][134] On February 11, Westbrook broke Chamberlain's record after tallying 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in a 120111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant returned the following game to face the New Orleans Pelicans, as the pair helped the Thunder go on a seven-game winning streak to bring the Thunder back into playoff contention. There are games, even stretches of games with Leonard playing where you can see the potential of this team, but at this point its hard to imagine them sustaining that level. Since 1902, our athletic apparel was designed to keep comfort, authenticity, and utility top-of-mind - from crew neck sweatshirts to men's underwear. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets need each other. And if they decide that tanking is the right move, this deal should be toward the top of their list. [19] The next season, Collison was injured and Westbrook was named the starter. Expect a lot more Poeltl rumors between now and Feb. 9. Gambling problem? The challenge they face is there probably isnt a scenario out there where a team could acquire Westbrook and be able to reroute his massive $47 million salary, and because hes on an expiring contract, there probably arent any teams who see the benefit of trading for him straight up, just to likely lose him in the offseason. [241] It received three Primetime Emmy nominations in 2021. [52] He went on to record three more triple-doubles to finish the season. But for the Lakers, getting Haywards shot creation, Oubres shooting, and Plumlees playmaking at the center position (a spot where they dont have many great options) would be very helpful. [213], Westbrook was also selected to play for the 2012 Summer Olympic team in London, where he won a second gold medal. He moved into fourth place for most triple-doubles in NBA history with 79, surpassing Chamberlain's 78. [187] On October 27, Westbrook put up 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 123115 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and joined LeBron James, Jason Kidd, and Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to record at least 7,000 career rebounds and 7,000 career assists. They would go on to face the 8th seed Houston Rockets in the first round. LA could show interest in some of San Antonios veterans, with big man Jakob Poeltl a possible target for them. Westbrook's contract will expire after this season, anyway. [152] On December 7, 2019, Westbrook got his third consecutive triple-double with 24 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists on 10-of-18 shooting after going 14-of-57 in the previous two games. 8 Seed", "Russell Westbrook's hometown return continues in a new jersey and sport", "Sixers, without Joel Embiid, have plenty in reserve to eliminate Wizards in Game 5", "Twitter explodes after Russell Westbrook's forgettable Lakers debut", "Lakers star Russell Westbrook's silver lining in ugly loss vs. Thunder will make LeBron James proud", "LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers' tumultuous season, in their own words", "Lakers fire title-winning head coach Frank Vogel after 3 seasons", "Westbrook dismisses criticisms of his play this season: 'I've been fine', "Russell Westbrook Is Working to Silence the Many Critics The Only Way He Knows How", "Lakers' Russell Westbrook has first game without a turnover since 2016 in win over Kings", "The Big Fail: Inside the Lakers' most disappointing season in franchise history", "Westbrook scores 30 in second half but Hornets hold off Lakers push for win", "Lakers Eliminated From Playoff Contention With Loss to Suns", "Russell Westbrook: 'I was never given a fair chance' in first season with Lakers", "Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook opens up on disconnect with Frank Vogel, disappointing season", "Darvin Ham introduced as Los Angeles Lakers coach on 'an incredibly bright and promising day' for proud franchise", "Lakers' Russell Westbrook splits with longtime agent over 'irreconcilable differences', "Lakers star Westbrook signs with new agent", "Beverley. A trade would help bring a spark, even if its just for a backup big man. [209], In 2010, he was selected to the FIBA World Championship team in Istanbul, Turkey. The pass was incomplete. Its no secret he needs a change of scenery after a tumultuous first season in LA and although the Spurs arent expected to be contending, hed be coached by Gregg Popovich. Despite Westbrooks resurgence as a key player for LAs second unit, its still very much possible that the Lakers jump at the opportunity to trade him should it come along. [10] At age 16, Barrs was already known to have excellent basketball skills and received college scholarship offers. [243][123], Westbrook wears a "KB3" wristband and has "KB3" on his sneakers in honor of his childhood friend Khelcey Barrs III. In the series, Westbrook stepped up his play from the regular season, averaging 20.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 3.2 steals. Even when LaMelo Ball gets back, they dont seem to carry much hope of making a playoff run in a stacked Eastern Conference. Indiana is one of the teams that should be looking to tank for Wembanyama, and because of that, having Hield and Turner could be a detriment to their ultimate goal. *LAL and MIA would have to swap irrelevant picks/cash to make a deal work because each team must swap pieces with every team involved. Fairly or not, one player taking the brunt of blame for their slow start is Russell Westbrook, whose shooting struggles (28.9 percent from the field, 8.3 percent from three in 3 games) and poor shot selection stand out amidst a slew of other problems. Foundation, which promotes community-based education and family service programs while pushing youngsters to be self-confident. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. in a collaboration with Jordan Brand. Officially, coach Darvin Ham said there is no timeline, and when asked what he needs to see, Just ramp up the on court stuff, getting him running up and down. [16], In his second year, and first season as a full-time starter, Westbrook went on to average 16.1 points, 8.0 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.3 steals on the season. One of the challenges in trading for Poeltl is the team that lands him then needs to pay up and re-sign him next summer. Interesting. Thank you., Its been a pleasure dealing with Krosstech., We are really happy with the product. In Game 4, Westbrook recorded his fifth career playoff triple-double with 36 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in a 11894 win. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). And their friendship, forged that day in 1974 when Westbrook first stepped into Morrisons WebRussell Westbrook III (born November 12, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). If the Lakers are stubborn about including ideal draft compensation, dont budge. Russell Westbrook III[1] (born November 12, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Due to their misery at the bottom of the Western Conference and not having much in the way of tradable assets, we wrote the Lakers off as trade partners for the San Antonio Spurs., That being said, the Lakers have a bloated salary, and the Spurs are below the NBAs minimum team salary. Fields and Korver are working with principal owner Tony Resslers son, Nick Ressler, the director of basketball and business operations, in the new management team. [163], On December 2, 2020, amidst rumors that he and Harden were unhappy and wanted out from the Rockets,[164] Westbrook was traded to the Washington Wizards for John Wall and a 2023 lottery-protected first-round draft pick. He subsequently became the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989 to have four consecutive triple-doubles, and the first since Jordan that year to have back-to-back triple-doubles with at least 40 points. Jazz get: Russell Westbrook, 2023 1st (via MIA), 2027 1st (via LAL); Lakers get: Jordan Clarkson, Duncan Robinson, Malik Beasley; Heat get: Kelly Olynyk. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. pic.twitter.com/wH0fD7gKD2, Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) January 16, 2023. The smart money is on the smaller, Trent move only, but teams are watching and will make calls. Russell Gage updates. The Raptor most likely to be traded: Gary Trent Jr. Trent appears to be the most likely Raptor to be traded, and by a wide margin. Where could Tom Brady land next, and does anybody want him? [162] In their third game back, Westbrook strained his right quad and missed four of the five remaining regular season games. 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Josh Richardson, Jakob Poeltl and Doug McDermott are the veterans that the Spurs have made available in trade. Gambling problem? Westbrook played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins and earned third-team all-conference honors in the Pac-10. San Antonio Spurs-spurner Kawhi Leonard chose to sign with the Clippers at the same time the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to send Paul George also to L.A.s second team. In July, Westbrook tested positive for COVID-19. Approach. [223] He has the most rebounds in NBA history among guards who are 6'3" or shorter. Leadership. [140][141] Westbrook also tied Chamberlain for second all time in 15-point, 15-rebound, 15-assist games with eight. [66] On March 22, he recorded his 15th triple-double of the season and 34th of his career with 21 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds in a 111107 win over the Houston Rockets, setting the most triple-doubles by a player in a season since 198889, when Magic Johnson had 17 and Michael Jordan had 15. Dont bet on it. Much of the trade market was on hold as the Brooklyn Nets attempted to canvass the NBA for Kevin Durant trade offers. As time goes on, Lakers fans will become more and more desperate for a Westbrook trade. However, the asking price seemingly would involve parting with a first-round pick in 2027 and 2029. Westbrook also moved into a tie with Chamberlain for fourth on the career list with his 78th triple-double. A Follow Inside The Spurs on Facebook here. [126] On December 31, he had 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his 10th triple-double of the season in a 122102 win over the Dallas Mavericks. [148] Harden spent his first three seasons in the league (20092012) on the Thunder with Westbrook, and prior to playing in Houston, they last played together in the 2012 NBA Finals. It remains to be seen if the Lakers will reach the type of trade agreement they desire in exchange for Westbrook anytime soon. [26] This was his first all-star appearance. [25] On December 1, 2010, he scored 38 points with 9 assists and achieved a new career-high of 15 rebounds in a triple-overtime win over the New Jersey Nets. Both VanVleet and the Raptors agreed to shelve extension talks until after the season. [225][226] He has the worst career three-point percentage in NBA history of players who have more than 2,500 three-point attempts. Rob Pelinka reportedly plans on waiting at least 20 games before re-opening discussions on potential Westbrook deals, but fans arent all too pleased with that idea. [22] On March 2, 2009, Westbrook recorded his first career triple-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. He joined Michael Jordan as the only players with 25+ points and 10+ assists in their NBA Finals debut. It was downright ugly at times, but the Spurs found a way to win a chippy, entertaining game against the Nets. He was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the first time. Now, there does appear to be some room for the actual execution of those draft assets in trade conversations. The San Antonio Spurs, who were first floated as a Westbrook destination by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Per an NBA source, any Westbrook deal for the Lakers, league-wide, starts with a first-round pick. [16] After his height increased, contributing to him averaging more than 25 points per game and becoming a solid college basketball prospect, coach Ben Howland recruited him to play for the UCLA Bruins. And according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Pelinka has been pitching two, three and four-team trade packages throughout the summer and fall.. He played the rest of the season on limited minutes and sat out the second night of back-to-backs. 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Richardson is on an expiring contract, but McDermott's $13.8 million for 2023-24 isn't appealing to the Lakers. [57][58] In December against Denver, they became the first teammates to each have at least 25 points and 10 assists in a regulation game since 1996. According to a report by NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the Spurs remain optimistic that they will be able to find a way to spend their $15 million surplus. There are very few teams capable of absorbing such a contract. [109] On January 25, he scored a season-high 46 points in a 121112 win over the Washington Wizards. Kevin Durant Moving Forward With Nets, Impact on NBA, The two sides have since recommitted to one another, Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz recently completed a trade, any trade outcome involving Westbrook's $47.1 million expiring salary. [125] On December 28, he scored 40 points in a 118102 win over the Phoenix Suns. A member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, he is a nine-time NBA All-Star and earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) for the 201617 season. Could the Lakers bring Russell Westbrook off the bench? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. No team in the NBA wants to pay Westbrook that much. [143][144][145] The game also secured his position as league leader in assists per game for the third consecutive season, achieved only by six other players in NBA history. During the offseason, he trained extensively, both in the weight room and in the gym, where he faced NBA veterans who visited Los Angeles. The Thunder were eliminated by the eventual champion Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. [228], In October 2012, Westbrook signed with the Jordan Brand. [86] Heading into All-Star Weekend, Westbrook was averaging 31.1 points, 10.5 rebounds and 10.1 assists in 57 games. [232] In 2017, Westbrook signed a 10-year extension with Jordan Brand that gave him the largest total endorsement deal of any athlete sponsored by the brand. Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. He would swiftly negotiate a buyout or be sent home like John Wall was by the Houston Rockets as the team prioritizes their young players. Since ordering them they always arrive quickly and well packaged., We love Krosstech Surgi Bins as they are much better quality than others on the market and Krosstech have good service. Westbrook shot 30 percent from the three-point line and turned the ball over 4.6 times per game through early January, and he received criticism for a particular game against the Minnesota Timberwolves where he turned the ball over nine times. He also set a record for the most triple-doubles in a season, with 42. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [citation needed], To begin the 201516 season, Westbrook and Durant both dropped 40 points against the Orlando Magic on October 30, becoming the first teammates in NBA history to do so multiple times, having previously done it in 2012. Could Jazz be sellers at trade deadline? San Antonio vs. Brooklyn, Final Score: Spurs outlast shorthanded Nets, 106-98. [citation needed][72], Following the off-season departure of Durant, trade speculation began swirling around Westbrook, with his contract set to expire in 2017. [175], On May 4, Westbrook clinched his fourth season averaging a triple-double after tallying 14 points, a career-high 21 rebounds, and a new season-high 24 assists in a 154141 win against the Pacers. In the Western Conference Finals, they faced the defending champion Golden State Warriors, and took home court advantage after stealing Game 1 of the series. He entered the night needing 16 rebounds to clinch the triple-double average. Its tempting to say the Lakers go as LeBron goes, but thats not accurate. 1:31 pm ET. The Russell Westbrook trade was a colossal failure for the Los Angeles Lakers. At one point in time, the Spurs Westbrook has represented the United States national team twice, winning gold medals in the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Olympics. Monday, LeBron was +19 again and scored a season-high 48 points in a game the Lakers won by eight (over the team on an 11-game losing streak). They will need to compensate teams for the talent they are sending them and surely for taking on Westbrook's salary, too. Poeltl is making $9.4 million this season, below his market value, and that lower salary means the most the Spurs (or any team that trades for him) can offer right now is a four-year, $58 million extension. However, the Clippers need a spark and their two best players to be on the court consistently, but thats another issue entirely and Shams Charania of The Athletic reports they are willing to trade Wall to get it in the form of a backup big. Landing a future first from the Lakers and a 2023 second-rounder would be a steal for three players who probably wouldnt hold as much trade value in other deals. [235], In 2015, Westbrook was named Marketing Creative Director of the denim brand True Religion. He had 30 points, matched a career-high with 17 assists and grabbed 11 rebounds for his seventh triple-double of the season and 15th of his career. LeBrons best wasnt enough one night before. If the Raptors and VanVleet cannot reach a deal before July 1, expect the Suns and Magic to be among the teams interested in the free agent. Whoops.). In 2018, when the Lakers were attempting to land Kawhi Leonard, Mark Heisler of The Orange County Register reported that "it's one of Popovich's cardinal rules not to help Western Conference rivals, much less one with the tradition and resources of the Lakers." [188], As his first season with the Lakers progressed, Westbrook received criticism for his perceived poor quality of play. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. [203][204] On October 28, Westbrook came off the bench for the first time since his rookie season and chipped in with 18 points and 8 rebounds in a 111102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. [60], On January 20, 2016, Westbrook recorded 16 points, 15 assists, eight rebounds, and five steals against the Charlotte Hornets, becoming just the fourth player in NBA history with at least 15 points, 15 assists, five rebounds and five steals in a game. In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. In 2019, he was traded to the Houston Rockets, playing one season for the organization before being traded again to the Washington Wizards in 2020. Potential Russell Westbrook trade to the Spurs (via Fanspos NBA Trade Machine). Pacers GM Chad Buchanan already has stated that Turner will be on the team to begin the season, too. [77] Two days later, he recorded 33 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists in a 11396 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, joining Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Jerry Lucas as the only players in NBA history with two triple-doubles in the first three games of a season. San Antonio could definitely use another point guard after they shipped Dejounte Murray off to the Atlanta Hawks and perhaps Russell Westbrook could be the answer. Russell Westbrook trade: Lakers and Spurs are nearing an agreement? [102][103] Continuing on from his historic 201617 season, Westbrook had a triple-double in the Thunder's season opener against the New York Knicks on October 19. The guy other teams hope will become available is OG Anunoby. We got a stop, gave ourselves a chance to win the game, we didnt, a frustrated LeBron said postgame in the locker room after the Lakers lost to the Sixers. [99] On June 26, 2017, he was named the recipient of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award at the first-ever NBA Awards Show. Various rival executives are under the impression Toronto will even search to move Trent before the deadline, as Trent is positioned to decline next seasons $18.5 million player option and test free agency. He signed with the team on July 5, 2008. [17][18], Westbrook wore number 0 throughout his career at the University of California, Los Angeles. While there are usually other teams looking to save money, the idea of an unprotected Lakers pick when LeBron James is in his 40s is probably the best asset San Antonio can expect to get as a dumping ground. [51] In much too similar fashion, Westbrook recorded yet another triple-double on March 13 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, collecting his sixth in eight games and scored 15 of his 29 points (with 12 assists and 10 rebounds) in the fourth quarter, helping the Thunder pull away for a 11399 win. Westbrook wouldn't appeal to the Spurs and would presumably take a buyout, presumably for at least the minimum he could get with another franchise (nearly $3 million). 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