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NBA Fan Suggests A ‘Dream Trade Scenario’ For The Lakers If They Don’t Trade Russell Westbrook

NBA fan's dream trade scenario for the Lakers without involving Russell Westbrook could help them win the 2023 NBA Championship.

Aikansh Chaudhary
Jan 12, 2023
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The Los Angeles Lakers trading for Russell Westbrook last season was supposed to make the team one of the top contenders to win the NBA Championship. Instead, the Lakers ended up missing the postseason, and Westbrook was burdened with most of the blame for the Lakers’ trouble.

It led to most Lakers fans wanting the organization to trade Russell Westbrook for better players. However, the Lakers ended up keeping Westbrook on the roster and pushed him to a bench role, which helped Brodie rejuvenate his career in the NBA.

Keeping that in mind, the rumors suggest that a potential Russell Westbrook trade is now off the table. But does that mean the Lakers do not need to make some moves to improve the roster? Certainly not.


A Dream Trade Scenario For The Lakers

With the Los Angeles Lakers having a 19-22 after the midway point of the season, the team certainly needs to make a few changes to the roster in order to improve their roster.

That being said, one NBA fan on Twitter recently suggested what can be perceived as a dream trade scenario for the Lakers. It will require the Lakers to essentially get involved with the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards.

my dream scenario if the lakers really don’t end up trading russell westbrook and letting his contract expire: (this would be 2 separate deals & the filler salaries could go 2 either team in reality) pic.twitter.com/xZK6DwGdMb

— Coach Rome (@Rome_Beast) January 11, 2023

Trade No. 1 

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Gary Trent Jr.

Toronto Raptors Receive: Damian Jones, Lonnie Walker IV, Kendrick Nunn, 2029 First-Round Pick

Trade No. 2

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Kyle Kuzma

Washington Wizards Receive: Patrick Beverley, 2024 Second-Round Pick (Via Memphis Grizzlies or Washington Wizards), 2027 First-Round Pick

If the Lakers can pull off these trades, it will give them a starting lineup of Dennis Schroder, Gary Trent Jr., LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, and Anthony Davis. On top of that, Russell Westbrook will continue coming off the bench and lead the team’s second unit.

To be honest, this trade indeed seems like the best-case scenario for the Lakers ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. But will the Lakers make these moves? Only time will tell.

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Aikansh Chaudhary is an NBA columnist for Fadeaway World. He is always ready to publish the most interesting news, legendary throwbacks, and the hottest buzz around the NBA. A die-hard Lakers fan, Aikansh will forever uphold LeBron James as the GOAT. In his free time, you can either find him playing basketball or soccer. Expertise: NBA, Trades, ThrowbacksFavorite Team: Los Angeles LakersFeatured On A.M. HoopsPrevious Work: EssentiallySports, Sportskeeda, Lake Show Life, The Sports Rush
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