Lakers Fans Disappointed After Russell Westbrook Gets Confirmed To Play Despite Ongoing Trade Rumors

Lakers fans post hilarious reaction after Russell Westbrook suits up for Lakers.

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In light of Kyrie Irving’s recent trade request, Lakers fans have been anticipating a blockbuster move all day long. As one of the only teams with a real interest in Kyrie (and the possibility of extending him long-term), the Lakers have long been viewed as the biggest contender to land the star point guard.

So when both Irving and Westbrook were listed as questionable for their games on Saturday night, it had many in Lakers Nation convinced a blockbuster deal was already in the works.

Sadly for Lakers fans, their hopes were squandered for the day after Westbrook was eventually listed as available for the game.

While it’s great news for the Lakers’ chances of winning the game, it likely means that a Westbrook/Irving trade is not getting done as soon as some fans were hoping for.

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Of course, it’s entirely possible (and even likely) that Westbrook’s pre-game status had nothing at all to do with the trade rumors. Whether it did or not, he’ll be playing today and it will be interesting to see what kind of energy he brings amid all the noise and chaos surrounding his future as a Laker.


Does Kyrie Irving Make The Lakers A Legitimate Contender?

With Irving, James, and Davis, there is no doubt the Lakers would be a better team than the one they are right now — but with a record of 25-28 on the season, that’s not saying too much.

Plus, with concerns about Davis’ durability, LeBron’s age, and Irving’s commitment to showing up to work, there are some doubts a Lakers team with Irving could work.

“But they’re probably going to look for the star, make another run at Kyrie Irving even though they don’t have the max to give him,” an NBA executive told Heavy’s Sean Deveney. “Though, no one is scared of them if you swap out Russell Westbrook and put Kyrie on the team.”

Kyrie is a great player in a complicated situation and his track record of abandoning teams doesn’t bode well for his trade value across the association.

The Lakers are one of the only teams desperate enough to make a move, but maybe they should stop and ask themselves if they should make this one…

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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