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Nick Young Wants The Lakers To Trade Russell Westbrook For Eric Gordon And Buddy Hield In 3-Way Trade

Nick Young has expressed his desire to see the Lakers move Russell Westbrook in a three-team trade to acquire shooters Buddy Hield and Eric Gordon.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Oct 25, 2022
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The Los Angeles Lakers are not too far from having early-season panic spread through the franchise after their 0-3 start to the year. With a challenging schedule still ahead of the team, there is a real danger that the Lakers fall into a massive hole by the first week of November.

The easiest way to make them more competitive is by addressing their offensive concerns and the poor fit of Russell Westbrook by making a trade to send Russ elsewhere and get better-fitting players. However, the Lakers will have to part with 2 first-round picks in 2027 and 2029 to incentivize teams to take on the $47 million Westbrook is owed this season.

That contract size allows multiple players to be acquired for one contract, so the Lakers can really bolster their depth around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Nick Young has seen the Lakers struggle in shooting, so has suggested the Lakers trade Russ in a three-team deal with the Indiana Pacers and Houston Rockets to acquire Buddy Hield and Eric Gordon. 

Lakers go get Eric Gordon and buddy Hield in a 3 way trade for Russ and picks

— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) October 25, 2022

The Lakers are probably not looking for 2 shooting specialists, as they could also look at possible wings or centers to add depth in those positions as well. But adding both Hield and Gordon makes them massive threats in a LeBron James-led offense, that allows shooters to thrive with open opportunities. 


What Does A Possible 3-Team Trade Look Like?

It would be challenging to make a 3-team work in this case because of the division of compensation. The Rockets haven’t shown any desire to acquire the Westbrook contract so far, so the Pacers will be the ones to most likely take on Russ. They will want higher draft compensation for having the best player and taking on the most money.

What can the Rockets expect as fair compensation? If the Lakers give their 2027 pick to the Pacers, they wouldn’t want to also part with their 2029 pick for Gordon as compensation to the Rockets. 

The Lakers would be better off getting two or three players in individual trades for both those picks with the Pacers, giving them Hield and Myles Turner, or other possible packages with the Charlotte Hornets and the Utah Jazz.  

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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