It wouldn’t be a rumors roundup without a Russell Westbrook update, but this one isn’t a “will they, won’t they” trade rumor update but advice from former Lakers player and executive Magic Johnson. Also, even with the team reportedly naming finalists in their search for a head coach, some still think the Lakers could still go for one very big name on the board.
Here’s everything from today’s headlines and rumors.
Magic encourages Lakers to run it back with Russ
The conversation surrounding the Lakers and Russell Westbrook has been centered largely on how the Lakers would move him off the roster this offseason and very little consideration into whether they should try to make it work again.