In the little more than a week since the end of the Lakers season ended, it’s become abundantly clear that there will be potential trades out there for the team to shed Russell Westbrook’s contract and gain back impactful players in return.
But what’s also becoming evident is that just because a situation exists doesn’t mean it’ll be the right one for either the Lakers or the other side. The Hornets and Pacers both have emerged as the early favorites and likeliest teams to make a deal for Westbrook, but there are still lots of hurdles to be cleared.