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Los Angeles Lakers: The roster if LA traded for Buddy Hield instead

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 22: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings brings the ball up court during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The big move that the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was trading for former MVP, Russell Westbrook. It was a bold move for Rob Pelinka to make as Westbrook has one of the biggest contracts in sports and has not had much deep playoff success.