The Lakers have made it abundantly clear in recent weeks that they are heavily deliberating keeping Russell Westbrook on the roster moving into the 2022-23 season. Whether or not you believe the Lakers depends on how much benefit of the doubt you’re willing to give the front office, one that hasn’t earned much of it in the last year.
Regardless of the Lakers posturing or leaks, there is a decent chance that Westbrook is on the roster next season simply due to how difficult it will be to move his enormous $47 million contract.