To get off the Russell Westbrook contract, the Lakers are going to have to exhaust just about every avenue imaginable. After posturing throughout much of the playoffs that they were seriously considering retaining him, it sounds like the front office is looking to cash in on any leverage built to make a move in the coming days and weeks.
Among those franchises that the Lakers have reportedly called are the Indiana Pacers. The basis of the deal remains the same as something centered on Russ, Malcolm Brogdon and Buddy Hield strictly so the financials can work.