Although it at one point seemed improbable, the impossible may be on the verge of happening as more hints allude to the Lakers and Russell Westbrook continuing their partnership next season.
Despite multiple reports that the team has actively tried to ship Westbrook away throughout the offseason, the combination of the lack of recent traction on the trade front, Jeanie Buss’ comments, and an uptick of appearances from Westbrook — both physically and on social media — may signal the ice is thawing between both parties.
Perhaps the biggest sign and threat for Westbrook’s departure came when the team swung a deal for his longtime rival Patrick Beverley, which many presumed sealed Westbrook’s fate in Los Angeles.