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Westbrook just gifted Lakers perfect Luka partner if latest rumor comes true

If the Sacramento Kings trade Malik Monk to sign Russell Westbrook, the Los Angeles Lakers could make a move for him as an ideal Luka Doncic partner.

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According to Matt George of ABC 10, the Sacramento Kings have interest in Russell Westbrook but are waiting to sign him until they find a new home for Malik Monk or Devin Carter. If those moves come to fruition, Westbrook would unintentionally be gifting the Los Angeles Lakers a perfect Luka Doncic running mate: Monk.