GT Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka. The season for Russell Westbrook only got worse as the Los Angeles Lakers replaced archenemy Patrick Beverly. His chances of staying with the team took a big hit. It’s no secret that the Lakers don’t want him on the roster anymore and Beverly’s trade proves that even more. Los Angeles will continue to explore their options to trade and this could lead them to the Utah Jazz. Although they just made a deal with the team, Utah could be an interesting landing point…
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Patrick Beverly makes a strong statement about Russell Westbrook
GT Patrick Beverly guarding Russell Westbrook. Even though Patrick Beverly had been abused by the Los Angeles Lakers fan base for years, the team decided to make a deal for him. This is made even more prominent by the fact that Beverly and Russell Westbrook have one of the most popular rivalries in the NBA. There is no reason for the two guards to like each other. If Westbrook stays with the team this season, the two will have to figure out how to get along. Although they hated each…
Read MoreLeBron James sends an understandable message about Russell Westbrook
GT LeBron James and Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers. After months of commercial rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers finally made a deal by acquiring Patrick Beverly of the Utah Jazz for Tallinn Horton Tucker and Stanley Johnson. The veteran goalkeeper has been linked to the team previously but it was surprising to see the team make a deal that did not include Russell Westbrook. Also, there’s the fact that Westbrook and Beverley have a long history of hating each other. This trade is certainly not going to increase…
Read MoreLakers rumors: Russell Westbrook’s career is in danger
GT Russell Westbrook with Anthony Davis and LeBron James. It was a quick fall from grace for Russell Westbrook. The former NBA MVP was considered one of the best players in the league just a year ago. After a season with the Los Angeles Lakers, the guard’s opinions couldn’t go down. The team has been trying to trade it back since before last season’s trade deadline. They are now actively trying to trade it in this season. The problem is that no one wants it. In fact, the Lakers will…
Read MoreKevin Durant-Kerry Irving Only the follow-up team makes an impression on the Lakers
GT Brooklyn Nets striker Kevin Durant. Teams are scrambling across the NBA trying to figure out how to trade for Kevin Durant. Possibly the biggest name in the sport to ask for a trade since Kobe Bryant did so in 2007. Kyrie Irving also thinks he’s on the move once the Brooklyn Nets find out about their plans for Durant, but he’s almost not a valuable asset right now. but, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski She mentioned that Durant and Irving would still like to play together if possible. There won’t be…
Read MoreLakers want to add Seth Curry to Kyrie Irving trade: report
GT Kyrie Irving goes to throw the ball. Once Kyrie Irving decided to exercise his player option, it appeared that he would terminate his contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Prior to that, there was talk that he would turn down the option and sign the Los Angeles Lakers to a mid-level exception contract. With Kevin Durant’s decision to request a trade, the door for Irving to trade was reopened. In fact, it’s starting to seem like a foregone conclusion that he’s going to be relocated and that Los Angeles is…
Read MoreRussell Westbrook Makes Final Call to Lakers Future: Report
GT Russell Westbrook and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s been an exciting week for the Los Angeles Lakers, but their high hopes may be dashed. For a brief moment, it looked like the Brooklyn Nets guard could pull Kyrie Irving out of his contract and sign with the team for a big discount. He decided to sign up and commit to the team for next season. While anything is still possible, it’s hard to see how the Lakers could trade it. Now that Irving isn’t much of…
Read MoreMonk’s owner admits he’ll get a discount for signing with the Lakers
GT Rob Pelinka and Darvin Hamm of the Los Angeles Lakers. Not many things have gone right with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. The trade with Russell Westbrook was a disaster and the team didn’t even come close to making the playoffs. Of the few things that worked, Malik Monk was the best. The young goalkeeper from the Charlotte Hornets came in with the lowest deal and averaged 13.8 points per game. The monk was a breath of fresh air for a team that didn’t have much for him.…
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