NBA Trades: 2 crazy blockbuster Russell Westbrook trades

By Jack Simone | Dec 23, 2021

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 09: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 09, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 23: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers heads for the net as RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks defends at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Blockbuster NBA trades for Russell Westbrook: New York Knicks

Knicks receive: Russell Westbrook, 2025 First-Round Pick (Lottery Protected)

Lakers receive: Evan Fournier, Kemba Walker, Alec Burks

The New York Knicks have been searching for a franchise point guard for years. While Russell Westbrook may be past his prime, this would still qualify.

Adding Westbrook to that Knicks team could be what they need to get over the hump. New York has been struggling even more than the Lakers have this season.

Westbrook is known for one thing – dragging teams to the playoffs. The Knicks have more talent than some other teams he has been able to take there.

He helped lead the Wizards to the playoffs last year, and some of those Thunder teams he took to the postseason were terrible in comparison to this year’s Knicks squad.

Letting Westbrook run the offense with Julius Randle and RJ Barrett by his side would be great. Plus, Mitchell Robinson and Nerlens Noel would thrive with Westbrook throwing them lobs.

For the Lakers, they would be getting some pieces that would fit infinitely better with their roster. Instead of a ball-dominant guard who can’t shoot well, they’d be adding three solid sput-up shooters.

Evan Fournier, Kemba Walker, and Alec Burks are all shooting well from deep this year. That should be enough for Lakers fans, as that is a huge area of need.

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