A plot twist: The Los Angeles Lakers will leave Russell Westbrook

Despite reports that the City of Angels will try to free the 33-year-old guard, it appears he will continue next season as well "so as not to give up more assets", according to Mark Stein

Walla!

sport

30/05/2022

Monday, 30 May 2022, 20:20

• Share on Facebook

• Share on WhatsApp

• Share on Twitter

• Share on Email

• Share on general

• Comments

  Comments

We ticked off: Today's summary clip, 30.5 (Sports 1)

Throughout the regular season there have been quite a few reports that the Los Angeles Lakers want to break free from the contract with Russell Westbrook, but we seem to be heading for a plot twist.

Journalist Mark Stein announced tonight (Monday) that the new plan is to keep Westbrook on the team next season as well.

Good to know (promoted)

This button can save your life in case of a medical emergency

Served on behalf of Shahal

Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo: Reuters)

The Los Angeles Lakers named Darwin Mum as their new coach over the weekend, ending a failed season that ended in only 11th place in the West and even without a ticket to the playoffs.

However, it looks like next season in City of Angels will also be based on LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook.

"The Lakers again insist it's better to keep Westbrook on the roster, despite doubts, than to give up more assets so someone can agree to take him in the trade," Stein wrote. The player for next season and he intends to realize it. "

Westbrook, 33, has averaged 18.5 points this season, picked up 7.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game, but has struggled to match his style of play to that of coach Frank Vogel, who has already been sacked.

As is well known, the Los Angeles Lakers also suffered many injuries, most notably from Anthony Davis who was absent for an extended period of time.

• sport

• NBA

Tags

• Los Angeles Lakers

• Russell Westbrook