Aside from finding the right head coach, the first domino to fall in the Los Angeles Lakers’ attempt to become championship contenders again is what they do with Russell Westbrook.
Although he played well at times and is still a very good player with plenty of value, it seems very unlikely that L.A. would want to keep him, especially after reports of his poor attitude towards teammates and coaches have surfaced.
Trading him for a somewhat palatable package will be difficult, given his attitude, the fact that his athleticism appears to be declining, his ever-present flaws and the $47 million he would be owed next season, the final season of his contract.
