Lakers nearly traded Russell Westbrook for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield last week, but they got cold feet

It’s no secret that the Russell Westbrook era hasn’t gone well for the Lakers.

Westbrook has been at the center of trade talks for months now, although nothing has actually materialized. Los Angeles added guards Patrick Beverley and Dennis Schröder this offseason, which created a crowded backcourt and even less room for Westbrook.