Russell Westbrook looks to be on his way out of the Los Angeles Lakers, as a three-team trade deal reaches the final stages.
That's according to NBA insider Shams Charania, who claims that the Lakers, Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves are in discussions on a three-team deal. Talks are underway and it could see D’Angelo Russell join the Lakers, Westbrook head to Utah with some draft compensation such as a first-round pick, and the Timberwolves would receive Mike Conley Jr.
Lakers star LeBron James has put pressure on the front office to make trades ahead of Thursday's deadline, and was vocal in his disappointment to see them miss out on Kyrie Irving. It's not gone to plan for Westbrook since arriving in 2021, and it looks like he will be the one to make way.
