Russell Westbrook III is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. A member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, he is a nine-time NBA All-Star and earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award for the 2016–17 season.
Russell Westbrook: Trade| Contract| What team does play for
Trade:
The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had the best season this year, and many have viewed making a trade as a potential solution. A lot of people have criticized Russell Westbrook’s fit with the team in particular, so that has led a lot of people to believe that a Russell Westbrook trade is the solution to their problems.
With that being said, Russell Westbrook is still a good player, even if there are concerns about how he works with the rest of the roster. The Los Angeles Lakers shouldn’t just trade him for subpar trade offers. Here are some offers that the Lakers probably wouldn’t accept in return for the point guard.
Contract:
The Lakers are paying Russell Westbrook a salary of $44,211,146 for the 2021-22 season. The NBA’s 2016-17 league MVP is the fourth (and possibly final) year of his contract with a player option for the 2022-23 season.
Russell Westbrook signed a 5 year / $206,794,070 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, including $206,794,070 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $41,358,814. In 2021-22, Westbrook will earn a base salary of $44,211,146, while carrying a cap hit of $44,211,146 and a dead cap value of $44,211,146.
| Contract: | 5 yr(s) / $206,794,070 |
| Average Salary: | $41,358,814 |
| Guaranteed at Signing | $206,794,070 |
| Signed Using: | Designated Player Veteran Extension/Bird |
| Free Agent: | 2023 / UFA |
What team does play for:
The Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs completed a five-team trade that sent Russell Westbrook to join the Lakers with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. What grade do the Lakers deserve for the trade? December 30, 2021.
