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Russell Westbrook, Lakers have mutual interest in trade

Russell Westbrook, Lakers have mutual interest in trade

Russell Westbrook and the Lakers are apparently on the same page when it comes to his fit in Los Angeles – or lack thereof.

The first-year Laker and the franchise have mutual interest in finding Westbrook a new team this summer, according to Bleacher Report.

The new report comes amid Westbrook’s continued shooting struggles and inability to gel with the LeBron James-led squad.

The point guard’s offensive lull — which included shooting 5-for-17 Tuesday in a loss to the Mavericks — and knack for turning the ball over has landed him a spot on the bench late in games.

Westbrook, who has started all 59 games he has appeared in as a Laker, reportedly isn’t keen on the idea of a sixth man role.

According to B/R, the Rockets were interested in a potential Westbrook-John Wall swap, but the discussions with L.A. “didn’t generate significant traction” due to the Lakers’ reluctancy to give up their 2027 first-round…

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