Russell Westbrook is on the go, and the trade scenarios around him sometimes go all over the place. The latest is quite remarkable, since it would be a swap between him and… Stephen Curry, from Golden State! Given the context, this would be the heist of the century for the Lakers.
After a first season below everything on the side of the Lakers, Russell Westbrook finds itself already pushed towards the exit. With the odds plummeting, however, it is difficult to know where the playmaker could land, in the event of a trade. The Lakers continue to probe the market, and even the fans are thinking about it intensively. One destination in particular comes up frequently in the discussion.
For the moment, however, there are few certainties, which explains why the deals imagined by observers can be… extravagant, if nothing else. The chances for the Purples and Golds to obtain an XXL counterpart are slim, but that does not prevent some from dreaming. The prize for the craziest trade goes to this journalist from SB Nation, who suggested sending the Brodie to San Francisco… against Stephen Curryjust that !
Poole’s ascent has made Curry’s contract a massive burden for the Warriors. The smartest thing for them long-term would be to trade Curry to the Lakers for Russ’s expiring contract.
— Christian Rivas (@RadRivas) May 8, 2022
The rise of Jordan Poole made Curry’s contract a huge burden on the Warriors. The smartest thing for them in the long run would be to trade Curry to the Lakers for Russ’ expiring contract.
The reason the statement has been so talked about is because Poole’s case is a big topic of discussion right now on the Bay Side. With 17 points on average in the regular season and very good performances in the playoffs, the young rear seems to have a bright future and can already count on contract offers ranging between 80 and 100 million dollars this summer. However, this would push the Dubs to make adjustments to the workforce to keep it, in view of their tight finances.
Curry versus Westbrook, the hoax suggestion of the day
Result is Klay Thompson who got embroiled in exit rumors, returning from two years of convalescence and playing in the same position as the nugget. On the other hand, no one had ever even mentioned the Chef as a potential starter! And it’s not without reason, because the author of the post later revealed that it was a hoax. He took the opportunity to troll all those who had fallen into the trap…
Everyone earnestly replying to this tweet. https://t.co/SFPV5PTpnR pic.twitter.com/1LIKVWI4G4
— Christian Rivas (@RadRivas) May 8, 2022
Everyone who responded seriously to this tweet…
Everyone calm down, no one is seriously considering a trade between Russell Westbrook and Stephen Curry. The Lakers certainly wouldn’t say no, but given Baby Face’s level of play, it’s impossible for the Warriors to agree to it!
