The Los Angeles Lakers are willing to keep superstar guard Russell Westbrook in the roster for the 2022/23 season.
Despite the trade rumors, Los Angeles prefers to retain Westbrook instead of giving up assets as part of a trade.
“The Lakers are tuning out the skeptics yet again and insisting to anyone who will listen that they would rather keep Russell Westbrook on the roster for next season than surrender additional assets to convince someone to trade for him.
The Lakers are also said to be adamant that they won’t release the former MVP and eat his $47.1 million player option for next season after Westbrook picks it up,” NBA insider Marc Stein reports.
Following a disappointing season in which they missed the playoffs, the 17-time NBA champions want to bounce back and return to title contention.
On Saturday, the franchise agreed to a deal with Milwaukee Bucks’ assistant Darvin Ham to take over the team.
