The Lakers got Westbrook in offseason trades, but the Lakers' record so far has not been ideal. As a result, there are a lot of rumors about the Lakers' trade. But the Lakers really don't have any chips, either Tucker Jr. or the Big Three, in addition to which the Lakers really have no chips that others can see!
According to Jake Fischer, the Lakers had an internal discussion about the deal with Wei Shao. Personally, I think Westbrook's current performance, and his remaining contract of nearly 100 million, will deter many teams. If he doesn't take the draft pick, It will be difficult for Westbrook to trade out unless it is to change players like Wall.
Athletic had previously reported on the Lakers' interest in Simmons. So how about exchanging Westbrook for Simmons? Personally, I think that although Simmons is very good defensively and organizationally, he is not suitable for the Lakers. Because if Simmons comes, the Lakers' space will be more crowded. It's not that Simmons didn't shoot well, it's that he didn't even think about shooting.
Another point is that Simmons is more concerned about the evaluation of fans and the media. If the Lakers come, he will be more positive and negative. Playing next to James is destined to be the focus of public opinion. The media in Los Angeles will also be more critical than the media in Philadelphia, and if Simmons comes to the Lakers, it is estimated that his psychology will become more vulnerable!
Of course, even if the Lakers are willing to try to exchange Williams for Simmons, this deal will be difficult to achieve. Because Westbrook is reportedly not on the list of returns that the 76ers hope to get, and their conversations with the Lakers have never been deep. That is, the 76ers don't consider Wei Shao!