On December 16, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. Earlier today, according to Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer, the Lakers had tried to trade with the 76ers, and there were discussions about westbrook and Simmons swaps.
Jake Fischer said: "The only outgoing call I confirmed was the Lakers calling the 76ers to discuss Simmons, and the conversation was almost, 'We're interested in Simmons.'" How should we trade? It's clear they need to send Westbrook, but he's not a player the 76ers are interested in. ”
The report also confirmed the Lakers' intention to send Wei Shao away. With nearly two months to date this season, his performances haven't been a good fit for the team, but sadly, the 76ers have no intention of swapping Simmons for the former MVP. But at the same time, Jake Fischer said that although the negotiation failed, it means that the Lakers are looking for a potential deal for Westbrook, and it is not surprising if the Lakers lower the asking price for Westbrook before the trade deadline.
So far this season, Westbrook has averaged 36 minutes per game, averaging 19.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.2 steals, shooting 45.1 percent from the field and 32.4 percent from three-point range. He averaged 4.6 turnovers per game, second in the league after Harden. The Lakers' current record is 15 wins and 13 losses, ranking 6th in the West, and there is an 8-win gap from the Warriors, who are no. 1 in the West, which is obviously a certain gap with the team's expectations.
It is worth mentioning that according to another reporter, Michael Scotto, the Pelicans once tried to trade Simmons with a first-round pick + a first-round pick swap, which was also rejected by the 76ers.