If we were to discuss which team was the most frustrated team in the NBA this season, the Los Angeles Lakers said they were second and no one dared to call them number one. Let's talk about which player is the most frustrated player in the NBA this season. Westbrook said he was second and no one dared to call him number one. Although many fans before the start of the season questioned whether the combination of the two might not work well, no one expected the Lakers to be in such a bad situation. Halfway through the season, the Lakers not only didn't find a way to win, they couldn't even finish the task of staying in the top eight of the division. Whether it's for management who pays the highest luxury tax in history or for James, 37, wasting a season is a luxury. In such a situation, the reshuffle of the lineup this season has become the only option for the Lakers. In order to complete the formation of the Big Three, the Lakers signed a basic salary to fill most of the lineup vacancies, which also made their trading chips very few. Among them, Westbrook's contract is obviously the chip that the Lakers most want to deal with. Recently, the US media exposed the three plans of the Lakers to send away Westbrook.
Option one: 76 people Tobias Harris
The Philadelphia 76ers are going through a struggling season, and while core player Embiid is playing at the peak of his career and has a number of strong role players and rookies, the poor form of the other two top-paid players, Harris and Simmons, has made it impossible for the team to go any further. According to recent reports in Philadelphia media, the 76ers have pinned their hopes for a reinforcement this season on Harris amid simmons' poor market. Harris, who has earned $38 million this season, is only 29 years old this year, but the big forward's form has slipped considerably. The deal is likely to be a win-win deal for the Lakers and the 76ers, Embiid needs a star guard partner who can hold the ball, and what the Lakers lack the most is an interior line with projection capabilities like Harris. Two well-paid players are in a similar situation in the team, with similar contract years and salaries, and if two teams try to move a tree to death, it is also a good choice to move people.
Scenario Two: Rocket John Wall
If we're looking for players in the league who can be traded and whose contract amounts are equal to Westbrook's, another answer besides Harris is The Rockets' John Wall. Wall's dealings with Westbrook were fun, with both players known for their superhuman physical qualities at the pinnacle of their careers, leading the small-ball city team to results and big contracts. But when their physical fitness declined, both players were in the league's high-paid, low-performing players. Westbrook is healthier than Westbrook, and Wall's attendance in recent seasons has not been optimistic. But given that Wall hasn't played so far this season, his conflict with the Rockets could be a big reason for the deal. Westbrook has achieved some success in the rockets' dual core with Harden, and has a good fan base in Houston, and his experience and professional attitude can obviously benefit the Rockets team composed of many young players.
Scenario Three: Pistons Jerami Grant
In addition to the above two options, the closest lakers or fans want to see the most is that the Purple and Gold Team used Westbrook's contract to exchange for Pistons star flank Jeramie Grant. Compared with the above two players, the Lakers' great interest in Grant is already public news in the league. While Grant's contract doesn't tie, the Pistons still have Olynk's premium contract to join the deal. For the Pistons, who are in the process of rebuilding, Grant is clearly no longer the focus of the team, and it is in the best interests of the team to liquidate it early. After selecting Cunningham in the 22nd Draft, the Pistons clearly needed an experienced veteran point guard to be the teacher of the potential champion. Also as an all-around point guard, Westbrook is clearly a good option. For the Lakers, if the deal succeeds, the team will not only get a large wing with top-notch defensive ability and independent offensive ability, but also a number five with excellent range.