As the trade deadline approaches, there is a growing call for a deal for Westbrook, as his ability and performance are indeed not in line with the Lakers' championship demand.
But according to the current situation, it is almost difficult for the Lakers to send Wei Shao away through a trade, because only the Rockets are willing to swallow his big contract, or on the premise of getting the Lakers' first-round signing in 2027.
The attitude of the Lakers is also very clear, will not put more chips on Wei Shao, it is impossible to send Wei Shao to take the first round of signing.
An anonymous alliance executive, in an interview with Heavy, did not shy away from pointing out that Westbrook's current transaction value is zero.
At the same time, it was revealed that the Lakers have gone to great lengths to sell Wei Shao, but everyone knows that this is a very difficult thing to do, because Wei Shao is carrying a big contract.
Considering that Westbrook has been deprecated several times this season at key moments, there seems to be only one way for him to leave the Lakers, and that is to leave through a buyout, and the two sides share the burden of this failed combination.
The US media "nbaanalysis" also pointed out that the current Lakers and Wei Shao are delaying each other, and Wei Shao and the Lakers need to win the championship as soon as possible, but the possibility of both sides achieving this goal together is too small.
Therefore, with reference to the Thunder and Kemba Walker, the Lakers can opt out with Westbrook.
The former eases salary pressure this season and next season by buyouts, increases the likelihood of the team competing for the championship, and Westbrook can join a team that is really suitable for him.
To this end, the US media "nbaanalysis" also selected 3 ideal choices after the Westbrook buyout, of which the defending champion was on the list and the eastern dark horse won the championship.
Next home option three: Bucks
As the defending champions, the Bucks have suffered serious injuries this season, and so far this season, only Portis, Connaughton and Ayton have played in all the games, which also points the way for the team to attract future reinforcements.
Westbrook has been healthy this season, and his personal impact and health are worth the Bucks' expectations, and he can fully play the brain of the Bucks' second team.
And the Bucks have enough shooters to open up space for Wei Shao, but Wei Shao also needs to accept smaller roles, after all, if he accepts the buyout, he is accepting to reduce the role positioning in order to compete for the championship.
Next home option two: Lone Rangers
The Lone Rangers have played in the league's top ten defensive performances this season, and if they move the time back a few weeks, their defensive rankings will be higher.
Such a longboard can just fill Westbrook's defensive problems, plus the Lone Ranger has always needed a second possession point, and was once rumored to be interested in Dragic and Walker, and Westbrook is undoubtedly a higher-level reinforcement target.
Although the Three-Point Shooting of the Lone Rangers team is also poor, the two cores of Doncic and Bo shen have projection capabilities and hope to complete the fusion with Wei Shao.
Next home option one: the Cavaliers
As one of the biggest dark horses in the East this season, the Cavaliers have been plagued by injuries this season, especially in the guard line, with both Sexton and Rubio suffering reimbursement-level injuries.
Previously, the Cavaliers had already taken over the Lakers' abandonment of Rondo, so there was every reason to take over Westbrook, after all, both lacked projection ability, but Westbrook's overall strength far exceeded that of the elderly Rondo.
Coupled with the fact that there are 8 players in the Cavaliers lineup who are under the age of 26, the leadership and experience that Westbrook can provide, his joining will undoubtedly help the Cavaliers.