The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards are engaged in trade talks involving Russell Westbrook. Westbrook would like a trade from the Wizards and the Lakers are his preferred destination. Westbrook is signed for two more seasons at $44.2 million and $47.1 million. The Wizards acquired Westbrook from the Houston Rockets last offseason and they made the playoffs as the No. … [Read more...] about Lakers, Wizards Close To Trade Of Russell Westbrook For Kuzma, Harrell, KCP, No. 22
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Lakers Agree To Acquire Russell Westbrook From Wizards For Kyle Kuzma, KCP, Montrezl Harrell
The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade Russell Westbrook, a 2024 second-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Lakers for Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell and No. 22. Westbrook sought a trade from the Wizards this offseason. The Lakers were previously in talks with the Sacramento Kings on a similar deal for Buddy Hield. … [Read more...] about Lakers Agree To Acquire Russell Westbrook From Wizards For Kyle Kuzma, KCP, Montrezl Harrell
Bradley Beal Has No Interest In Requesting Trade From Wizards
Bradley Beal has no interest in requesting a trade from the Washington Wizards. The Wizards are in the process of finalizing a trade of Russell Westbrook, sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers for Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the No. 22 pick. Beal can sign a five-year, $235 million max contract with the Wizards next summer. … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Has No Interest In Requesting Trade From Wizards
Pacers Trade Aaron Holiday, No. 31 To Wizards For Isaiah Jackson
The Indiana Pacers have traded Aaron Holiday and No. 31 to the Washington Wizards for the No. 22 draft pick used on Isaiah Jackson. Holiday was a first round pick in 2018 out of UCLA and averaged 7.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 17.8 minutes per game last season for the Pacers. … [Read more...] about Pacers Trade Aaron Holiday, No. 31 To Wizards For Isaiah Jackson
Wizards select Gonzaga's Corey Kispert with 15th pick in NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards selected Gonzaga’s Corey Kispert with the 15th overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. Kispert, 22, is known for his shooting and ability to stretch the floor. The 6-foot-7 forward played in college with current Wizards forward Rui Hachmura. At Gonzaga, Kispert shot 40.8% from deep and averaged ... … [Read more...] about Wizards select Gonzaga's Corey Kispert with 15th pick in NBA Draft