The Spurs also need to consider what their own goal for this season is. Much of the trade market was on hold as the Brooklyn Nets attempted to canvass the NBA for Kevin Durant trade offers. If time goes on, and the Lakers are that desperate to get rid of Westbrook and have no other takers, the Spurs should be able to name their own price tag; they just need be wise about what they demand. [202] During the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired point guards Patrick Beverley and Dennis Schrder. [74][75] He became the focal point of the team. [citation needed], Prior to the start of the 201314 season, Westbrook had a second surgery on his right knee, which set back his return to basketball. [20], UCLA advanced to the Final Four during each of Westbrook's seasons with the team. Acquiring Jalen McDaniels is something that should not be overlooked from a Sixers perspective here. A new report says a lot of teams are showing interest in Spurs center Jakob Poeltl as the Feb. 9 trade deadline approaches. There are few other potential suitors for the Lakers to work with, one being the tanking Indiana Pacers, who could offer a more intriguing package of Myles Turner and Buddy Hield (although it might be a more risky package for health reasons). [200] Westbrook opted in to the final year of his contract for 202223, valued at $47 million. Westbrook also moved into a tie with Chamberlain for fourth on the career list with his 78th triple-double. As badly as the Lakers want Irving, they likely want to move off of Russell Westbrook's contract just as much. There are games, even stretches of games with Leonard playing where you can see the potential of this team, but at this point its hard to imagine them sustaining that level. If we do later this year, will it be with enough time to build good habits, such as sharp defensive rotations that they will need in the postseason this is not a flip the switch team with a reservoir of good habits they can dip into (like the Warriors), the Clippers have never built that with this unit. [161] He recovered and was able to join his team later that month in Orlando, Florida, for the league's restart. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). At the end of the year, he was named All-Pac-10 Third Team and won the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year. [25] On December 1, 2010, he scored 38 points with 9 assists and achieved a new career-high of 15 rebounds in a triple-overtime win over the New Jersey Nets. With the pair both inactive for the start of the season, the Thunder dropped to a 412 record prior to Westbrook's return on November 28 against the New York Knicks. But Will They Align on the Lakers? Gambling problem? Any serious trade would almost certainly have to include Russell Westbrook and his $47 million expiring contract. The Clippers also reportedly have interest in Jazz point guard Mike Conley, which would change the pecking order at the one in L.A. Wall is making $6.5 million on a two-year contract with the Clippers (his $6.8 million is a team option). [53][54][55] On April 12, he scored a career-high 54 points on 21-of-43 shooting in a losing effort to the Indiana Pacers. The San Antonio Spurs have been tied to the Los Angeles Lakers all season as the Lakers try and build around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The medical-grade SURGISPAN chrome wire shelving unit range is fully adjustable so you can easily create a custom shelving solution for your medical, hospitality or coolroom storage facility. But it will take more than that in Los Angeles, where the Clippers will head into the summer with some big questions to answer starting with what to do with Wall. LeBron is now 316 points shy of the NBAs all-time scoring record a record once thought unbreakable held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. [40], After tying a career-high 45 points on February 4, 2015 in a 10291 win over the New Orleans Pelicans,[41] Westbrook broke that mark to score a new career-high of 48 points two days later, this time in a 116113 loss to the Pelicans. In 2018, when the Lakers were attempting to land Kawhi Leonard, Mark Heisler of The Orange County Register reported that "it's one of Popovich's cardinal rules not to help Western Conference rivals, much less one with the tradition and resources of the Lakers." [142] On April 5, his performance of 19 points, 15 assists, and eight rebounds in a 123110 win against the Detroit Pistons ensured he would clinch his third consecutive season averaging a triple-doublethe first time in NBA history. Darvin Ham said there is no timeline for his return yet, hes limited to work in the halfcourt and hasnt been running fullcourt yet. [122] On November 21, he recorded his first triple-double of the season with 11 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds in a 12395 win over the Golden State Warriors. Poeltl is making $9.4 million this season, below his market value, and that lower salary means the most the Spurs (or any team that trades for him) can offer right now is a four-year, $58 million extension. [233], In November 2013, Westbrook signed with Kings and Jaxs Boxer Briefs. There are a couple of major obstacles the teams involved would need to clear before making such a deal, though. pic.twitter.com/WTGBm9EfYP. 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Follow Inside the Spurs on Twitter @InsideTheSpurs. [148] Harden spent his first three seasons in the league (20092012) on the Thunder with Westbrook, and prior to playing in Houston, they last played together in the 2012 NBA Finals. Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus dove deep into the mechanics of a possible three-team deal from there, and in essence, the ice relies on the roughly $37 million worth of cap space the Spurs are capable of creating. Ellis noted that San Antonio is likely done making any moves in free agency but potentially bringing in Russ isnt out of the question. What about one of those first-round selections being a pick swap? So far, despite winning one title in 2020 with the superstar duo, the Lakers have been considered a disappointment, missing the playoffs twice and being bounced in the first round once since trading for AD. 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In the playoffs, he missed the first four games of the opening series against Oklahoma City, which was tied 22. [127] On January 10, he recorded a career-high 24 assists[128] to go with 24 points and 13 rebounds in a 154147 double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs. [citation needed], In the 201112 season, Westbrook was again selected by the coaches to participate in the 2012 NBA All-Star Game. WebRussell (locomotive), a locomotive of the Welsh Highland Railway; Russell Group, a group of British universities; Russell Brands, an American sporting goods and clothing manufacturer; Russell Stover Candies, an American manufacturer of confectionery (chocolate and candy) Russell, a line of automobiles manufactured by the Russell Motor Car Company [82] He joined Robertson (five times) and Wilt Chamberlain (twice) as the only players in NBA history to record 20 triple-doubles in a season. In doing so he claimed his third triple-double of the season and 11th of his career despite resting for the entire fourth quarter. The Pacers havent made traction in trade talks for Westbrook either since their asking price for Myles Turner remains high. All Rights Reserved. [32] Westbrook was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the third consecutive year. Its no secret he needs a change of scenery after a tumultuous first season in LA and although the Spurs arent expected to be contending, hed be coached by Gregg Popovich. Korver played almost five seasons with Atlanta (2012-17) and was an All-Star in 2015. He did not start on his school's varsity team until his junior year,[13] and did not receive his first college recruiting letter until the summer before his senior year. [84] On January 23, Westbrook hit a pull-up jumper with 1.4 seconds left to lift the Thunder to a 9795 win over the Utah Jazz. [196] For the third time in his career and the first since 2015, Westbrook missed the playoffs after a 110121 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Los Angeles, however, still has LeBron James and a healthy Anthony Davis next season. Behind Ivica Zubac, the Clippers have relied heavily on two-way big man Moses Brown but have also looked into a more accomplished center. Kevin Durant Moving Forward With Nets, Impact on NBA, The two sides have since recommitted to one another, Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz recently completed a trade, any trade outcome involving Westbrook's $47.1 million expiring salary. Some options still appear to remain ahead of training camp. *LAL and TOR would have to swap irrelevant picks/cash to make a deal work because each team must swap pieces with every team involved. With Matt Ryan as the only true shooter on the team, the Lakers offense has been exposed time and time again. [121] On November 19, he returned to the line-up after missing five games with a left ankle sprain and had 29 points and 13 assists in a 117113 loss to the Kings. Its a move that simply wouldnt pay off for anyone. There are very few teams capable of absorbing such a contract. That same season, he recorded 14 double-doubles, scored 30 or more points on eight separate occasions, and registered a career-best 51 points at Carson on January 6, 2006. Here is the latest on where things stand with them, according to a report from Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. However, the Clippers need a spark and their two best players to be on the court consistently, but thats another issue entirely and Shams Charania of The Athletic reports they are willing to trade Wall to get it in the form of a backup big. [83] His 21st triple-double of the season came on January 18 in a loss to former teammate Durant and the Golden State Warriors. Enter: Russell Westbrook and his $47.1 million contract. He would swiftly negotiate a buyout or be sent home like John Wall was by the Houston Rockets as the team prioritizes their young players. [86] Heading into All-Star Weekend, Westbrook was averaging 31.1 points, 10.5 rebounds and 10.1 assists in 57 games. Pascal Siakam an All-NBA player would shake up the market but it seems unlikely to be available. Russell Westbrook could still be on the move before the 2022-23 NBA season. It's not as though San Antonio has many other uses for that cap space at this point in the offseason. Hes struggling to fit with the Lakers and perhaps being the leader on a younger team like the Spurs is a solid option. [26] This was his first all-star appearance. Enter: Russell Westbrook and his $47.1 million contract. Awards. Jakob Poeltl and Josh Richardson are helpful veteran talents for a contender, but each is on expiring contracts. Meanwhile, Raptors officials have left rival front offices with the impression, sources said, it would take a haul at least in the ballpark of Atlantas offseason price for Dejounte Murray multiple unprotected first round picks for Toronto to even consider parting with OG Anunoby, a known favorite of Ujiri. Pacers, Spurs and Jazz the most 'obvious' partners in Russell Westbrook trade? There hasnt been a lot of traction in trade talks involving Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving, with the Los Angeles Lakers failing to offer the Brooklyn Nets an enticing enough package. Westbrook also took a career-high 44 shots. The two sides have since recommitted to one another, and more trade activity has sparked as a result. LeBron has done all he could to keep the Lakers in the postseason mix, both with Davis in and out of the lineup. The Spurs would have all the leverage in a potential Russell Westbrook trade, Dejounte Murray is experiencing what real dysfunction looks like. Will a team currently stuck in the middle somewhere Masai Ujiri will not let the team live will make a dramatic move to pivot at the trade deadline? Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook started to bleed from his forehead after taking an elbow to the head from San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins on Saturday. So I think for San Antonio, you saw him do it with Dejounte Murray They got an overwhelming offer from Atlanta, they moved him. The Spurs reportedly werent interested in helping Kawhi Leonard get to his dream destination in 2018 (plus the quality of the packages they were offered has always been up for debate), and rumor has it LeBron preferred Westbrook to DeMar DeRozan in 2021. [201], After severing ties with his agent, Thad Foucher of Wasserman, in July 2022, Westbrook signed Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports for his representation on August 1, 2022. [192], On January 4, 2022, in a 122114 win over the Sacramento Kings, Westbrook had his first game without turnovers since March 14, 2016. [36] Westbrook and the Thunder finished with a 5923 record earning the 2nd seed in the Western Conference. For now, the Spurs still have Jakob Poeltl No team in the NBA wants to pay Westbrook that much. [147] It was the third straight season they were eliminated in the first round. Spurs are below the NBAs minimum team salary. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. Well, the Los Angeles Lakers are apparently looking to solve the riddle. [43] On February 22, Westbrook recorded 21 points and tied a career-high 17 assists in a 11994 win over the Denver Nuggets. Rockets Game Summary October 24, 2019 ESPN", "Russell Westbrook joins Hakeem Olajuwon (1993) as the only Rockets players with 20 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists in a season opener in team history. Knowing they face a real possibility of missing the playoffs again and a potentially uncertain future, the Spurs should demand unprotected first round picks or pick swaps that arent too far down the road, at a minimum. The move comes less than one month after Travis Schlenk stepped down as team president on Dec. 21 and general manager Landry Fields assumed control of daily operations. He has been brilliant, bringing it every night in the season he turned 38 hes a deserving All-Star starter who reached a historic scoring milestone on Sunday night. More than likely, the Spurs will require some serious draft compensation to take Westbrook off the books for the Lakers. [citation needed], To begin the 201516 season, Westbrook and Durant both dropped 40 points against the Orlando Magic on October 30, becoming the first teammates in NBA history to do so multiple times, having previously done it in 2012. He will get more than that in free agency this summer, and any team that trades for him will have to pay enough to keep him. [48], On March 4, Westbrook set career highs with 49 points and 16 rebounds, and added 10 assists for his fourth consecutive triple-double, helping the Thunder defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 123118 in overtime. Halfway into the fourth season of the Kawhi Leonard/Paul George era with the Clippers, there is still a lets see what weve got when everyone is healthy feeling around this team, but at this point are we ever going to see it? Overall, the Nets don't appear to be in any sort of rush. [citation needed] In a Game 4 loss, Westbrook scored a playoff career-high 43 points. Many more teams are buyers than sellers (thanks to the play-in changing the dynamic), which has led the handful of sellers to keep their prices high. Fred VanVleet is a name that interests other teams, but the Raptors are likelier to reach an extension with the 29-year-old point guard after the season than to move him. Whoops.). They would go on to face the 8th seed Houston Rockets in the first round. [105] On December 15, he recorded his 10th triple-double of the season with 27 points, 18 rebounds and 15 assists in a 119117 triple overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers. 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[124] He moved into sole position of third on December 5, recording his 108th career triple-double with 21 points, 17 assists and 15 rebounds in a 114112 win over the Brooklyn Nets. In addition to increasing his triple-double streak, Westbrook surpassed Gary Payton (18,207 points) as the career scoring leader in franchise history. [235], In 2015, Westbrook was named Marketing Creative Director of the denim brand True Religion. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Even when LaMelo Ball gets back, they dont seem to carry much hope of making a playoff run in a stacked Eastern Conference. San Antonio vs. Brooklyn, Final Score: Spurs outlast shorthanded Nets, 106-98. This Fields was promoted to general manager last year. Jeff Bezos reportedly has not placed bid Their focus right now is on resolving the Kevin Durant situation. [33] Despite reports that he would miss the first two weeks of the regular season, Westbrook would miss only the first two games. dark, Russell Westbrook is by far the highest-paid possible trade candidate, but Kendrick Nunn, Lonnie Walker, and Austin Reaves could be included if the Lakers are truly invested in winning now. [143][144][145] The game also secured his position as league leader in assists per game for the third consecutive season, achieved only by six other players in NBA history. [151] In Westbrook's second game as a Rocket on October 26, 2019, he became second all time in career triple-doubles, passing Magic Johnson with a 28-point, 13-assist, and 10-rebound performance in a 126123 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Gambling problem? But for the Lakers, getting Haywards shot creation, Oubres shooting, and Plumlees playmaking at the center position (a spot where they dont have many great options) would be very helpful. [205] On December 9, Westbrook recorded his first career triple-double off the bench with 12 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and four steals in a 133122 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He played the rest of the season on limited minutes and sat out the second night of back-to-backs. All SURGISPAN systems are fully adjustable and designed to maximise your available storage space. [106] After starting the season with an 812 record, the Thunder improved to 2015 with a 124107 win over the Toronto Raptors on December 27. Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus dove deep into the [76], On July 16, 2019, Westbrook was traded to the Houston Rockets for All-Star Chris Paul, two protected first-round picks, and two second-round pick swaps. Just being down one point in the ball They will need to compensate teams for the talent they are sending them and surely for taking on Westbrook's salary, too. Westbrook had 30 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds against the Raptors, as the Thunder won their sixth straight game. Leadership. The bottom line is Spurs have all the leverage in this situation, so they should just sit back and see what they can gain from it, if anything. The question is, should the Spurs be interested in helping their old rivals? That is their largest upset win since March 8, 1997 against the Pacers (+14.5).That was Gregg Popovich's first season as head coach. The Spurs would want an unprotected first-rounder from the Lakers in order to pull this trade off. [107] Two days later, he recorded 40 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists in a 9795 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. On too many nights, LeBron is not enough. It is ideal for use in sterile storerooms, medical storerooms, dry stores, wet stores, commercial kitchens and warehouses, and is constructed to prevent the build-up of dust and enable light and air ventilation. LeBron deserves the help. As of May10, 2021[update], his 182 regular season triple-doubles are the most in NBA history,[222] and his 10 playoff triple-doubles are tied for fourth-most all time. Doug McDermott is signed through 2023-24 but isn't on the most value-friendly deal at $13.75 million per season. In a trade season on simmer (at best), the eyes of the league are on the Toronto Raptors they can turn the market to a boil with just a couple of moves. "[198][199] The coach had kept him in the starting lineup all season despite pressure to bring him off the bench. 5 NBA players who will likely make their first All-Star appearance, ranked. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Westbrook Homes LLC in Mclean, VA | Photos | Reviews | 12 building permits for $770,000. The Clippers are searching for depth in the frontcourt and have discussed guard John Wall in potential deals, league sources say. In any trade outcome involving Westbrook's $47.1 million expiring salary, the Spurs would not have him actually play. Want the latest in breaking news and insider information on the Spurs? At this point, its just a rumor. This deal would be eerily similar to the three-team trade with Miami and Utah, as the Toronto Raptors would be playing a similar role - jumping in the deal to get a player and ensuring that the Lakers would only have to trade one first-round pick. [73] On August 4, 2016, Westbrook signed a three-year, $85.7 million contract extension with the Thunder. [78] On November 30, he recorded his fourth straight triple-double with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in a 126115 overtime win over the Washington Wizards, becoming just the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double heading into December (joining Robertson). Spurs and Lakers could again be trade partners. The San Antonio Spurs have a major dilemma on their hands right now. [170] Westbrook needed only three months with the Wizards and 245 fewer games than Walker,[171] who played three seasons with Washington (19881991). The Thunder finished the season at 5527 and lost to the eventual world champion Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. He was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics, who then relocated to Oklahoma City that same week. LeBron having to carry these Lakers is starting to become overshadowed by the narrative of him chasing history. Choose from mobile bays for a flexible storage solution, or fixed feet shelving systems that can be easily relocated. [242], Westbrook and his wife have three children: one son and twin daughters. He helped Houston advance to the semifinals, where they were eliminated 41 by the Lakers. [12][13] After Barrs' death, Westbrook seemed even more determined to excel in honor of his best friend's memory. The Spurs still have tremendous flexibility under the salary cap, along with veterans Josh Richardson and Doug McDermott. In the spirit of Pelinkas desire to create multi-team trades, heres one that could work out for all parties involved. San Antonio would further their Wembanyama efforts, the Lakers would get some solid (yet not quite as solid as the Jazz trade) depth, and the Raptors would land a big man upgrade in the form of a former player. Fully adjustable shelving with optional shelf dividers and protective shelf ledges enable you to create a customisable shelving system to suit your space and needs. [88], On March 7, Westbrook's career-high 58 points was not enough to lift the Thunder over the Portland Trail Blazers, losing 126121. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. According to a report by NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the Spurs remain optimistic that That being said, the Lakers have a bloated salary, Russell Westbrook is by far the highest-paid possible trade On a team without a single member from its 2008 Olympic gold-medal team, Westbrook was considered a star on the team. Nothing came of it at the time, but with it becoming more and more clear that last season will repeat itself for the Lakers if they dont make a change quickly, the rumor mill is churning back up. It was also Westbrook's sixth triple-double in March, the most by a player in a calendar month since Jordan had seven in April 1989. 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