Michael Jordan reportedly has interest in acquiring Westbrook, Pacers joined the chat

[Highbbiq]

I'd love to see and hear MJ losing it and start constantly calling Westbrook by his real - Westbrick - name since he has started building homes in Charlote now.

[Infinite Llamas]

Rozier seems very well liked by his teammates. Is the boat really worth rocking for a negative player like Westbrook at this point?

Charlotte needs a rim protector above all else. Trading for Westbrook wouldn’t move the needle at all.

[Pharmcat]

Getting off Hayward’s last year and getting out of Rozier’s extension sounds like a win to me. Not sure about the Lakers.

We will only have team options and Bridges extension on our cap if we’re able to do this trade. Lamelo, Bridges+ 70 million in cap space. How is this bad?

I think is a win win for both.

Hornets unload 2 bad contracts, and LA the evil Russ that keep LA away of the ring

Hornets gets a massive expiring, and LA two win now players for the last year/s of Lebron, on the long term the Rozier contract is not that bad. Hornets will be able to match a posible RFA max contract offer to Miles from OKC/pistons/magic teams.

I think lakers be better off giving a pick and getting hield/Brogdon. But yes these type of deals is what LAL will get back for WB

[TheLand13]

This isn't a move they made, this is a hypothetical scenario that lets us access cap space a little bit earlier to add a piece to our young core. Do you actually think Hayward and Rozier for a year of Westbrook is some kind of franchise shattering move? Our core is LaMelo and Bridges, Rozier and Hayward are very good players that fit LeBron James and Anthony Davis window much better than they fit LaMelo and Bridges.

To your comment about free agency, well maybe nobody will sign with us, but eventually the money is gonna come off, if they have a target that fits the timeline, maybe it's worth it. Lakers may even be desperate enough to sweeten the deal

Exactly. You just laid out why this is a good move for LA. It only benefits you IF you manage to land someone. You shouldn’t do a trade if it’s very clear the other team will benefit more from it.

You’re better off doing this move for John Wall. At least we know the rockets don’t become potential contenders if you do that trade.

Why would the Hornets care about creating a potential contender in the West? Its not their timeline or conference.

You seem to be pointing out his bias in backing his team no matter what (i dont think this is a bad trade, so i dont get that part), but you seemingly gloss over your own bias. This is the only situation the Hornets will have to get off those 2 contracts..now i dont know if they want to do it or not, but there is no other team willing to give 50 mill in expirings for those 2. It at the very least seems like something the Hornets would consider, given their fans reaction to the rumor

This is not the only situation where the hornets can get out of those contracts. If that’s the case then the hornets GM is worse at this job than I thought.

There are great examples in NBA history of teams doing cap moves properly. This is a terrible way to go about it.

[Snakebites]

I wanted Westbrook to be successful later in his career, I really did.

But I think we're past the point of a happy ending here.

[KembaWalker]

Exactly. You just laid out why this is a good move for LA. It only benefits you IF you manage to land someone. You shouldn’t do a trade if it’s very clear the other team will benefit more from it.

You’re better off doing this move for John Wall. At least we know the rockets don’t become potential contenders if you do that trade.

Why would the Hornets care about creating a potential contender in the West? Its not their timeline or conference.

You seem to be pointing out his bias in backing his team no matter what (i dont think this is a bad trade, so i dont get that part), but you seemingly gloss over your own bias. This is the only situation the Hornets will have to get off those 2 contracts..now i dont know if they want to do it or not, but there is no other team willing to give 50 mill in expirings for those 2. It at the very least seems like something the Hornets would consider, given their fans reaction to the rumor

This is not the only situation where the hornets can get out of those contracts. If that’s the case then the hornets GM is worse at this job than I thought.

There are great examples in NBA history of teams doing cap moves properly. This is a terrible way to go about it.

You can give us Kevin Love for Hayward if you think he's so valuable. The outlet passes would be fun

That extra year doesn't sound so great huh?

[mademan]

Exactly. You just laid out why this is a good move for LA. It only benefits you IF you manage to land someone. You shouldn’t do a trade if it’s very clear the other team will benefit more from it.

You’re better off doing this move for John Wall. At least we know the rockets don’t become potential contenders if you do that trade.

Why would the Hornets care about creating a potential contender in the West? Its not their timeline or conference.

You seem to be pointing out his bias in backing his team no matter what (i dont think this is a bad trade, so i dont get that part), but you seemingly gloss over your own bias. This is the only situation the Hornets will have to get off those 2 contracts..now i dont know if they want to do it or not, but there is no other team willing to give 50 mill in expirings for those 2. It at the very least seems like something the Hornets would consider, given their fans reaction to the rumor

This is not the only situation where the hornets can get out of those contracts. If that’s the case then the hornets GM is worse at this job than I thought.

There are great examples in NBA history of teams doing cap moves properly. This is a terrible way to go about it.

I highly doubt that. How many teams have 50mill in expirings? How many teams want Hayward at that contract? Some might want Rozier, but that would be difficult to find.

This is a perfect storm of desperation from the Lakers allowing the Hornets to clear some unwanted salary. Im not saying they should, but it's far, far from a bad move for them.

Most important consideration for the Hornets is that 2023 is the last summer before Lamelo gets his max, which will make it harder (not impossible) to add considerable talent in FA.

[TheLand13]

Why would the Hornets care about creating a potential contender in the West? Its not their timeline or conference.

You seem to be pointing out his bias in backing his team no matter what (i dont think this is a bad trade, so i dont get that part), but you seemingly gloss over your own bias. This is the only situation the Hornets will have to get off those 2 contracts..now i dont know if they want to do it or not, but there is no other team willing to give 50 mill in expirings for those 2. It at the very least seems like something the Hornets would consider, given their fans reaction to the rumor

This is not the only situation where the hornets can get out of those contracts. If that’s the case then the hornets GM is worse at this job than I thought.

There are great examples in NBA history of teams doing cap moves properly. This is a terrible way to go about it.

You can give us Kevin Love for Hayward if you think he's so valuable. The outlet passes would be fun

That extra year doesn't sound so great huh?

I won’t say no… as long as you give us roz too.

You can have… umm, idk, Sexton? Yeah you can get Sexton.

[TheLand13]

Why would the Hornets care about creating a potential contender in the West? Its not their timeline or conference.

You seem to be pointing out his bias in backing his team no matter what (i dont think this is a bad trade, so i dont get that part), but you seemingly gloss over your own bias. This is the only situation the Hornets will have to get off those 2 contracts..now i dont know if they want to do it or not, but there is no other team willing to give 50 mill in expirings for those 2. It at the very least seems like something the Hornets would consider, given their fans reaction to the rumor

This is not the only situation where the hornets can get out of those contracts. If that’s the case then the hornets GM is worse at this job than I thought.

There are great examples in NBA history of teams doing cap moves properly. This is a terrible way to go about it.

I highly doubt that. How many teams have 50mill in expirings? How many teams want Hayward at that contract? Some might want Rozier, but that would be difficult to find.

This is a perfect storm of desperation from the Lakers allowing the Hornets to clear some unwanted salary. Im not saying they should, but it's far, far from a bad move for them.

Most important consideration for the Hornets is that 2023 is the last summer before Lamelo gets his max, which will make it harder (not impossible) to add considerable talent in FA.

My own team would probably love a deal like this. I guess it’s up to you to decide what Charlotte would take in return.

[kuclas]

People making fun of Westbrook/wall deal end the contract. How are the heat gotta to do with jimmy butler

Butler can’t shoot but can still get to the rim FOR NOW.

Let’s see how butlers 2024-25 and 2025/26 age 35 and 36 season look at 48/52 million.

So don’t laugh at Westbrook deals. It’s gonna to come back and hit other teams as well or players being mocked like Westbrook and Wall. But guess what? Westbrook and wall don’t care. Their contracts are guaranteed

[Klayforspicy]

People making fun of Westbrook/wall deal end the contract. How are the heat gotta to do with jimmy butler

Butler can’t shoot but can still get to the rim FOR NOW.

Let’s see how butlers 2024-25 and 2025/26 age 35 and 36 season look at 48/52 million.

So don’t laugh at Westbrook deals. It’s gonna to come back and hit other teams as well or players being mocked like Westbrook and Wall. But guess what? Westbrook and wall don’t care. Their contracts are guaranteed

Butler game never relied on burst, he came into the league playing like an effective Andre Roberson

[SeanieWard]

RIP LaMelo Ball if this happens

[TheLand13]

People making fun of Westbrook/wall deal end the contract. How are the heat gotta to do with jimmy butler

Butler can’t shoot but can still get to the rim FOR NOW.

Let’s see how butlers 2024-25 and 2025/26 age 35 and 36 season look at 48/52 million.

So don’t laugh at Westbrook deals. It’s gonna to come back and hit other teams as well or players being mocked like Westbrook and Wall. But guess what? Westbrook and wall don’t care. Their contracts are guaranteed

Butler plays elite defense…

[LAL1947]

I think it would be quite fitting for MJ, being the gracious true GOAT that he is, to come to Lebron's aid and rescue the last year's of the faux-GOAT's career from this blunder he made (i.e., to bring Westbrick instead of DeRozan and/or Hield). Everyone needs a little helps some times.

[Luke Skyowner]

MJ heard Lebron was in the running for GOAT bad GM, and he wont be outdone. Hayward/Rozier/1st rounder incoming for Westbrook

there we go..took it personally too!

[Swish1906]

"...s expiring contract"

Fixed title

[mg]

This is not the only situation where the hornets can get out of those contracts. If that’s the case then the hornets GM is worse at this job than I thought.

There are great examples in NBA history of teams doing cap moves properly. This is a terrible way to go about it.

You can give us Kevin Love for Hayward if you think he's so valuable. The outlet passes would be fun

That extra year doesn't sound so great huh?

I won’t say no… as long as you give us roz too.

You can have… umm, idk, Sexton? Yeah you can get Sexton.

I can tell you 100% the Cavs would not take Rozier's contract. They are only giving out tradeable contracts at this point. I do think they try to re-sign Sexton but it certainly won't be at the dollar amount that Charlotte is paying Rozier.

[mademan]

This is not the only situation where the hornets can get out of those contracts. If that’s the case then the hornets GM is worse at this job than I thought.

There are great examples in NBA history of teams doing cap moves properly. This is a terrible way to go about it.

I highly doubt that. How many teams have 50mill in expirings? How many teams want Hayward at that contract? Some might want Rozier, but that would be difficult to find.

This is a perfect storm of desperation from the Lakers allowing the Hornets to clear some unwanted salary. Im not saying they should, but it's far, far from a bad move for them.

Most important consideration for the Hornets is that 2023 is the last summer before Lamelo gets his max, which will make it harder (not impossible) to add considerable talent in FA.

My own team would probably love a deal like this. I guess it’s up to you to decide what Charlotte would take in return.

I doubt Cleveland would move Love straight up for Hayward. Cleveland themselves will have ample cap space in 2023 and have zero reason to throw that away for Hayward.

As a Cavs fan, you would actually do that trade? Cause i very much hate it for Cleveland

[kuclas]

People making fun of Westbrook/wall deal end the contract. How are the heat gotta to do with jimmy butler

Butler can’t shoot but can still get to the rim FOR NOW.

Let’s see how butlers 2024-25 and 2025/26 age 35 and 36 season look at 48/52 million.

So don’t laugh at Westbrook deals. It’s gonna to come back and hit other teams as well or players being mocked like Westbrook and Wall. But guess what? Westbrook and wall don’t care. Their contracts are guaranteed

Butler plays elite defense…

For now butler does play elite defense.

He’s for 4 years left. The last two season will be really unknown.

Westbrook was still all nba 2 season ago 2019-2020 just remember that.

Lebron and Kd and Cp3 are the exceptions to going strong in their age 33 and up seasons.

[facothomas22]

I can't see the Hornets doing this. As bad as Michael Jordan is when it comes to making trade/free agents,I can't see him making any trade for Russell Westbrook. Any trade for Westbrook would make the Hornets a worse team for next season. Yes this would mean they would free up up cap space,however Russell Westbrook would be a terrible mentor for Lemalo Ball and would stunt his growth. They are much better off just keeping Gordan Haywood for 2 more year before he leaves for free agency anyway. Far as Terry Rozier goes, doesn't his contract expire at the end of this season? In that case,just let him walk. Also I can't how Mitch Kupchak would be willing to do anything that could help the Lakers. Plus any Russell Westbrook trade invole the Lakers trading a 2027 first round pick,which the Lakers have shown they are not willing to do based on them not trading for John Wall eariler this season when the Rockets asked for their 2027 first round pick then. Based on all of this,I say Lakers are stuck with Russell Westbrook for next season.