Did Russell Westbrook go to Houston?
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Asked by: Sean Ramirez
Westbrook, a nine-time All Star point guard and the 2017 NBA MVP, spent the bulk of his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder before being traded to Houston in 2019. The 32-year-old averaged 27.2 points and 7.9 rebounds in the most recent NBA season.
Did Westbrook request a trade in Houston?
In the aftermath of trading George to L.A., Oklahoma City became open to moving Westbrook and sent him to the Rockets. A year later, with James Harden ready to leave, Westbrook requested his own trade from Houston. The Rockets dealt him to the Wizards.
Who did Houston get for Russell Westbrook?
guard John Wall
One offer that was on the table at the deadline, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, was sending Westbrook and a first-round pick to Houston in exchange for oft-injured guard John Wall. According to Spotrac’s Keith Smith, that offer from the Rockets still stands.
Why was Westbrook traded to Houston?
Another reason why the Thunder wanted to move Westbrook was his salary – he was owed $171.1 million over the next four seasons and set to earn a whopping $47.1 million in 2022-23, the final year of his contract. On July 12, 2019, the Thunder sent Westbrook to Houston to join forces with former teammate James Harden.
Is Russell Westbrook still with Houston?
Westbrook has represented the United States national team twice, winning gold medals in the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Olympics. In 2019, he was traded to the Houston Rockets, playing one season for the organization before being traded again to the Washington Wizards in 2020.
Did Lakers trade Westbrook?
In order to acquire Westbrook, the Lakers sent Kyle Kuzma, Montrez Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Wizards (plus their 2021 first-round pick).
Can Lakers trade Westbrook?
The Lakers have four options with Westbrook: they can trade him, waive and stretch him, buy him out, or run it back with him next season.
What did the Lakers give up to get Russell Westbrook?
The Lakers went all-in to acquire Russell Westbrook in a trade with the Washington Wizards, sending away Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and their 2021 first-round pick.
