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Momentum building towards Kyrie Irving for Russell Westbrook trade | HoopsHype SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reports that according to his sources, there is momentum building towards a Kyrie Irving for Russell Westbrook deal. Ian also touches on the Kevin Durant...

JULY 3, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Kyrie Irving trade rumors: Nets, Lakers engaging in potential All-Star swap with Russell Westbrook The Nets and Lakers are "actively engaged" in trade discussions centered around Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook, Yahoo Sports' Chris Hayn...

JULY 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kyrie Irving trade rumors: Nets, Lakers engaging in potential All-Star swap with Russell Westbrook The Nets and Lakers are "actively engaged" in trade discussions centered around Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook, Yahoo Sports' Chris Hayn...

JULY 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kyrie Irving for Russell Westbrook? Lakers, Nets in talks

The Lakers and Nets are reportedly discussing a Kyrie Irving-Russell Westbrook deal. Should L.A. go all-in for Irving?

JULY 3, 2022

Report: Kyrie Irving for Russell Westbrook trade possible Two formerly successful but volatile partnerships could be reunited.

JULY 3, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Lakers, Nets discussing Kyrie Irving-Russell Westbrook swap | HoopsHype The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are actively engaged in discussions on a trade package that would send star point guard Russell Westbrook to Brooklyn in exchange for star...

JULY 2, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Kevin Durant: Three potential destinations for Nets' star

Kevin Durant has asked for a trade from Brooklyn. Where will he end up next? Nick Wright lists three potential scenarios.

JULY 1, 2022

NBA free agency opens Thursday, starting deal-making season

Free agency opens Thursday in the NBA

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers News: LA Front Office 'Planning' On Starting Next Season with Russell Westbrook on the Roster The Athletic’s Jovan Buha reports that the Lakers brass is planning on the 2022-2023 season beginning with Russell Westbrook in purple and g...

JUNE 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Logic Behind Bringing Russell Westbrook to Charlotte In the video at the top of this page Hornets Fan turned TikToker/Aspiring YouTuber Embrey Morton (@embreyNBA) gives his perspective on the c...

JUNE 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

With Russell Westbrook returning, Lakers enter free agency with little flexibility The Lakers enter free agency with the taxpayer midlevel exception and minimum contracts to fill out their roster after Russell Westbrook opt...

JUNE 29, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Russell Westbrook will return to Lakers, but that shouldn't preclude trade possibilities For a Westbrook-Lakers partnership to work, it’s going to take a level of sacrifice the 33-year-old has yet to show in his NBA career.

JUNE 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Russell Westbrook opts in with Lakers for $47.1 million

Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook is opting in to his $47.1 million player option.

JUNE 28, 2022

To no surprise, Russell Westbrook exercises $47 million option with Lakers - The Boston Globe Westbrook, 33, would not have commanded that money had he chosen to become a free agent.

JUNE 28, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Russell Westbrook to exercise his option and remain a Laker for another season LOS ANGELES — Russell Westbrook will exercise his player option and stay under contract for another season, guaranteeing a $47 million salar...

JUNE 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers: Russell Westbrook Officially Picks Up His Player Option Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has elected to pick up his player option for the 2022-2023 season.

JUNE 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lakers: Russell Westbrook Officially Picks Up His Player Option Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has elected to pick up his player option for the 2022-2023 season.

JUNE 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers: Russell Westbrook Officially Picks Up His Player Option Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has elected to pick up his player option for the 2022-2023 season.

JUNE 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tuesday's NBA: Russell Westbrook exercises $47M option with Lakers Russell Westbrook had until Wednesday to make up his mind on the option, which will make this the fifth and final season of a $207 million c...

JUNE 28, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Lakers' Russell Westbrook sends a pointed message to haters with Beyoncé song after he picks up player option Russell Westbrook is staying with the Lakers, and he's not going to let them "break his soul."

JUNE 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM