What did Lakers get in trade?

LeBron James was pumped. The full trade had the Lakers getting Westbrook, a 2024 second-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick; the Wizards receive Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma, and the Lakers’ No. 22 pick in Thursday’s draft, which Washington traded again to the Pacers to get Aaron Holiday.

Why did the Rockets trade Chris Paul?

The real reason the Houston Rockets traded Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook is because owner Tilman Fertitta thought Paul’s contract “was the worst he’d ever seen in business or sports,” according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. However, like Paul, Westbrook has a terrible contract as well.

Who did Houston Rockets get in trade?

Houston acquired three players in the deal, getting Victor Oladipo from the Pacers, Dante Exum from the Cavaliers and Rodions Kurucs from the Nets. How would you rate your streaming quality? “What’s super exciting about this deal is it gives us flexibility,” Stone said.

How did Jeremy Lin get into NBA?

Undrafted out of college, Lin signed with his hometown Golden State Warriors in 2010. He seldom played in his rookie season and received assignments to the NBA Development League (D-League). Lin’s stellar play during the season helped the Knicks make the 2012 playoffs; it also catapulted him to international fame.

Who did the Lakers give up for Westbrook?

Washington Wizards
The Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs completed a five-team trade that sent Russell Westbrook to join the Lakers with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. What grade do the Lakers deserve for the trade? December 30, 2021.

Why did Rockets trade for Westbrook?

Westbrook only spent one season in Houston but reportedly requested a trade last month in hopes of finding a better fit and culture. Wall has not played in a game since December 2018 after suffering a left heel injury then a torn left Achilles tendon during rehab.

What did the Thunder get for Chris Paul?

Paul was acquired by the Thunder from the Houston Rockets last summer in exchange for Russell Westbrook, two future first-round picks and two pick swaps. Adding another future first-rounder increases the haul for Westbrook to three firsts, plus the pick swaps (along with one successful year with Paul).

What did the Rockets get from the trade?

Houston made the biggest trade of the season back in January, sending James Harden to Brooklyn in a four-team deal. In return, the Rockets received Dante Exum, Rodions Kurucs, Victor Oladipo, four first-round picks (all unprotected) and four first-round pick swaps.