Reports have surfaced claiming that Russell Westbrook will no longer be with Oklahoma City Thunder as he might be traded to San Antonio Spurs or Boston Celtics. If this happens, Kawhi Leonard of San Antonio Spurs is said to be coming to OKC.
After Kevin Durant announced last July 4 that he would be leaving Oklahoma City Thunder for Golden State Warriors, speculations about Westbrook have started. Accordingly, due to this, Westbrook has been adamant to signing with any team despite Oklahoma City Thunder wanting to extend his contract with the NBA team.
Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Worried About Losing Russell Westbrook
The general manager of Oklahoma City Thunder, Sam Presti, reportedly is worried about the possibility of trading Westbrook since he just lost Durant to Golden State Warriors. Accordingly, Presti has gone out of his way to talk to other NBA teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, and Milwaukee Bucks as to who would want to acquire Westbrook if he decides to really not signing an extension of his contract with Oklahoma City Thunder.
Who Will Oklahoma City Thunder Acquire if Westbrook Will be Traded?
Accordingly, there have been names thrown as to who will be taking the place of Westbrook in case he does head to Boston Celtics or San Antonio Spurs.
Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart, Jae Crowder, Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett could be sent to Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles Lakers is reportedly willing to send D' Angelo Russell, Julius, Randle or Brandon Ingram. Both Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers is willing to send two of their player in exchange for Westbrook, Insquisitor reported. Other reports are saying, however, that Los Angeles Lakers might want to wait until Westbrook is under free agency so they won't have to trade anyone.
Kawhi Leonard of San Antonio Spurs Traded for Russell Westbrook?
If the reports are true that Oklahoma City Thunder's Westbrook has been traded to San Antonio Spurs, this may mean that Kawhi Leonard will be coming to OKC. Presti reportedly asked for Leonard when he spoke with Los Angeles Lakers.
Other rumors have surfaced saying that this might not work at all because Westbrook's contract expires after next season while Leonard is still on a contract for three more seasons.
