Lakers trade rumors: Russell Westbrook-D'Angelo Russell three-way deal being discussed with Timberwolves, Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timber wolves and Utah Jazz are discussing a three-team trade that would send Russell Westbrook and draft compensation to Utah and D'Angelo Russell to Los Angeles, according to Shams Charania and Tony Jones of The Athletic. Utah would receive at least one first-round pick, presumably from the Lakers, in order to make the deal. According to Charania and Jones, the deal could also send Mike Conley from Utah to Minnesota. However, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Jazz are engaged in Conley talks with other teams. Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley could also potentially be in the deal, according to Charania, and the sides are currently discussing draft compensation and pick protections. The Lakers have been trying to trade Westbrook since the offseason, but have thus far failed to find a suitable deal. There were rumors in the offseason that they were close t...