Ouch, anyway, it is what it is, so I guess we can say that we won't see Westbrook in Lakers uniform. Probably the same toxic environment as what Kyrie's situation in the Nets right now. And even though there is an assurance from their new coach that he will be in the starting lineup, Russ still wanted out of the Lakers. So, is he going to Rich Paul? 
Not much detail is released to the public that's why we are ended up in speculations
The term "'irreconcilable differences'' does have many possible answers and if they tend to keep behind the doors, we have to leave it that way
Regardless if Westbrook will be traded or not, the Lakers are still Lakers. It's even better for me that WB will stay and do the experiment one more season as I'm sure WB is already used to playing with the Lakers even if it's just one season.
New acquired players, new coach, new system - they don't need another for it as chemistry will be in question again.
True, it's all speculation right now, him and his agent has been working together ever since WB joined the NBA if I'm not mistaken, but it is what it is. Maybe we really don't know what's the real reason behind, but it was just shocking news.
For sure we want him to stay with the Lakers and see how it goes with the new system. And who knows, maybe it will work, maybe not.
LeBron really tore it up in the Drew League today. Putting up 42 and 16 against the mostly amateur competition. Pretty amazing that he's still able to dominate like this at his age. Looking like if he can stay healthy next year will be another big one.
In other news,
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