"TF he think he got a choice?", "Lakers have requested a trade from the Westbrook experience though" - Fans lose it as news breaks about Russell Westbrook not requesting trade from LA Lakers
Rumors of Russell Westbrook potentially leaving the LA Lakers have gained steam since the 2021-22 season came to an end. Westbrook parting with long-time agent Thad Foucher over "irreconcilable differences" also suggests there are internal issues at play.
However, Dan Woike of the LA Times recently reported that Russell Westbrook never requested a trade from the LA Lakers.
Multiple sources tell the @latimes that Russell Westbrook has never requested a trade from the Lakers.
Fans on social media were quick to react to the report, sending in hilarious responses. Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter:
@DanWoikeSports @latimes Why would he request a trade when everyone and their grandmammy knows LA is trying to get rid of him? This means nothing.
@RichStapless @DanWoikeSports @latimes So the report means nothing lol yall are buying the woj comments but then say this means nothing
@DanWoikeSports @latimes Look. Russell Westbrook, ok, never requested a trade.
That's true.
It's more like the entire Lakers Nation (the fans, the team, FO) are the ones who are requesting for it. 🤔
@DanWoikeSports @latimes he getting traded anyways https://t.co/JVeoc6Hdak
@DanWoikeSports @latimes Like he has a choice.. https://t.co/ecJWNSr5Yt
@DanWoikeSports @latimes Tf he think he got a choice ??🤣🤣
@DanWoikeSports @latimes The Lakers have requested a trade from the Westbrook experience though
@DanWoikeSports @latimes Lakers requested a trade from Westbrook though. https://t.co/vPjmE86o7G
@DanWoikeSports @latimes Lakers have requested a trade from him
@DanWoikeSports @latimes My sources tell me everyone in LA has requested we trade Russell
@DanWoikeSports @latimes Just because you do not want to leave a marriage does not mean your partner does not want an uncontested divorce expeditiously.. https://t.co/d2TmKqD2c4
@DanWoikeSports @latimes Don't think he's requesting it, but the Lakers are doing the attempting.
@DanWoikeSports @latimes Go ahead and do it @russwest44 it’ll make it a lot easier
@DanWoikeSports @latimes Neither he, nor Kyrie want a trade. They would love to return after exit interviews that singed eyebrows…
@DanWoikeSports @latimes Never requested but wants out
Does Russell Westbrook parting with his agent mean he will leave the LA Lakers?
Adrian Wojnarowski reported on the news of Westbrook's split with long-time agent Thad Foucher. The two worked together for 14 years, making their split all the more surprising.
After 14 years, Lakers star Russell Westbrook and his agent Thad Foucher of Wasserman have parted ways, Foucher tells ESPN: es.pn/3cm36gM
The two split due to "irreconcilable differences" and Foucher reportedly said that Westbrook should stay and embrace his role under new Lakers head coach Darvin Ham. Considering that the 33-year-old has been traded from three teams in the last three seasons already, a fourth would damage his image and value significantly.
Additionally, Foucher also mentioned that LA would have to package assets with Westbrook if they wish to trade him now. While Westbrook's former agent is of the belief that the 33-year-old remains a first-ballot Hall of Famer, the guard finds himself in a rather tricky situation.
It's unclear at the moment which teams would be willing to take on Westbrook and his contract. A move to Brooklyn in exchange for Kyrie Irving has been reported, and with the San Antonio Spurs emerging as a third party to facilitate the trade, the Lakers may have found an avenue to move the superstar.
Report: Spurs trade ‘closest to happening’ involves Kyrie Irving to Lakers and Russell Westbrook to San Antonio lakersdaily.com/report-spurs-t…
Westbrook, who has one year remaining on his contract, averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists last season for the Lakers.