Lakers rumors: 3 reasons they still have a shot at Russell Westbrook

By Keith Rivas | Jun 18, 2017

Apr 25, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks at the scoreboard late in the fourth quarter while the Thunder play the Houston Rockets in the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Houston Rockets won 105 to 99 .Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

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The latest Lakers rumors look at why there’s still a chance to get Russell Westbrook.

One of the biggest parts of this summer is the time where teams look to reload on talent. The championship chase is over, and the next one has officially begun. Everybody is 0-0 and the choices they make between June and October will change their outlook of the next regular season.

For the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the biggest hurdles that they face is signing valuable free agents.

While not all free agency wants or needs can be addressed in one summer, necessarily, there’s a chance for things to get crazy in the near future. One of the stars that the Lakers could have their eyes on soon is point guard Russell Westbrook.

Still playing in Oklahoma City, Westbrook did all that he could by himself, but still couldn’t get out of the first round. The Houston Rockets proved to be too much for them, and they were just a three seed.

That doesn’t always change the free agency race, but with that in mind, here are three reasons Los Angeles could be the next stop for Russell Westbrook.

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