Russell Westbrook was supposed to mesh brilliantly with LeBron James to create a “two-headed, turbocharging, floor-commanding, do-everything duo” for the Los Angeles Lakers. It hasn’t panned out and the two sides appear willing to end the failed experiment.

According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, Westbrook and the Lakers have “mutual interest” in parting ways and an offseason trade is on the horizon. The “seven-years rule” would allow them to offload Westbrook’s contract – he’s due $47 million next season – and package the nine-time All-Star with either a 2027 or 2029 first-round pick. That would be the best-case scenario.

So, the framework is in place for a potential blockbuster trade this offseason. Would the Philadelphia 76ers want to enter that sweepstakes? Maybe. Heavy’s Sean Deveney and Steve Bulpett recently discussed a path for Westbrook to land in the City of Brotherly Love. It’s not as far-fetched as you might think depending on how the Lakers view Tobias Harris.

“You could do Russell Westbrook for Tobias Harris, and that would make for some interesting times for the reporters of Philadelphia,” Deveney said. “You do Westbrook, throw in that 2027 first-round pick and you get back Tobias Harris – you’re out of the Westbrook woods at least. Not so sure Philly wants that.”