If you routinely watched the Los Angeles Lakers last NBA season, you’re sure to agree that they could use a point guard with better floor awareness.

Also, kudos to you. It’s obvious that you’re a dedicated fan. Nobody else would have routinely watched the Los Angeles Lakers last year.

After all, this team was a mess. Poor decision-making and even worse floor spacing plagued this team throughout 2021-22. It’s fair to say that their 33-win finish was one of the most disappointing in NBA history.

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These 2 Trades Send Hornets’ Terry Rozier To Lakers

Nobody should be surprised if this team makes big changes this summer. If those big changes involve finding a new home for Russell Westbrook, that should be equally unsurprising.

If the Los Angeles Lakers can find value for the former MVP by attaching first-round picks to his contract, that’s a route they’d have to consider.

Here’s a trade with the Indiana Pacers that has them doing exactly that.

Indiana Pacers Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick, 2028 First-Round Pick Swap

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Malcolm Brogdon, G TJ McConnell, C Goga Bitadze

How the mighty have fallen.