Beijing time on July 16th, there was originally a day without any news. Until about 10 o'clock in the morning, an ESPN report broke the tranquility: Due to irreconcilable differences, Westbrook and his agent who had cooperated for 14 years Thad Foucher completely parted ways. The news of was sudden. Since entering the league in 2008, Westbrook has always had a cooperative relationship with Thad Foucher.
Thad Foucher issued a statement, officially announcing the matter: " I believe Westbrook's best choice is to stay with the Lakers. Because this summer's market has proven that the Lakers want to send Westbrook away, they can only take it. With additional assets (draft picks). And Westbrook went to a new team and may be bought out. This kind of transaction will only reduce his value." The reason why the deal failed was because the Lakers were unwilling to pay more for a first-round pick. Thad Foucher suggested that Westbrook would be better off staying with the Lakers first and accepting the starting role and positioning (improving defense) given to him by new coach Hamm. This has been made very clear. The difference between the two is whether to stay with the Lakers.
The agent suggested that Westbrook play with the Lakers for one year and wait until the contract ends next summer before finding a new club. Westbrook just wants to leave the Lakers this summer. He feels that this team is not suitable for him. Thad Foucher said that there are irreconcilable differences between Westbrook and I on Westbrook’s path forward and planning, so we will no longer cooperate.
htmlThe 114-year partnership broke down, which was a difficult decision for Westbrook. Even if a new agent is found, it is still unknown whether the Lakers can be persuaded to send Westbrook away with a first-round pick. Seeing the news about Westbrook, the agent of James and Rich Paul wrote: "It's a cold game! (This is a cold game)" Then the question is: Since Wei Shao If he doesn't want to leave the Lakers, has he officially applied for a trade? Today, "Los Angeles Times" reporter Dan Woike wrote: " Westbrook has never applied for a trade to the Lakers! " is actually not a contradiction. Regardless of whether Westbrook has applied for a trade or not, the Lakers still want to send him away. The Lakers also know that Westbrook wants to leave the team.
During this offseason, the Lakers have been selling Westbrook. This is no secret, but they are unwilling to take the first-round pick (1 or 2). What is strange is that Westbrook liked a tweet: ( fires agent) has absolutely nothing to do with the Lakers' situation! However, as of the publication of the leader's report, Westbrook himself has not issued a statement to clarify or refute the rumors.
htmlOn July 9th, during the Summer League Lakers vs Suns, both James and Westbrook came to watch the game. According to Lakers team reporter Kyle Goon, James and Westbrook did not sit together, and the two did not have any public contact. The Athletic reporter Jovan Buha said that Westbrook was a little emotional about James pushing him to replace Irving.
Spurs reporter LJ Ellis recently reported that the Spurs are likely to participate in the transaction between the Nets and the Lakers. This summer, the Spurs freed up nearly $40 million in space to take over Westbrook's contract. But in return, the Spurs want an unprotected first-round pick from the Lakers. Westbrook's current contract has one year and $47 million left.
has one thing to say, do you think Westbrook can leave the Lakers this summer?
