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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 former Russell Westbrook teammates to sign

By Jason Reed

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 31: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards dribbles against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 31, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 31: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards dribbles against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 31, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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The Los Angeles Lakers made the first monumental trade of the 2021 NBA offseason on Thursday as the team traded for former MVP point guard, Russell Westbrook. The Lakers now have a big three of Westbrook, Anthony Davis and LeBron James that is going to be very interesting to watch.

It is fair to question the fit of Westbrook on this team, especially his ball-dominant nature alongside LeBron. It is also fair to point out that despite having superstar teammate after superstar teammate, Westbrook has not had very much playoff success, not making it out of the second round since the Thunder blew a 3-1 lead against the Golden State Warriors in 2016.

However, the team is undeniably talented and LeBron James has one of the best basketball minds we have ever seen. If anyone will figure this out it is LeBron and co. At the very least, the Lakers will be much better in the regular season.

That is assuming that the team surrounds the stars with the right free agents. The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of roster left to fill out and not a lot of money to spend. With the superstar trio alone checking in at over $120 million, the Lakers are going to rely on minimum contracts to fill out the roster.

Perhaps the Los Angeles Lakers can target free agents who are familiar with Russell Westbrook.

Russell Westbrook is definitely an interesting player to play with and to help ease the transition Rob Pelinka could look at free agents who have experience playing with the former MVP. There are several options available on the market that formerly played with Westbrook.

Here are three former Russell Westbrook teammates that the Los Angeles Lakers could sign in free agency.

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