Russell Westbrook: Lakers Close To Landing Wizards PG For Kuzma, Caldwell-Pope, Harrell and 21’ First Round Pick

EL SEGUNDO, CA — According to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers are closing in on a deal to land Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook

Westbrook, the modern-day Oscar Robertson, has led the league in triple doubles since being drafted fourth overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2008 NBA Draft out of UCLA — and followed them to Oklahoma City with additional stops in Houston and Washington — could be the missing piece in helping his hometown Lakers capture their 18th NBA title.

Pending approval, Westbrook would join a revamped Lakers team led by Lebron James and Anthony Davis in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell and this year’s first round pick.

In 65 games with the Wizards, the 32-year-old Westbrook averaged a triple-double in scoring 22.2 points, 11.5 rebounds and 11.7 assists. For the season, Westbrook shot 43.9 percent from the field, 31.5 percent from three-point range and 65.6 percent from the free throw line.