According to NBA reporter Kevin O'Conner, Lakers guard Russell Westbrook III is drawing "real" trade interest from the Charlotte Hornets. (Kevin O'Conner)
Fantasy Impact
With rumors of the Lakers trying to move Westbrook and the Hornets rumored to move Gordon Hayward, a potential swap would make sense for each side. With some more potential pieces to be added, a core deal makes sense for both sides as Hayward has multiple seasons left on his contract but offers a more win-now approach to the Lakers, while Westbrook has one season left on his contract which would allow the Hornets to reset the salary cap and retain Miles Bridges.