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Charles Curtis

Russell Westbrook trade grades: Who won the Lakers and Wizards deal?

WOW. Russell Westbrook is on the move yet again.

And he’s coming back to his native Los Angeles.

The Lakers reportedly dealt for the point guard on Thursday, with news breaking before the 2021 NBA draft that the Washington Wizards sent Mr. Triple-Double to join LeBron James.

It’s an exciting move for Westbrook, who immediately has his best shot at a ring since his days playing with Kevin Durant in Oklahoma City. For the Wizards? Maybe this helped them keep Bradley Beal happy?

So who won or lost the trade? As usual, here are our grades for each side of the deal.

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