Having Harrell opt-in to his contract for $9.7 million for next season helped the Lakers move the deal for Westbrook along. So now, Westbrook to the Lakers to play alongside James and Davis gives them a Big 3 and the NBA’s latest super team. Westbrook has two years left on his contract, $44.2 million for next season and $47 million for the 2022-23 season. Spencer Dinwiddie had been interested in playing for the Lakers, but his asking price might be too high for the Lakers. This means Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ vice president of basketball operations, will have to be solid in putting the right pieces around James, Davis and the newly acquired Westbrook.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 29, 2021 22:35 UTC