Lakers to acquire Russell, Beasley and Vanderbilt

Three NBA clubs – the Los Angeles Lakers, the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves, are all swapping point guards and more in a three-team trade involving eight players, according to ESPN.

The Lakers will acquire D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt from the Timberwolves, while Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones and a lightly protected 2027 Lakers first-round pick will be sent to Utah.

The Jazz. however, are sending Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to Minnesota, which will also receive draft picks.

The Jazz are expected to buy out Westbrook once the trade is completed.

According to another media reports, the LA Clippers are interested in Westbrook should that come to pass, which could mean Westbrook doesn’t have to leave Los Angeles. The Chicago Bulls are also reportdely interested.