Yahoo Autos The Pelicans almost traded for Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley before the Lakers did
The Los Angeles Lakers may have salvaged what was turning into yet another disappointing season when they traded Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones and a 2027 first-round draft pick for D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley a day before the trade deadline.
Many fans would’ve been happy if the team had simply dumped Westbrook without getting anything of value in return. Instead, it got what looks like outstanding value for him.
A big reason why was the fact that the deal included Vanderbilt, who has emerged as a defensive standout and a good rebounder, as well as Beasley, who always carries the threat of being a 3-point sniper.
But both almost became members of the New Orleans Pelicans instead (h/t Sports Illustrated).
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