Lakers, Pacers involved in negotiations over Westbrook

The Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers have sat down together to come to an arrangement that would send Myles Turner and Buddy Hield to L.A. furthermore, Russell Westbrook would be going to Indiana, however, both the parties are not close to an arrangement. The deal also includes unspecified draft compensation going to the Pacers alongside Westbrook's $47 million lapsing contract.

The 33-year-old Westbrook found an average of 18.5 points, 7.1 assists, and 7.4 rebounds in 78 games for the Lakers last season yet battled with his proficiency, shooting .444 from the field, and just .298 from deep. His name has been engaged with exchange tales the entire summer, incorporating with the Brooklyn Nets in regards to a potential arrangement including Irving. Turner has already spent seven years with the team while Hield joined the Pacers this year only.