Not only did the Lakers end their experiment with Russell Westbrook, they also improved the team's depth and flexibility, held onto one of their coveted future first-round picks and laid the foundation for a more sensible path forward. Read more »
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Walker Kessler was thrown into the Rudy Gobert trade and has emerged as a shot-blocking force for the Jazz. Meanwhile, Gobert has become the avatar for Minnesota's disappointing season. Read more »