GM Pelinka: Don’t blame Westbrook for all of Lakers’ woes
By GREG BEACHAM
AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — General manager Rob Pelinka says Russell Westbrook doesn’t deserve all the blame for the Lakers’ struggles throughout his time in Los Angeles. Pelinka is still quite excited about the Lakers’ future after a flurry of trades, including the deal that sent Westbrook away after less than two seasons. Pelinka says he swapped out nearly half of the Lakers’ roster at the trade deadline to improve their chances for a late playoff run, but also because the moves will make the Lakers much more likely to be a contender next year and into the future.
