REPORT: Washington Wizards INTERESTED in Russell Westbrook | Should They Bring Him In as a Mentor?

Washington Wizards eye a Russell Westbrook reunion as mentor, sparking questions about fit and team direction. Could Westbrook’s leadership ignite Washington’s young core, or will his presence complicate player development for rising young players? Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi break down the Wizards’ offseason moves, including Jamir Watkins’ likely return on a team-friendly deal after declining his option and the team’s search for a reliable backup big—with big names like Robert Williams III off the board and Marvin Bagley looming as a top target. Analysis centers on roster construction, front office connections to Westbrook, and the evolving roles of young talent. Will Washington strike the right balance between veteran guidance and youth development ahead of a pivotal season? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-wizards/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba/ #WashingtonWizards #NBA #Wizards #russellwestbrook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.