Russell Westbrook's contract: How much are the Lakers paying the former MVP? Unknown 03:46 Russell Westbrook, the former league MVP who is on the fourth year of his designated player veteran extension that he signed in 2017, is the highest paid player on the Lakers' 2021-22 roster. Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+ Related PostsPremier League: Southampton appoint former Stoke City boss Mark Hughes as new manager until end of seasonPremier League: Jamie Carragher faces police probe over spitting incident as Sky Sports suspend TV pundit for rest of seasonVancouver no longer part of Canada's bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches after concerns about 'unpredictable costs'Ligue 1: Thiago Motta sent off, but Kylian Mbappe's double guides leaders Paris Saint-Germain past AngersSerie A: Juventus open up four-point lead over second-placed Napoli with easy win over Atalanta at homeCommonwealth Games 2018: Four members of athletics team including Neeraj Chopra depart for Gold Coast