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 PostsSki Robot Challenge sees eight robotic teams participate on the sidelines of Pyeongchang Winter Olympics 2018Ligue 1: French League to investigate Mario Balotelli's allegations of being racially abused by Dijon fansQatar Open: Maria Sharapova crashes out in first round, Agnieszka Radwanska wins on her 10th match pointStruggling Kings, Mavericks in search of positives (Feb 13, 2018)HIGHLIGHTS: Payton goes for 29-8-5 in second game with SunsWinter Olympics 2018: Japanese speed skater Kei Saito becomes first athlete at Pyeongchang to fail doping test