Could Russell Westbrook finally get his ring?
The Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz have agreed on a sign-and-trade deal that features superstar veteran Russell Westbrook, and it’s expected that he will join up with the Denver Nuggets following a contract buyout with the Jazz, sources told ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Guard Kris Dunn will be shipped over to Los Angeles from Utah in exchange for Westbrook, a second-round draft pick and some money, sources told Woj. (RELATED: Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams Dead At 84)
Fresh off a season where he averaged 11.1 points-per-game, a career-low, it’s expected that Westbrook will clear waivers prior to becoming a Nugget, according to ESPN.
The four-letter network was told by NBA sources that Denver was interested in bringing on Westbrook if he became a free agent. Westbrook is valuable to the Nuggets after the departures of Reggie Jackson and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope over the offseason.
BREAKING: Clippers are sending Russell Westbrook, second-round pick swap and cash to the Jazz in a sign and trade for Kris Dunn, per @wojespn
Westbrook is “expected to agree” on a contract buyout with the Jazz, clearing the way for him to join the Nuggets pic.twitter.com/H6MnljgYeZ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 18, 2024
I’m happy for Westbrook, from the standpoint that he deserves a championship after the Hall of Fame career that he’s had.
Peak Westbrook was an absolute MONSTER!
When Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson’s record for triple-doubles in a season (41) & broke the hearts of the Denver Nuggets with this game-winner!
50 PTS | 16 REB | 10 AST
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 18, 2024
Look forward to seeing you in Denver, Russ! Do the damn thing!
