The nine-time All-Star would stay in town and add depth at the point guard position for the Clippers.
. The 34-year-old former league MVP struggled to fit with the Lakers and drew heavy criticism during his two years with the Lakers. He was making $47 million this year, but had shooting struggles and questionable late-game decisions, and was coming off the bench. Still, Westbrook was in the lineup every day and contributing 15.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.
The Jazz will reportedly complete the contract buyout, and Westbrook would clear waivers and sign with the Clippers, according to Westbrook’s agent. Clippers players have said they would welcome Westbrook. Paul George, who played with Westbrook in Oklahoma, said, “We definitely need a point guard. … It would definitely improve our team if we had that traditional point guard to get us into things and make the game easy. Hopefully Russll sees this and we figure something out.”
Westbrook, a nine-time All-Star and NBA record holder for career triple-doubles , would provide veteran depth at point guard alongside Terance Mann and
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