After nearly two weeks of uncertainty, it appears former MVP Russell Westbrook will not play for the Utah Jazz after all.
Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook brings the ball up during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks on Jan. 31, 2023, in New York.
Since Westbrook was traded from the Lakers to the Jazz on Feb. 8 as part of a three-team deal, a buyout was always the most likely conclusion. With the Jazz rebuilding, the 34-year-old veteran was unlikely to be part of franchise’s long-term plans. On paper, though, the Clippers appear to be a better destination. Westbrook will likely play a key role for a playoff-level team. Clippers All-Star Paul George has also expressed a desire to play with Westbrook. As an added benefit, the guard will be able to stay in Los Angeles.
With Westbrook now gone, the Jazz can move forward with a young group for the final sprint of the season. The team is expected to give guards Collin Sexton and Talen Horton-Tucker an extended evaluation period to see if they can become pieces of a contending roster.
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