Utah, where Russell had landed from the Lakers at the end of the market, is about to complete the buyout of the guard who will then sign with the team of Paul George, his former Thunder partner
Russell Westbrook to the Clippers. The news had been in the air for a few days, but now the confirmation has arrived from ESPN scoop man, Adrian Wojnaroski. The guard sold by the Lakers to Utah in the last market session will never wear the Jazz shirt, as the Salt Lake City team coach, Will Hardy, had clearly said, supported by CEO Danny Ainge and the gm Justin Zanik. In fact, Westbrook had been notified that he could appear in Utah but that he was not part of the franchise’s plans, so he was not guaranteed minutes or employment.
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All that remains is to complete the buyout of Westbrook’s 47 million dollar contract expiring in June and for the player to pass through the waivers, so that he is put on paper and Russ can return to LA, this time however on the other side of the city . Where he will find Paul George, a former partner in Oklahoma City. Westbrook had had contacts with the Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards and Miami Heat in recent days, but the chance to be able to fight for the title pushed him to the Clippers.
February 20 – 19:04
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