Russell Westbrook has not suited up for the Utah Jazz since becoming a member of the staff on the commerce deadline. Whereas he’s but to succeed in a buyout with the staff, the 2016-2017 NBA MVP has acquired permission to talk with 4 groups, in accordance with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Talking on NBA Countdown, Wojnarowski acknowledged:

“I am advised that Russell Westbrook has permission from the Jazz to exit and discover with potential buyout groups, a job elsewhere that may match and so he has been spending this week doing that. Among the many groups that they’ve communicated with – the Bulls, the Clippers, the Wizards, the Miami Warmth.

“I believe loads of that is simply getting a way – each the groups with Russell Westbrook and Westbrook with these groups – about what a possible match may appear like, what a job may appear like.”

Wojnarowski added that a lot of the groups have a historical past with the nine-time All-Star. Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan coached Westbrook for 4 seasons on the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, two of which he was teammates with LA Clippers star Paul George. Westbrook spent the 2020-2021 season as a member of the Washington Wizards previous to being traded to the LA Lakers.

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Shams Charania says Russell Westbrook’s market is shifting slowly

It’s unclear what the subsequent step in Westbrook’s profession will likely be as a buyout with the Utah Jazz is but to happen. Talking on FanDuel TV, Shams Charania of The Athletic shared that could be attributable to a market that has not developed, stating:

“Whenever you take a look at groups across the league, there may be not a spot but for Russell Westbrook… I’d anticipate him to take the subsequent week or so to determine whether or not he can discover a house someplace else.

“I do imagine that if he had a house by now, the Jazz would have purchased him out and allowed him to go search one other staff, however proper now, it is a gradual shifting market and we’ll see if Russell Westbrook will be capable of discover a house.”

Whereas it might not be his first selection, Westbrook’s most suitable choice could also be to stay with the Utah Jazz, the place he would probably be capable of have the ball extra usually. Though he wouldn’t be competing for a title in Utah, Westbrook would probably be capable of rebuild a few of his worth forward of free company this summer time.

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