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Sep 26, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 26, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The never-ending Russell Westbrook trade saga took some new twists recently. A source on Twitter reported that the former MVP is on his way to the Chicago Bulls. The Los Angeles Lakers traded Westbrook to the Utah Jazz in a three-way deal and the Jazz can buy his contract out. Westbrook joining the Bulls is certainly a possibility. A verified account going by the name of Sami Hassan reported that Westbrook ‘intends’ to join the Bulls.
Fans were quick to question the source’s authenticity. Their claims turned true as the account is a hoax and this fake news has sent the NBA world into a frenzy.
Fake Russell Westbrook trade news sends shockwaves across the internet
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There is a lot of tension within Westbrook’s camp. He never really fit in within the Lakers team and this eventually led to his trade. Although the trade deadline ended days ago, Brodie’s future is still uncertain.
In an already tense atmosphere, a fake trade rumor caused havoc. Sami Hassan, the fake account on Twitter, reported, “Russell Westbrook ‘intends’ to sign with the Chicago Bulls once he’s officially bought out by the Utah Jazz.”
Fans across the internet quickly found out that the report is fake. However, it seems some fans are still in the dark regarding the authenticity of the report. Here’s what fans on Twitter had to say.
Haven’t seen this reported anywhere 🤔
— Sharyn Denise (@all4sharyn) February 11, 2023
no way people are falling for this. this is bulls media trying to get clicks lol
— . (@midrangeruss) February 11, 2023
You would think he would report that on his twitter or something
— Jason Jensen (@jasonj0819) February 11, 2023
Fake Russ going to the Clippers
— Russell Westbrook Stan (@WhyNotBr0die2) February 11, 2023
This so 🧢
— Jason Combs (@jason_combs05) February 11, 2023
As the above reactions suggest, fans are not taking the fake reports lightly. There is still no clarity in the Westbrook situation and anything can happen at this point in time.
Westbrook revealed a ‘willingness’ to play for a team
The Utah Jazz might be the next step in the 2016-17 NBA MVP’s career. Contrary to many reports suggesting that Russ is heading out of the Jazz after they buy out his contract, sources from the team recently dropped a bombshell.
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According to The Athletic, “Westbrook, who came to the Jazz from the Lakers and has had a Hall of Fame career, has expressed a willingness to stay in Utah and put on a uniform.”
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Feb 16, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) laughs at a play by Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (not pictured) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Despite the Los Angeles Clippers and its players showing their interest in Russell Westbrook, playing for the Jazz remains the biggest possibility for Russ.
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