There had been endless debates among fans on the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to trade?Russell Westbrook. After several months of anticipation, the NBA star was finally traded to the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team deal. Following the trade, reports of Russ’ possible plans of requesting a buyout from the Jazz emerged, leaving fans to speculate about the?former Lakers star’s next destination. Evidently, an update on a particular NBA star provided fans with a much-needed hint about Russ’ new home.
Following Westbrook’s impending buyout request, several teams have reportedly approached the NBA star guard with their respective offers. The confirmed teams with who Russ had an extensive conversation were the Chicago Bulls, the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Washington Wizards.
LA Clippers are preparing to acquire Russell Westbrook
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Amid the rumors on Russell Westbrook’s ultimate destination, recent reports concerning the Los Angeles Clippers have strengthened the possibility of Russ donning the Clippers jersey next. According to?Law Murray of?The Athletic, the LA Clippers waived Moses Brown several months after signing a two-way deal with him. The UCLA alumna played 34 games for the Clippers and was averaging 4.6 points per game
The Clippers plan to waive Moses Brown, per @LawMurrayTheNU pic.twitter.com/vPmXt6ZHII
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 17, 2023
Before his stint with the Lakers’ city rivals, Brown played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunders, Dallas Mavericks, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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The Clippers’ decision to waive Brown has led Twitterati to believe that the move was made to clear the roster for Westbrook. Given that the Clippers and Russ’ former team have a long-standing rivalry, fans were rather enthusiastic about the new update. Take a look at a few of the responses.
RUSSELL WESTBROOK REVENGE TIME
— . (@hoopswithdizzy) February 17, 2023
Russ coming back to LA
— HollowFrobe (@the_only6) February 17, 2023
They really saw what happened with the Lakers closer than any other team and said we can make it work
— 554_446_640_222 (@C554446640222) February 17, 2023
Russ is a clipper
— kawhi fan (@KawhiNewEra) February 17, 2023
opening a roster spot for Russ pic.twitter.com/KitJ00GRZr
— Old NBA Tweets (@oldnbatweetz) February 17, 2023
russ confirmed to the clippers
— captainRi (@itscapitanri) February 17, 2023
Incoming Westbrook
— Kevin Rosario (@kevin__rosario) February 17, 2023
westbrook it is then
— Chappie (optimistic steelers fan) (@my_chappie) February 17, 2023
westbrook is on his way!
— 𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙚 🌬️ (@romieonfilm) February 17, 2023
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The three-team deal that landed Westbrook in Jazz
Fans witnessed some of the most shocking trades ahead of this season’s deadline. Following Kyrie Irving’s move to the Dallas Mavericks, the Brooklyn Nets managed to shock the NBA world again with the Kevin Durant trade. Amidst all that, the Los Angeles Lakers were finally able to move forth with a three-team trade for Russell Westbrook after months of uncertainty. The Lakers trade involving the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves included eight players and four future picks in the deal.
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The Utah Jazz acquired Westbrook, Damian Jones, Juan Toscano-Anderson, and 2027 first-round picks. Whereas the Lakers received D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt. On the other hand, the Timberwolves acquired Mike Conley, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and three future picks in the deal.
