Russell Westbrook, who experienced a career resurgence with the Clippers, is expected to eventually join the Denver Nuggets after clearing waivers.
Mercurial guard Russell Westbrook, who opted into his $4-million contract this summer, has been traded to Utah in a sign-and-trade deal that will give the Clippers guard Kris Dunn, according to people familiar with the situation who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. As well as the Clippers acquiring Dunn, they also will receive a second-round draft-pick swap with the Jazz and cash. The Clippers will sign Dunn for three years and $17 million.
” Westbrook averaged career lows in scoring , assists and minutes last season. He shot a dismal 27.3% from three-point range but made 45.4% of his field goals. After the Clippers acquired James Harden last October, Westbrook eventually came off the bench, a role the Clippers claimed he was fine with even though he had balked when former Lakers coach Darvin Ham made him the sixth man.
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