Report: LA Clippers Interested in Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook is expected to reach a buy out with the Utah Jazz after being traded from the Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded veteran point guard Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz. Westbrook is expected to reach a buy out with Utah, and the LA Clippers reportedly have interest in signing him. LA's interest was reported by Chris Haynes, who Tweeted, "Should Russell Westbrook secure a buyout from the Utah Jazz after the three-team trade is complete, the Los Angeles Clippers are said to have interest in the star guard, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport."

Should Russell Westbrook secure a buyout from the Utah Jazz after the three-team trade is complete, the Los Angeles Clippers are said to have interest in the star guard, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 9, 2023

With the Clippers being open about their desire for a point guard, there is reason to believe the reported interest could be legitimate. Paul George has a strong relationship with Westbrook, and the two were teammates with the OKC Thunder. The Clippers have previously signed both Reggie Jackson and John Wall, who are good friends with George, and while this is of course not the team's only reason for signing certain guys, it could be a factor.

Haynes added that the Chicago Bulls are also interested in Westbrook, which will be interesting to follow. The Clippers have been widely expected to deal for a point guard at this year's deadline, but perhaps they end up trading one of their point guards for something else, and then sign Westbrook instead.

This is quite the development, and will be something to follow over the next two days.

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