Clippers to trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz, Westbrook expected to be bought out and join Nuggets
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The Los Angeles Clippers are sending guard Russell Westbrook, a second-round pick swap and cash to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade agreement for guard Kris Dunn.
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Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
My thoughts on Russell Westbrook as a Nugget:
– Why I think it can work (and why it might not).
– The pros and cons of chaos.
– How concerned should we be about Denver’s shooting?
cbssports.com/nba/news/russe… – 8:12 PM
My thoughts on Russell Westbrook as a Nugget:
– Why I think it can work (and why it might not).
– The pros and cons of chaos.
– How concerned should we be about Denver’s shooting?
cbssports.com/nba/news/russe… – 8:12 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Per reports, Russell Westbrook has been traded from the Clippers and will end up with the Denver Nuggets.
@Jumpshot8 tells @TermineRadio he thinks Westbrook is going to be a great fit in Denver. pic.twitter.com/hELdtyiB2c – 7:03 PM
Per reports, Russell Westbrook has been traded from the Clippers and will end up with the Denver Nuggets.
@Jumpshot8 tells @TermineRadio he thinks Westbrook is going to be a great fit in Denver. pic.twitter.com/hELdtyiB2c – 7:03 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW VIDEO with @SwipaCam
Instant reaction to Russell Westbrook (likely) signing with the Denver Nuggets….
youtu.be/KQQhGVaIJRY?si… – 6:33 PM
NEW VIDEO with @SwipaCam
Instant reaction to Russell Westbrook (likely) signing with the Denver Nuggets….
youtu.be/KQQhGVaIJRY?si… – 6:33 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Reggie Jackson and Russell Westbrook were each salary dumped to the same respective team (CHA and UTA) twice within 18 months. Amazing. – 6:07 PM
Reggie Jackson and Russell Westbrook were each salary dumped to the same respective team (CHA and UTA) twice within 18 months. Amazing. – 6:07 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Russell Westbrook is (almost) a Nugget! Let’s talk about it.
youtube.com/watch?v=IlNWLk… – 5:14 PM
Russell Westbrook is (almost) a Nugget! Let’s talk about it.
youtube.com/watch?v=IlNWLk… – 5:14 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Russell Westbrook reportedly on way to Denver via sign-and-trade with Jazz
nbcsports.com/nba/news/russe… – 4:31 PM
Russell Westbrook reportedly on way to Denver via sign-and-trade with Jazz
nbcsports.com/nba/news/russe… – 4:31 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
📰 @TheAthletic
News analysis on the LA Clippers going from Russell Westbrook to Kris Dunn
nytimes.com/athletic/56459… – 4:15 PM
📰 @TheAthletic
News analysis on the LA Clippers going from Russell Westbrook to Kris Dunn
nytimes.com/athletic/56459… – 4:15 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Just recorded a video with @SwipaCam that will be out later this afternoon.
My overarching thoughts on the Russell Westbrook addition are this:
1. Denver needed a ball handler. They needed paint pressure. They needed some DAWG. They needed that PG to not be a defensive – 3:57 PM
Just recorded a video with @SwipaCam that will be out later this afternoon.
My overarching thoughts on the Russell Westbrook addition are this:
1. Denver needed a ball handler. They needed paint pressure. They needed some DAWG. They needed that PG to not be a defensive – 3:57 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Russell Westbrook since leaving the Lakers:
Had a layover in Utah on his way to joining the Los Angeles Clippers in 2023.
Had a layover in Utah on his way to joining the Denver Nuggets in 2024.
He has to parlay this into a Delta sponsorship right? – 3:50 PM
Russell Westbrook since leaving the Lakers:
Had a layover in Utah on his way to joining the Los Angeles Clippers in 2023.
Had a layover in Utah on his way to joining the Denver Nuggets in 2024.
He has to parlay this into a Delta sponsorship right? – 3:50 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
The hope with Russell Westbrook and Dario Saric, plus Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther is that the Nuggets have a better second unit next season — and their starters don’t wear down as much. The Westbrook signing could work, it could be a disaster. But it has potential. – 3:44 PM
The hope with Russell Westbrook and Dario Saric, plus Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther is that the Nuggets have a better second unit next season — and their starters don’t wear down as much. The Westbrook signing could work, it could be a disaster. But it has potential. – 3:44 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Another thing I hope Westbrook brings to the Nuggets is pace in transition. For years I’ve complained about how slowly the Nuggets bring the ball up the court. Russ should inject some run and gun back into Mile High Basketball. – 3:33 PM
Another thing I hope Westbrook brings to the Nuggets is pace in transition. For years I’ve complained about how slowly the Nuggets bring the ball up the court. Russ should inject some run and gun back into Mile High Basketball. – 3:33 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“This is just a why-not signing for the Nuggets. … They’re searching for an identity on their bench.” 🤔
@ZachLowe_NBA on Russell Westbrook leaving the Clippers and joining Nikola Jokic in Denver 👀 pic.twitter.com/Di3QYDmVeZ – 3:30 PM
“This is just a why-not signing for the Nuggets. … They’re searching for an identity on their bench.” 🤔
@ZachLowe_NBA on Russell Westbrook leaving the Clippers and joining Nikola Jokic in Denver 👀 pic.twitter.com/Di3QYDmVeZ – 3:30 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Utah for Kris Dunn, paving way for the former MVP to eventually join Denver and Nikola Jokic as @wojespn reports espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:19 PM
Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Utah for Kris Dunn, paving way for the former MVP to eventually join Denver and Nikola Jokic as @wojespn reports espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:19 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Russell Westbrook gonna bring that Bruce Brown swagger-strut-energy to the Nuggets second unit. And this every time he shoots: youtu.be/j-AuaTWEgMI?si… – 3:17 PM
Russell Westbrook gonna bring that Bruce Brown swagger-strut-energy to the Nuggets second unit. And this every time he shoots: youtu.be/j-AuaTWEgMI?si… – 3:17 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on Clippers-Jazz sign-and-trade that will ultimately land Russell Westbrook on a buyout with the Nuggets and brings Kris Dunn to LA espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:16 PM
ESPN story on Clippers-Jazz sign-and-trade that will ultimately land Russell Westbrook on a buyout with the Nuggets and brings Kris Dunn to LA espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:16 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
My messages are flooded with both excited & disappointed feelings with adding Russell Westbrook despite us telling you weeks ago.
One misconception is about RWB as a teammate. Teammates have LOVED RWB. Close relationship with DAJ & Peyton Watson. Mutual respect w/ Jokic. pic.twitter.com/dtRVH9kcFH – 3:06 PM
My messages are flooded with both excited & disappointed feelings with adding Russell Westbrook despite us telling you weeks ago.
One misconception is about RWB as a teammate. Teammates have LOVED RWB. Close relationship with DAJ & Peyton Watson. Mutual respect w/ Jokic. pic.twitter.com/dtRVH9kcFH – 3:06 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz, former league MVP to join Nuggets after contract buyout, per report cbssports.com/nba/news/clipp… – 3:05 PM
Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz, former league MVP to join Nuggets after contract buyout, per report cbssports.com/nba/news/clipp… – 3:05 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Initial HL on Russell Westbrook trade news from @TheAthletic … more to come
nytimes.com/athletic/56459… – 3:02 PM
Initial HL on Russell Westbrook trade news from @TheAthletic … more to come
nytimes.com/athletic/56459… – 3:02 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Westbrook lineups I’m excited to see:
Murray-Westbrook-Strawther-Porter-Jokic
Westbrook-Strawther-Porter-Cancar-Saric
Westbrook-Braun-Strawther-Porter-Jokic – 3:01 PM
Westbrook lineups I’m excited to see:
Murray-Westbrook-Strawther-Porter-Jokic
Westbrook-Strawther-Porter-Cancar-Saric
Westbrook-Braun-Strawther-Porter-Jokic – 3:01 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
My hot take in Westbrook to Denver (me guessing and NOT REPORTING) is that I wouldn’t be shocked if he’s in the opening night starting lineup. It’s the only lineup Denver has that you can surround him with shooting, thus minimizing his biggest flaw – 3:00 PM
My hot take in Westbrook to Denver (me guessing and NOT REPORTING) is that I wouldn’t be shocked if he’s in the opening night starting lineup. It’s the only lineup Denver has that you can surround him with shooting, thus minimizing his biggest flaw – 3:00 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW for @MileHighSports
“Can Westbrook be the spark off the bench that Bruce Brown was for Denver? Talent wise, the answer is yes. Fit wise, it’s wait-and-see.”
On Russell Westbrook to the Nuggets.
milehighsports.com/russell-westbr… – 2:58 PM
NEW for @MileHighSports
“Can Westbrook be the spark off the bench that Bruce Brown was for Denver? Talent wise, the answer is yes. Fit wise, it’s wait-and-see.”
On Russell Westbrook to the Nuggets.
milehighsports.com/russell-westbr… – 2:58 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Denver’s projected top 9
Murray-Braun-MPJ-AG-Jokic
Westbrook-Strawther-Watson-Saric – 2:57 PM
Denver’s projected top 9
Murray-Braun-MPJ-AG-Jokic
Westbrook-Strawther-Watson-Saric – 2:57 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Here is the story examining Russell Westbrook’s fit with the Denver Nuggets, including why Denver actually needs him and the potential pitfalls. Please read – nytimes.com/athletic/56401… – 2:55 PM
Here is the story examining Russell Westbrook’s fit with the Denver Nuggets, including why Denver actually needs him and the potential pitfalls. Please read – nytimes.com/athletic/56401… – 2:55 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Once Russell Westbrook clears waivers, the expectation is that he’ll join the Denver Nuggets as a free agent and bring them another veteran to bolster the team’s bench and be available as a spot-starter. pic.twitter.com/HOAoYgyn59 – 2:52 PM
Once Russell Westbrook clears waivers, the expectation is that he’ll join the Denver Nuggets as a free agent and bring them another veteran to bolster the team’s bench and be available as a spot-starter. pic.twitter.com/HOAoYgyn59 – 2:52 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Denver ranked 30th in 3-point attempts last year.
Their 3rd, 4th and 7th highest-volume shooters are gone. Dario Saric helps less than Russell Westbrook hurts in this regard.
Julian Strawther is quietly ESSENTIAL to their title hopes. Someone has to make a bunch of 3’s here. – 2:51 PM
Denver ranked 30th in 3-point attempts last year.
Their 3rd, 4th and 7th highest-volume shooters are gone. Dario Saric helps less than Russell Westbrook hurts in this regard.
Julian Strawther is quietly ESSENTIAL to their title hopes. Someone has to make a bunch of 3’s here. – 2:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Russell Westbrook:
2 — Times traded to the Jazz
0 — Games played for the Jazz
Utah legend. pic.twitter.com/wU2OuyrHTL – 2:49 PM
Russell Westbrook:
2 — Times traded to the Jazz
0 — Games played for the Jazz
Utah legend. pic.twitter.com/wU2OuyrHTL – 2:49 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Updated Capsheets to reflect the Russell Westbrook-Kris Dunn trade.
🏀Jazz still project with $35 million in cap space post-Westbrook buyout (Drew Eubanks + Johnny Juzang signings still not official)
🏀 Clippers $4.6 million below 178.1 million first apron with full 15 man – 2:45 PM
Updated Capsheets to reflect the Russell Westbrook-Kris Dunn trade.
🏀Jazz still project with $35 million in cap space post-Westbrook buyout (Drew Eubanks + Johnny Juzang signings still not official)
🏀 Clippers $4.6 million below 178.1 million first apron with full 15 man – 2:45 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz were always willing to help facilitate Kris Dunn to the Clippers, as previously reported. Now this part of it becomes official, as Westbrook briefly becomes a member of the Jazz for a second time. What a time…. – 2:44 PM
The Jazz were always willing to help facilitate Kris Dunn to the Clippers, as previously reported. Now this part of it becomes official, as Westbrook briefly becomes a member of the Jazz for a second time. What a time…. – 2:44 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
So Russell Westbrook has now had two separate tenures with the Jazz and only had one with the Thunder I think it would be appropriate of us to refer to him as “Utah Jazz legend Russell Westbrook” from this point forward. – 2:42 PM
So Russell Westbrook has now had two separate tenures with the Jazz and only had one with the Thunder I think it would be appropriate of us to refer to him as “Utah Jazz legend Russell Westbrook” from this point forward. – 2:42 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic was reported to want to play with Russell Westbrook.
It appears he’s getting his wish
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 2:42 PM
Nikola Jokic was reported to want to play with Russell Westbrook.
It appears he’s getting his wish
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 2:42 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
The Nuggets had their sights set on Russell Westbrook when free agency opened — and now lock him into their last open roster spot. Nikola Jokic has signed off on the idea of Westbrook in Denver. DeAndre Jordan also helped land Westbrook with the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/2wjAwQ9Gry – 2:41 PM
The Nuggets had their sights set on Russell Westbrook when free agency opened — and now lock him into their last open roster spot. Nikola Jokic has signed off on the idea of Westbrook in Denver. DeAndre Jordan also helped land Westbrook with the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/2wjAwQ9Gry – 2:41 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Once Russell Westbrook clears waivers he’s expected to join the Nuggets, source confirmed – 2:39 PM
Once Russell Westbrook clears waivers he’s expected to join the Nuggets, source confirmed – 2:39 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Los Angeles Clippers: Westbrook traded, the Denver Nuggets in his future @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/los-angeles… – 2:38 PM
Los Angeles Clippers: Westbrook traded, the Denver Nuggets in his future @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/los-angeles… – 2:38 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Can confirm that Clippers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah in sign and trade deal for guard Kris Dunn, plus cash and draft rights player. Dunn will sign 3 year $17 million deal with Clippers. – 2:37 PM
Can confirm that Clippers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah in sign and trade deal for guard Kris Dunn, plus cash and draft rights player. Dunn will sign 3 year $17 million deal with Clippers. – 2:37 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Good for Dunn for re-making the NBA and getting a new $17M on top of that… the Westbrook transaction helps with the cap machinations for him to get that amount. – 2:36 PM
Good for Dunn for re-making the NBA and getting a new $17M on top of that… the Westbrook transaction helps with the cap machinations for him to get that amount. – 2:36 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Once Russell Westbrook clears waivers, the expectation is that’ll join the Denver Nuggets as a free agent and bring them another veteran to bolster the team’s bench and be available as a spot-starter. pic.twitter.com/hgFNi4rVWz – 2:33 PM
Once Russell Westbrook clears waivers, the expectation is that’ll join the Denver Nuggets as a free agent and bring them another veteran to bolster the team’s bench and be available as a spot-starter. pic.twitter.com/hgFNi4rVWz – 2:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Can confirm that Russell Westbrook is being traded to the Utah Jazz. @wojespn first
Kris Dunn will be on a three-year deal with Clippers, source tells @TheAthletic – 2:32 PM
Can confirm that Russell Westbrook is being traded to the Utah Jazz. @wojespn first
Kris Dunn will be on a three-year deal with Clippers, source tells @TheAthletic – 2:32 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Report: Former Thunder Russell Westbrook set to join Nuggets (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/07/18/rep… – 2:32 PM
Report: Former Thunder Russell Westbrook set to join Nuggets (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2024/07/18/rep… – 2:32 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Has anyone seen a Jazz Westbrook jersey out in the wild? Feel like in time that’s gonna be a Summer League gem – 2:31 PM
Has anyone seen a Jazz Westbrook jersey out in the wild? Feel like in time that’s gonna be a Summer League gem – 2:31 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Clippers traded Russell Westbrook, a second-round pick swap and cash to the Jazz for Kris Dunn, per @wojespn.
Utah will buyout Westbrook, which allows him to sign with the Nuggets on a veteran’s minimum contract. pic.twitter.com/GJwD5rwusI – 2:28 PM
The Clippers traded Russell Westbrook, a second-round pick swap and cash to the Jazz for Kris Dunn, per @wojespn.
Utah will buyout Westbrook, which allows him to sign with the Nuggets on a veteran’s minimum contract. pic.twitter.com/GJwD5rwusI – 2:28 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Russell Westbrook has now been teammates with
Kevin Durant
James Harden
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Carmelo Anthony
Bradley Beal
Dwight Howard
Domantas Sabonis
And now, Nikola Jokic. pic.twitter.com/IcGJmXfDCj – 2:28 PM
Russell Westbrook has now been teammates with
Kevin Durant
James Harden
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Carmelo Anthony
Bradley Beal
Dwight Howard
Domantas Sabonis
And now, Nikola Jokic. pic.twitter.com/IcGJmXfDCj – 2:28 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Russell Westbrook has now been salary-dumped to Utah and immediately bought out by the Jazz twice in 18 months – 2:27 PM
Russell Westbrook has now been salary-dumped to Utah and immediately bought out by the Jazz twice in 18 months – 2:27 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most triple-doubles by an active player:
199 — Westbrook
130 — Jokic
Teaming up? pic.twitter.com/sExGCvTDhd – 2:26 PM
Most triple-doubles by an active player:
199 — Westbrook
130 — Jokic
Teaming up? pic.twitter.com/sExGCvTDhd – 2:26 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: The Los Angeles Clippers are sending guard Russell Westbrook, a second-round pick swap and cash to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade agreement for guard Kris Dunn. pic.twitter.com/48DqYlZ2eK – 2:24 PM
ESPN Sources: The Los Angeles Clippers are sending guard Russell Westbrook, a second-round pick swap and cash to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade agreement for guard Kris Dunn. pic.twitter.com/48DqYlZ2eK – 2:24 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
ESPN excluding Russell Westbrook from its top 100 pro athletes of the 21st century is certainly a choice – 2:13 PM
ESPN excluding Russell Westbrook from its top 100 pro athletes of the 21st century is certainly a choice – 2:13 PM
More on this storyline
Tony Jones: League sources: The Jazz/Clippers second round swap will be in the year 2030 -via Twitter @Tjonesonthenba / July 18, 2024
Tony Jones: As reported weeks ago, the interest between Russell Westbrook and the Denver Nuggets was real and mutual. The Nuggets, according to sources, were simply waiting for Westbrook’s situation to be resolved with the Clippers. -via Twitter @Tjonesonthenba / July 18, 2024
League sources told ESPN that the Nuggets were interested in adding Westbrook if he were waived. The Nuggets can use a veteran backup point guard who can provide energy and defend after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Jackson left in free agency. “I think we need some help in the backcourt,” Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth told Altitude TV on Tuesday. “We are going to try to continue to identify that and survey the market. We have a roster spot left and I think if we can add a high-level guard, we will be happy with that.” -via ESPN / July 18, 2024