What is Russell Westbrook's contract with LA Clippers? Salary, duration, and more
Russell Westbrook has found his next team. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the star floor general is staying in Los Angeles.
After completing a buyout with the Utah Jazz, Westbrook is set to sign with the LA Clippers once he clears waivers. Westbrook is set to finish buyout negotiations on his $47 million contract with the Jazz.
Of that $47 million, Westbrook reportedly had $13.2 million left for the 2022-23 season. Once that is finalized, Westbrook is expected to sign with the LA Clippers for a league minimum of $784,914. It will most likely be a one-year deal, after which Westbrook will become a free agent this summer.
At the time of the buyout, Westbrook had $13.2M left on his contract.
He will sign for the prorated veteran minimum ($784,914 if signed on Wednesday).
The Clippers have added since the trade deadline:
Eric Gordon, Bones Hyland, Mason Plumlee and now Westbrook. twitter.com/wojespn/status…
What will Russell Westbrook bring to the LA Clippers?
Russell Westbrook will be staying in Los Angeles after weighing offers from rival organizations.
It was reported that Westbrook was considering offers from the Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat and Washington Wizards. However, he decided to join the Clippers, who could become one of the teams to watch out for in the second half of the 2022-23 season.
Russell Westbrook plans to sign with the Clippers after finalizing a buyout with the Jazz, per @wojespn https://t.co/JqlCUcpFmb
Although Westbrook's time with the Lakers was a rollercoaster, his play during the 2022-23 season will give Clippers fans some optimism. Moreover, Westbrook has thrived playing alongside former OKC Thunder teammate Paul George in the past. The franchise will hope that Westbrook can find his groove again and regain his best form.
Westbrook averaged 15.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game with the LA Lakers this year in 52 games. George and Westbrook last shared the court as teammates during the 2018-19 season. That year, Westbrook posted averages of 22.9 points, 11.1 rebounds and 10.7 assists per game.
The Clippers won’t need Westbrook to be that version of himself, given the strength of the rest of the roster. Nevertheless, he could provide a serious boost to this team. Westbrook will slide in alongside superstar wings Paul George and Kawhi Leonard to give the Clippers another interesting wrinkle in the rotation.
Los Angeles currently finds itself at 33-28 as it gets ready for the second half of the NBA season.