4:32pm: Westbrook has officially been waived, the Jazz’s PR department tweets. 9:51am: Russell Westbrook will join the Clippers once he completes a buyout with the Jazz, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Paul George and Marcus Morris recently spoke out in favor of adding Westbrook, but Clippers management took more convincing, Wojnarowski writes. Sources tell Woj that … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook To Sign With Clippers
Russell Westbrook Interested In Returning To Wizards?
After being traded from the Lakers last week, former league MVP Russell Westbrook is currently away from the Jazz as he explores his options on the buyout market. Utah has granted Westbrook permission to speak with teams that might be interested in his services, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN said on NBA Countdown (YouTube link). While the Bulls, Clippers and Heat have previously … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Interested In Returning To Wizards?
Injury Updates: Curry Brothers, LeBron, Kuzma, Robinson
There’s still no target date for Stephen Curry‘s return from a left leg injury, as he told reporters – including Kendra Andrews of ESPN – on Monday. The Warriors announced last week that Curry would be reevaluated after the All-Star break, but even if that assessment goes well, the former MVP won’t be ready to return to action right away. “Ligaments can heal in all different … [Read more...] about Injury Updates: Curry Brothers, LeBron, Kuzma, Robinson
Nunn Tries To Pump Value Before Free Agency
Wizards guard Kendrick Nunn, acquired from the Lakers in the Rui Hachimura swap, is trying to rebuild his value, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post notes. Nunn will be a free agent after the season. Nunn had 13 points — his highest output since the deal — and six assists against Golden State on Monday. … [Read more...] about Nunn Tries To Pump Value Before Free Agency
Wizards Notes: Goodwin, Trade Deadline, Beal, Kuzma
Jordan Goodwin is ineligible to play again for the Wizards until his two-way contract is converted to a standard deal, Josh Robbins of The Athletic tweets. Goodwin has been on the Wizards’ active list for 50 of their games, the league limit for a two-way player. The team must create a spot on its 15-man roster to add Goodwin. Washington should have an opening soon — the club is … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Goodwin, Trade Deadline, Beal, Kuzma