RUSSELL WESTBROOK AGREES TO NEW CONTRACT WITH WESTERN CONFERENCE CONTENDER
Russell Westbrook is officially landing with a new team after being bought out of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Westbrook is signing a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The deal is worth $6.8M, and the second year is a player option.
Westbrook has long been linked to the Nuggets, and when he was waived a week ago, the Nuggets were named as his likely landing spot. His primary role will be as backcourt depth, though the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope from the Nuggets might entitle him to a decent complement of minutes.
Westbrook averaged 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game in 68 games with the Clippers last year. The Nuggets will be the 35-year-old’s sixth NBA team.
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