The Utah Jazz released point guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday, opening the door for him to potentially join the Denver Nuggets.
Utah acquired Westbrook from the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday through a sign-and-trade involving Kris Dunn. The Jazz made this move knowing they would likely release Westbrook so he could sign with Denver.
The Nuggets have been looking to bolster their guard lineup after trading away Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Jackson earlier this month.
According to ESPN, Denver is expected to be Westbrook’s next team.
In exchange for Westbrook, Utah received the rights to swap second-round draft picks in 2030, the draft rights to center Balsa Koprivica, and cash considerations.
Last season, the 35-year-old Westbrook posted a career-low 11.1 points per game while primarily playing off the bench for the Clippers, who were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by Dallas.
