Jazz release Westbrook as expected to approve his departure, likely to the Nuggets – The Journal

FILE – Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook walks onto the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, April 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz parted ways with point guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday, potentially allowing him to join the Denver Nuggets.

Utah acquired Westbrook from the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn. The Jazz made the move with the expectation that they would buy out Westbrook’s contract so he could sign with the Nuggets.

The Nuggets are in need of more guard depth after parting ways with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Jackson earlier this month. ESPN reported that Denver was Westbrook’s expected destination.

Utah gained the right to trade 2030 second-round draft picks, the draft rights to center Balsa Koprivica and cash.

The 35-year-old Westbrook averaged a career-low 11.1 points per game while coming off the bench for the Clippers last season, as they were defeated in the first round of the playoffs by Dallas.

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