The Los Angeles Clippers have acquired Kris Dunn in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz as they ship out Russell Westbrook, a second spherical decide swap and money. Westbrook will conform to a buyout with the Jazz for the second time in two years after which be a part of the Denver Nuggets.
Dunn will be a part of the Clippers on a three-year, $17 million deal. Dunn, who’s represented by Bernie Lee, averaged 5.4 factors, 2.9 rebounds and three.9 assists in 18.9 minutes over 66 video games final season with the Jazz.
Westbrook, who’s now represented by Jeff Schwartz after parting methods together with his longtime agent Thad Foucher in 2022, averaged 11.1 factors, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 22.5 minutes over 68 video games with the Clippers final season. Westbrook’s closest tie on the Clippers was Paul George, who additionally exited the crew this offseason. Westbrook picked up his $4 million choice with the Clippers to bypass free company final month.
After the Clippers have been eradicated from the playoffs, a report surfaced that Westbrook had curiosity in leaving the franchise for an even bigger alternative subsequent season. Westbrook and Nikola Jokic have lengthy had curiosity in taking part in with one another.
