{"id":83854,"date":"2024-06-30T21:38:05","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T01:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=83854"},"modified":"2024-06-30T21:38:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T01:38:05","slug":"westbrook-seeking-trade-george-not-returning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/06\/30\/westbrook-seeking-trade-george-not-returning\/","title":{"rendered":"Clippers Offseason: Westbrook Trade Rumors, George Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the latest development of the Los Angeles Clippers offseason<\/a>, point guard Russell Westbrook<\/a> is looking for a trade<\/a> from the team. Initially, it looked as though Westbrook would be a part of the team’s future, as he opted into his player option for the 2024-25 season. However, soon after reporting that, Shams Charania said that the Clippers are actively working on trades to move Westbrook.<\/p>\n

Clippers Offseason: Westbrook Trade Rumors, George Update<\/h2>\n

This news comes shortly after the report that James Harden<\/a> re-signed<\/a> with the Clippers for two years, $70 million. It’s initially unclear if the trade talks are the Clippers’ desire, Westbrook’s, or something both parties mutually agreed to. If it’s the Clippers, then perhaps they believe that with Harden, Westbrook is no longer needed coming off the bench. Additionally, the Clippers just signed<\/a> Kevin Porter<\/a> Jr, further adding to their guard rotation. If it’s Westbrook, perhaps he’s tired of coming off the bench, and once again wants a larger role on an NBA team. Whatever the case, it’ll be interesting to see what they get in return for the 2017 former MVP. There haven’t been any suitors named for Westbrook yet, but it shouldn’t be too long before more info is released.<\/p>\n

George Not Returning<\/h3>\n

We now have confirmation that George is not returning to the Clippers this offseason. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that George’s agent (Aaron Mintz) and the Clippers president (Lawrence Frank) had a conversation after free agency began that resulted in no new movement towards a deal, and a mutual understanding that George would likely sign elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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ESPN Sources: Paul George\u2019s agent \u2014 Aaron Mintz of CAA \u2014 and Clippers president Lawrence Frank had a conversation a short time ago that resulted in no new movement on a deal and an acknowledgment by both that George is unlikely to return to the Clippers.<\/p>\n

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n