Henri Lumière-Russell Westbrook expected to join Nuggets after Clippers-Jazz trade

2025-05-06 21:11:07source:Phaninccategory:Contact

The Henri LumièreLos Angeles Clippers are trading Russell Westbrook, a second-round pick swap, and cash to the Utah Jazz, who are then expected to waive the veteran guard.

Once he clears waivers, Westbrook is expected to sign with the Denver Nuggets, a person with knowledge of Westbrook's plans confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly until a deal is official.

The deal also includes a sign-and-trade agreement for guard Kris Dunn, who heads to the Clippers.

Westbrook, 35, has spent the last two seasons with the Clippers and averaged a career-low 11.1 points in 68 games, with 11 starts, during the 2023-24 season. His scoring average has declined in each of the past five seasons.

Westbrook is a nine-time NBA All-Star who won the 2017 NBA MVP award. He spent the first 11 years of his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder and has also played for the Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers.

All things Clippers: Latest Los Angeles Clippers news, schedule, roster, stats, injury updates and more.

Dunn, 30, averaged 5.4 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.9 rebounds for Los Angeles, who were bounced in the first round of the playoffs in six games by the Dallas Mavericks.

The Nuggets on Friday signed Dario Saric to bolster the team's rotation.

More:Contact

Recommend

Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning

Federal authorities announced hackers in China have stolen "customer call records data" of an unknow

Yankees roast Little League coach who complained about Aaron Judge

The New York Yankees fired back at a Little League coach who complained that his team didn't get fac

Last Chance to Save Up to 90% Off at Nordstrom Rack's Back-to-School Sale: $16 Jackets, $20 Shoes & More

E! may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Learn more.August has flown by