The Los Angeles Clippers are trading Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz, who will be bought out and sign with the Denver Nuggets. This comes after a sign-and-trade deal with Kris Dunn and other assets exchanging hands between the Clippers and Jazz. Westbrook, a nine-time All-Star, is set to join the Nuggets after clearing waivers following his contract opt-in with the Clippers.

Westbrook had a career-low season with the Clippers, averaging 11.1 points per game off the bench. The Clippers have experienced player movement, losing Paul George but retaining Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Westbrook will be traded for the fifth time in his career, with previous trades to the Jazz and the Lakers in recent seasons.