Russell Westbrook is expected to sign with the Denver Nuggets once he clears waivers following his buyout with the Utah Jazz. Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz as part of the Los Angeles Clippers' sign-and-trade for Kris Dunn. Westbrook was previously traded to and bought out by the Jazz in 2023 following his exit from the Los Angeles Lakers. In joining the Nuggets, … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook To Sign With Nuggets After Buyout With Jazz
Clippers, Russell Westbrook Working On Finding New Team; Nuggets Still Interested
LA Clippers front office leader Lawrence Frank praised Russell Westbrook at Summer League in Las Vegas. Even as Frank praised Westbrook, he all but said the veteran guard would be playing elsewhere next season. "Russ is a tremendous f---ing player. Hall of Fame player. He's one of one for what he's accomplished. Last year was a different role than he's ever played before," … [Read more...] about Clippers, Russell Westbrook Working On Finding New Team; Nuggets Still Interested
Michael Malone Says Nuggets Need Backup Point Guard
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone was interviewed by ESPN during his team's Summer League game on Tuesday. The topic of what the Nuggets roster still needs came up and Malone was quick to answer with his thoughts. "Somebody to play behind Jamal Murray," Malone said. Murray is Denver's starting point guard. The Nuggets have been linked to Russell Westbrook of the LA Clippers … [Read more...] about Michael Malone Says Nuggets Need Backup Point Guard
Russell Westbrook Expected To Exit Clippers With Nuggets Considered Frontrunners If He Becomes Free Agent
Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers continue to plan on parting ways this offseason even though he remains in limbo, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. Westbrook exercised his $4 million player option with the Clippers on the eve of free agency. The Denver Nuggets are considered the frontrunner to sign Westbrook should he be waived by the Clippers and … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Expected To Exit Clippers With Nuggets Considered Frontrunners If He Becomes Free Agent
Suns Trade No. 22 To Nuggets For No. 28, No. 56, Two Future 2nd Rounders
The Phoenix Suns traded out of No. 22 to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for No. 28, No. 56 and two future second round picks. Denver used the selection on DaRon Holmes II, who they were strongly linked to during the predraft process. With the Suns lacking future draft capital, they were able to trade down six spots while picking up three additional selections. … [Read more...] about Suns Trade No. 22 To Nuggets For No. 28, No. 56, Two Future 2nd Rounders