Russell Westbrook is changing teams for the second time this month, but he can keep his Los Angeles address after agreeing to a contract with the Clippers.
Westbrook, traded to the Utah Jazz from the Los Angeles Lakers at the deadline, had over $13 million remaining on his deal. A buyout agreement with the Jazz was finalized on Monday, per multiple reports.
He plans to sign a deal for the rest of the season, ESPN reported. The veteran’s minimum salary for the final two months of the regular season and playoffs would be worth $784,914.
The Clippers have been active this month in padding their roster, acquiring guard Eric Gordon from the Rockets, wing Bones Hyland from the Nuggets and Mason Plumlee from the Hornets….