Kofi Inkoom
Russell Westbrook’s time with the Los Angeles Clippers might be nearing its conclusion, particularly after he accepted a sixth-man role following James Harden’s arrival.
Westbrook has a $4 million player option for the 2024-25 season, but it seems increasingly unlikely that he’ll choose to exercise it.
According to oddsmakers at Bovada, if Westbrook leaves the Clippers in free agency, the Miami Heat are favored to sign him. The Heat have the best odds, with the Chicago Bulls and the Oklahoma City Thunder also in close contention.
Bovada’s odds for Westbrook’s next team are as follows:
– Miami Heat: +300
– Chicago Bulls: +325
– Oklahoma City Thunder: +400
– Brooklyn Nets: +700
– San Antonio Spurs: +700
– Phoenix Suns: +700
– Denver Nuggets: +700
– Boston Celtics: +700
At 35, Westbrook played 68 games last season, coming off the bench in 57 of them. He averaged 11.1 points, five rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in 22.5 minutes of play.
He shot 45.4 percent from the field, 27.3 percent from beyond the arc, and 68.8 percent from the free-throw line. His win shares per 48 minutes stood at just .066, indicating a continued decline in his performance.
The Clippers were eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in a six-game series in the first round of the playoffs.