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There had been endless debates among fans on the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to trade?Russell Westbrook. After several months of anticipation, the NBA star was finally traded to the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team deal. Following the trade, reports of Russ’ possible plans of requesting a buyout from the Jazz emerged, leaving fans to speculate about the?former Lakers star’s next destination. Evidently, an update on a particular NBA star provided fans with a much-needed hint about Russ’ new home.

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Following Westbrook’s impending buyout request, several teams have reportedly approached the NBA star guard with their respective offers. The confirmed teams with who Russ had an extensive conversation were the Chicago Bulls, the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Washington Wizards.

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LA Clippers are preparing to acquire Russell Westbrook

Amid the rumors on Russell Westbrook’s ultimate destination, recent reports concerning the Los Angeles Clippers have strengthened the possibility of Russ donning the Clippers jersey next. According to?Law Murray of?The Athletic, the LA Clippers waived Moses Brown several months after signing a two-way deal with him. The UCLA alumna played 34 games for the Clippers and was averaging 4.6 points per game

Before his stint with the Lakers’ city rivals, Brown played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunders, Dallas Mavericks, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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The Clippers’ decision to waive Brown has led Twitterati to believe that the move was made to clear the roster for Westbrook. Given that the Clippers and Russ’ former team have a long-standing rivalry, fans were rather enthusiastic about the new update. Take a look at a few of the responses.

The three-team deal that landed Westbrook in Jazz

Fans witnessed some of the most shocking trades ahead of this season’s deadline. Following Kyrie Irving’s move to the Dallas Mavericks, the Brooklyn Nets managed to shock the NBA world again with the Kevin Durant trade. Amidst all that, the Los Angeles Lakers were finally able to move forth with a three-team trade for Russell Westbrook after months of uncertainty. The Lakers trade involving the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves included eight players and four future picks in the deal.

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The Utah Jazz acquired Westbrook, Damian Jones, Juan Toscano-Anderson, and 2027 first-round picks. Whereas the Lakers received D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt. On the other hand, the Timberwolves acquired Mike Conley, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and three future picks in the deal.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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