Report: Russell Westbrook picking up $4M option with Clippers

Field Level Media|published: Sat 29th June, 12:47 2024

NBA: Playoffs-Los Angeles Clippers at Dallas Mavericks

Apr 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Guard Russell Westbook plans to pick up his $4 million option and return to the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024-25 season, ESPN reported Saturday.

Westbrook, a former league MVP and two-time scoring champion, was a key contributor off the bench for the Clippers last season. He averaged 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 68 games as a complement to Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Paul George.

The 35-year-old Westbrook holds the record for triple-doubles with 199. In 1,162 career games (1,039 starts), he has averages of 21.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 8,1 assists and 33.6 minutes per game.

The No. 4 overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft, Westbrook has played with the Oklahoma City Thunder (2008-19), Houston Rockets (2019-20), Washington Wizards (2020-21), Los Angeles Lakers (2022-23) and Clippers. He is a Southern California native and played at UCLA.

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