Russell Westbrook Trade Talks Ramp Up After Paul George Deal: Report

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Westbrook could be on his way out of OKC by the end of the Summer.

Oklahoma City Thunder fans were in for a huge shock on Saturday morning when it was revealed that Paul George had been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. George went to the Clippers to join Kawhi Leonard who was the most sought after free agent of the entire offseason. Without George, the Thunder are left with Russell Westbrook as their only star and the fan base has been freaking out a bit. The Thunder haven't been able to go very far in the playoffs with Westbrook at the helm and now that he has very little help, it's not looking so good for OKC.

With this in mind, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise that the Thunder are actually looking at trading Westbrook and starting a brand new rebuild. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Thunder are now "receptive" to trade calls which involve Westbrook. It's unknown as to what the asking price is for Westbrook but considering he averages a triple-double, chances are its very high.

There aren't too many teams out there that have the cap space or the assets to pull off a deal like this, although franchises like the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic have been thrown around as possible landing spots.

Stay tuned for updates on Westbrook's situation as we will be sure to bring you the latest information.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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