NBA Rumors: The latest top team to join the battle for Russell Westbrook
After parting ways with Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking for a replacement, and the name of the 36-year-old guard and 2017 league MVP has come to light
Russell Westbrook is one of the most prominent free agents still on the market, and the former MVP and nine-time All-Star has several teams interested in his services, as reported. The latest team to suddenly emerge as a suitor is the Milwaukee Bucks.
According to informant Brett Siegel, of Clutch Points, the Bucks are seeking depth in the defensive zone. "In recent days, another team has suddenly emerged as a possible suitor for Westbrook: the Milwaukee Bucks. The expectation around the Bucks is that they will use one of their remaining roster spots to add extra depth in the point guard position after recovering Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins in free agency. Given Westbrook's athletic ability and speed, he would be the ideal complement for Giannis Antetokounmpo on a team like the Bucks, who like to accelerate the pace in transition."
Westbrook's Current Situation in the NBA
Westbrook decided to decline his $3.4 million player option with the Denver Nuggets to test free agency this summer, and we have already pointed out some teams that have Westbrook on their radar.
Now, at 36 years old, he showed last season that he was finally willing to accept a role coming off the bench, as he had a solid year in Denver, averaging 13.3 points and 6.1 assists in nearly 28 minutes per game.
The Bucks, of course, move forward without superstar Damian Lillard, who tore his Achilles tendon in the first round of the Milwaukee playoffs and has since been ruled out. He is now a free agent.
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