2024-07-19 16:30:02
Russell Westbrook appeared in 89 games over the last 2 seasons with the Clippers, averaging 12.2 points, 5.2 assists and 5.0 rebounds.
The LA Clippers have acquired guard Kris Dunn in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Russell Westbrook, a right to swap second-round draft picks in 2030, the Draft rights to center Balsa Koprivica and cash considerations, it was announced by President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank.
Jazz receive:
- Russell Westbrook
- 2nd-round pick swap in 2030
- Draft rights to Balsa Koprivica
- Cash considerations
Clippers receive:
“Kris is a relentless point-of-attack defender, a connector on the offensive end and a terrific teammate,” said Frank. “He’ll help improve our defense and balance our backcourt.”
Dunn, 30, averaged 5.4 points, 3.8 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steal in 66 games for the Jazz last season. The 6-foot-3 guard has appeared in 333 career games with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers and Jazz, averaging 7.9 points, 4.2 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals. Originally selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, Dunn was named to the NBA G League All-Defensive Team in 2023. A native of New London, Conn., Dunn attended Providence, where he was named a consensus Second-Team All-American in 2016 and the Big East Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016.
“Russ is an all-time great and we were fortunate to have him here,” said Frank. “He lifted the energy and intensity of the group. We look forward to seeing him continue his decorated career.”
Westbrook, 35, appeared in 89 games over the last two seasons with the Clippers, averaging 12.2 points, 5.2 assists and 5.0 rebounds. The 16-year NBA veteran has appeared in 1,162 games and holds career averages of 21.7 points, 8.1 assists, 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers. A Los Angeles native, Westbrook won the 2016-17 Most Valuable Player, is a nine-time All-NBA honoree (two first-team selections), nine-time NBA All-Star, two-time All-Star Game MVP (2015, 2016), two-time NBA scoring champion, 2012 Olympic gold medalist with the United States and a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Originally selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft out of UCLA, Westbrook is the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles (199) and ranks ninth on the all-time assists list (9,468).
