Point guard Russell Westbrook is anticipated to depart the Los Angeles Clippers during current free agency season in search of greater playing time somewhere, according to Tomer Azarly of Clutch Points.

I appreciate you taking the time to read this, and remember to subscribe!”Westbrook is not expected to be in a Clippers uniform next season,” Azarly said. “League sources have told ClutchPoints that Russell is reportedly looking at other options that would include opportunity and playing time.” The Clippers are reportedly interested in point guards Kyle Lowry and Chris Paul, which would support the notion that they plan to replace him.

In order to play a supporting role off the bench during the previous season, Westbrook willingly gave up his starting position in his second year with the Clippers. The Clippers made this choice following their 3–7 start to the season. Because of this, on November 17, Ty Lue started guard Terance Mann in place of Westbrook in the starting lineup. This move paid off as the Clippers finished the season as the fourth seed in the Western Conference.

But after the Clippers lost to the Mavericks in the opening round of the playoffs, Law Murray of The Athletic claims that the nine-time All-Star gave his sixth man role some thought.