Utah Jazz waive Russell Westbrook

The Utah Jazz have waived guard Russell Westbrook. Westbrook (6-3, 200, UCLA) was acquired via trade on Feb. 10, 2023. In his 15th NBA season, he is averaging 15.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists in 28.7 minutes per game. Per the Salt Lake Tribune, “the nine-time All-Star will instead finalize a buyout with Utah …