Russell Westbrook

Former MVP parts with longtime agent, who implies 'irreconcilable differences' stemmed from Lakers' future.

He’s not just one of the most athletic guards to play in the NBA, he’s one of the most athletic people to grace the sport. It’s pretty easy to pick up on what Foucher was implying, and it sounds like Westbrook wants to try another team in hopes that the next organization will let him get back to being Russ. He’s not the rim-rattling, elevate-on-anyone player that he used to be. Derrick Rose was such a specimen that once one tendon snapped, the rest of his body unraveled. That also could be a reason why Russ doesn’t want to stay in purple and gold. The part about this that sucks — and there’s only one part because watching Westbrook submarine an LA LeBron James season was magical — is that you never want to see a guy’s hometown turn on him to the point of harassment.

Russell Westbrook has never actually requested for a trade, despite his ex-agent saying different on Friday...

Russell Westbrook appears to be happy right now with where he’s at. This could be a simple case of the agent being upset over getting fired by Russell Westbrook and then blurting false narratives. There is undoubtedly still the possibility he’s traded if the Lakers can actually get Irving, but for now, he’s focused on being the best he can be for LA.

Los Angeles Lakers star Russel Westbrook and his career-long agent Thad Foucher parted ways on Friday night, Foucher told ESPN.

His lone season paired with stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who played 40 games, was erratic. “I also supported Russell throughout his rise into a prominent fashion industry figure and recently orchestrated three successive trades on Russell’s behalf – culminating with the trade to his hometown Los Angeles Lakers." The nine-time all-star and former NBA MVP's future with the Lakers is unclear as his name is present in trade rumors.

LA Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has parted ways with agent Thad Foucher after 14 years due to 'irreconcilable differences', according to an ESPN report.

Westbrook, a nine-time All-Star, averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists for Los Angeles last season in his first year with the team. And even then, such a trade may require Russell to immediately move on from the new team via buyout. The enigmatic guard has one year and $47m remaining on his contract.

Russell Westbrook has split with his agent of 14 years and it's easy to connect the dots to that being about wanting a trade off the Lakers.

“Don’t get it messed up, Russell is one of the best players our league has ever seen, and there’s still a ton left in that tank,” Ham said at his introductory press conference. Foucher wanted Westbrook to improve his trade value — and the value of his next contract — by buying into what Ham and the Lakers are selling. It’s still easy to connect the dots to Westbrook and a Lakers trade leading to the split. Westbrook’s relationship with James seems strained, both were at a Lakers’ Summer League game in Las Vegas last week but stayed on opposite sides of the court and didn’t speak. Russell is a first-ballot Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame player and will prove that again before he is retired.” And even then, such a trade may require Russell to immediately move on from the new team via buyout.

The Jazz have emerged as a potential destination for Russell Westbrook as the Lakers continue to search for a trade partner for the former league MVP.

I’m not saying it’s likely to happen, but in theory if the Jazz in this rebuild, who just want picks, can get one or two picks from the Lakers to get an expiring contract and buy Russell Westbrook out, it seems like a scenario people around the league believe to at least be plausible.” He will then be free to join the team of his choosing. If the Jazz succeed in trading away Donovan Mitchell, then they’re definitely headed for a full rebuild.

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook fired his longtime agent Thad Foucher on Friday evening.

Westbrook opted into the final year of his current contract and is owed $47.1M this coming season. In his Lakers exit interview, Russ blamed Frank Vogel, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis for his disappointing season. Russ struggled to find his groove on the Lakers and was continually critiqued by analysts and fans through the season.