Russell Westbrook wants to be the next big name to leave the Houston Rockets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Following the exits of GM Daryl Morey and head coach Mike D’Antoni, Westbrook is said to not be happy with the direction of the franchise. Of course, Westbrook’s sub-All-Star play and supermax contract are the biggest factors in that direction, but I digress.
With Westbrook wanting out, some are wondering if he makes sense for Detroit Pistons. Troy Weaver, the Pistons new GM, is credited with championing the drafting of Westbrook in OKC and the two rose to prominence in tandem.