NBA: Westbrook breaks with Lakers: He broke up with his agent, who recommended him to continue

And theIn the heat of the NBA market, in perhaps the most unexpected of times, Russell Westbrook has split from his longtime manager, Thad Faucher from Wasserman. The agent, in statements to ESPN, cited “Non-negotiable differences” suggested it There was no complete lineup with the base On whether he should continue in the Lakers For the last season of his contract, in which he will receive $47 million.

The actor believes that Westbrook “should stay at the LakersAccept the starting role and support of Darvin Hamm [el nuevo entrenador] presented to the public. The 33-year-old believes his status is uncertain in the Los Angeles squad Since it started appearing in transfer rumors mid last season.

His relationship with LeBron James isn’t the best either. The two recently met at an NBA Summer League game in Las Vegas and neither of them came to say hi even though it seemed impossible that they never saw each other or knew each other existed.

In case of equipment change, This will be the fourth transfer in as many years for Westbrookwhich – which Having spent 11 seasons in the Thunder, since 2019 he has spent in Oklahoma, Houston, Washington and Los Angeles Without realizing his dream of winning a ring. “I think this kind of transaction only devalues ​​Russell and his best option is to stay with the Lakers,” his representative considers over the past 14 years.

“Unfortunately, There are irreconcilable differences as to the best way forward and we no longer work together. I wish the best for Russell and his family.”