Apr 7, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) sits on the bench before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Lakers' Russell Westbrook looking to sign with Excel Sports Management

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 7/19/22

Russell Westbrook might not be without representation for long.

Veteran NBA reporter Quinton Mayo said Tuesday that the Los Angeles Lakers star Westbrook is strongly considering signing with Excel Sports Management. Mayo is an insider for the Washington Wizards, Westbrook’s former team.

The news comes on the heels of Westbrook parting ways with his longtime agent, Thad Foucher of Wasserman. Foucher had represented Westbrook since the former MVP was drafted in 2008. But the two split just days ago due to “irreconcilable differences” over Westbrook’s future. Foucher even released an unusual statement about Westbrook amid the breakup.

Excel Sports Management, led by agent Jeff Schwartz, represents a number of big-name NBA clients, including Kevin Love (Westbrook’s former UCLA teammate), Nikola Jokic, Brandon Ingram, Tyler Herro and Blake Griffin.

It is notable that Excel Sports Management appears to be the frontrunner for Westbrook over this other top NBA agency.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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