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Russell Westbrook Makes Shocking NBA History Following Jazz-Clippers Trade
Feb 15, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Rockets players Russell Westbrook and James Harden discuss during media day for the NBA All Star Game at Wintrust. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook Makes Shocking NBA History Following Jazz-Clippers Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated Jul 20, 2024 2:28 PM ET

Earlier this week, Russell Westbrook was traded (via the Los Angeles Clippers) to the Utah Jazz.

Via UtahJazz.com: "The Utah Jazz have completed a trade with the LA Clippers, sending guard Kris Dunn to the Clippers in exchange for guard Russell Westbrook, the draft rights to Balša Koprivica (57th overall pick in 2021 NBA Draft), a future second round draft pick swap, and cash considerations."

According to NBA on ESPN, Westbrook is the first player to get traded five times following his MVP season.

Via NBA on ESPN: "First player in NBA history to get traded five times after winning MVP."

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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