Russell Westbrook buyout rumors: Bulls a 'frontrunner' to sign former MVP; Heat a top option as well
Russell Westbrook has not been officially bought out of his contract by the Utah Jazz, who traded for him as part of a three-team deal on Wednesday. His decision on whether to ask for a buyout is expected to come soon. He is reportedly open to staying with the Jazz, but the wide belief is that he will ultimately move on. If and when Westbrook decides to go the buyout route, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Friday that the Chicago Bulls "could be a frontrunner " to sign him. "If he gets out into the buyout market, there is significant interest in Westbrook," Wojnarowski said, via RealGM. "I think one team you got to watch and I think will be a frontrunner are the Chicago Bulls. Billy Donovan certainly coached Westbrook in Oklahoma City. If you go further down his bench, Mo Cheeks, Josh Longstaff... There is a staff of former OKC assistants who all had good relationships and w...