CHICAGO — Russell Westbrook still hasn’t found a landing spot — but the Chicago Bulls reportedly remain among the central group of buyers if he hits the buyout market.
After acquiring Westbrook in a deadline trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Utah Jazz gave the veteran point guard permission to begin discussions with other teams for a potential buyout move, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bulls were among the first teams to communicate with Westbrook along with the Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards and Miami Heat, the report said.
Executive vice president Artūras Karnišovas signaled the Bulls would hit the buyout market after standing still at the trade deadline, but coach Billy Donovan since has declined to comment on the potential acquisition of his former Oklahoma City Thunder point guard.
