The Latest Breaking News from Russell Westbrook

Here is what some pundits in the national media are saying about how the Lakers have done in free agency.

The former MVP took far less money to stick with the team after having a resurgence at the end of last season.

LOS ANGELES — Free agent point guard Russell Westbrook is returning to the Clippers after agreeing to a two-year contract that includes a player option for the second season, a person with knowledge of the agreement but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Los Angeles Times on Saturday.

Westbrook’s deal to return to Los Angeles includes a player option after the 2023-24 season.

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers have agreed to a deal with restricted free agent Austin Reaves, getting him on a four-year, $56 million contract that was the maximum allowed from the Lakers.

Following the start of NBA Free Agency on Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers made a whole host of moves - including the re-signing of 2019 All-Star D'Angelo Russell

Despite earlier rumors to the contrary, it is starting to look like the Lakers want to keep D'Angelo Russell on a new contract.

LeBron James has been accused of strong-arming the Lakers into making moves his way, but he reportedly won't be doing so this summer.

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers' "Scenario A," as president of basketball operations Daryl Morey termed it last month, is re-signing James Harden (presumably after he declines his $35.6 million player option for next season). Not just because the former MVP is still a 20-and-10 player who led the NBA in assists…

The ESPN analyst believes one Eastern Conference team could get the most out of the point guard.

The top prospect gave an interesting answer for his favorite childhood player.