NBA News Roundup, Tuesday, July 9th: Russell Westbrook wants to leave Oklahoma City for Miami, Lakers sign veteran guard and more

By Tristan Elliott

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:44 GMT

Is Russell Westbrook's time with the Oklahoma City Thunder about to come to an end?

Los Angeles Lakers sign Avery Bradley

Avery spent much of the 18-19 season with the Los Angeles Clippers before his trade to Memphis

After missing out on Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Lakers have moved quickly to sure up their roster. JaVale McGee and Rajon Rondo were bought back over the weekend, while the Lakers also managed to recruit Danny Green and DeMarcus Cousins.

However, the Lakers appear intent to further improve their roster and the Los Angeles Times is reporting that Avery Bradley will join the purple and gold on a two-year deal:

The Lakers signed free-agent guard Avery Bradley to a two-year deal for $9.7 million after he cleared waivers Monday, his agent, Bill Duffy of BDA Sports, told The Times.

The deal takes up much of Los Angeles' remaining cap space, although Bradley is an excellent two-way guard. During his time in Boston, Bradley was named to the NBA’s all-defensive team, and the 28-year-old has averaged 12.0 points per game during his nine years in the league.