US reports, cited by N12, indicate that Russell Westbrook's agent has begun searching for EuroLeague teams after the 37-year-old former NBA MVP failed to find an NBA roster spot for next season. Leading candidates are Hapoel Tel Aviv, Panathinaikos, and Dubai.
According to US reports relayed by N12 sports journalist Ben Goldfriend, former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook may be heading to Europe next season. Westbrook, 37, a nine-time All-Star and the 2017 NBA MVP, has reportedly not secured an NBA contract for the upcoming season, prompting his agent to explore EuroLeague options. Hapoel Tel Aviv, Panathinaikos, and the Dubai franchise are named as the leading candidates. The potential addition of Westbrook would be a major coup for Israeli basketball, though no deal is imminent.
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