Even though Russell Westbrook put on a strong public face about his bench role this season, the Los Angeles Clippers did a lot of work behind the scenes

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook could depart the team in free agency. However, retaining Westbrook could prove to be more difficult. The Athletic's Sam Amick and Law Murray reported that the former league MVP may seek a better opportunity elsewhere.

Russell Westbrook is disputing reports that there was tension between him and the Los Angeles Clippers as he transitioned from a starter to a bench player

Russell Westbrook seemed to settle into his role with the Clippers during his first full season with the team, and he has pushed back against the idea that he is unhappy in L.A.

Russell Westbrook might be the one exception. Westbrook has a $4 million player option for next year and is expected to opt out because there are likely bigger offers — and probably bigger roles — out there.

Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook made a post to Instagram. On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers had their season come to an end when they lost to the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 114-101 in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.

Russell Westbrook is facing an uncertain future with the Los Angeles Clippers, but the veteran point guard said the recent talk of him being unhappy with

Russell Westbrook's adaptation to a bench role with the Los Angeles Clippers has been publicly portrayed as a seamless transition. Yet, new reports suggest that the situation behind the scenes was significantly more complicated than it appeared.

After a disappointing Playoff run with the LA Clippers, former MVP Russell Westbrook is reportedly contemplating a departure from the team.