Russell Westbrook is in no hurry to find a new destination after parting with the Los Angeles Lakers

At the last transfer window, the Los Angeles Lakers parting with Russell Westbrook was one of the most interested deals.

The three teams embarked on a massive trade that involved eight different players and multiple first- and second-round picks. While the Lakers received D'Angelo Russell and two potential players, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik. Beasley, Utah Jazz welcomes Russell Westbrook to the docks.

However, fans may not see Westbrook playing for Utah, instead this former All-Star and All-NBA defender will be liquidated by the team to become a free agent.

Reputable journalist Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed the above information and further updated that Russell Westbrook will take a break for a while, temporarily away from basketball for a week to be with his family. He is expected to make a decision on his destination after the All-Star break, which falls in the last week of February.

Westbrook and Jazz need to reach an agreement before March, because according to NBA regulations, to be able to play in the Playoffs for another team, Russell must sign a contract before March 1, US time.

More information on the relationship between Russell Westbrook and Utah Jazz, the ESPN reporter said that CEO Danny Ainge, technical director Justin Zanik and coach Will Hardy are willing to welcome the former Lakers defender to come and live at the training facility. .

But at this point, Jazz's priority is to develop and maintain minutes of play for young players. If he plays at Utah, Westbrook will have to accept that he is not guaranteed a role or time on the field.

This is contrary to Russell Westbrook's thinking because he is looking for a big enough role in the team's system, and at the same time wants to maintain a high level of competition with the ability to compete for the championship.

Now the two sides will negotiate and find a common voice in the liquidation of the contract, allowing Westbrook to become a free agent. Currently, there are three teams that want to recruit Russ including Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat and LA Clippers.

This season, Russell Westbrook has accepted to "humble" with a smaller role at the Los Angeles Lakers, he came off the bench at the request of head coach Darvin Ham, averaging 15.9 points with 7 ,5 assists and 6.2 rebounds per game.

After parting with the Lakers and closing a turbulent time in a yellow and purple shirt, Westbrook will spend time with his family, relax his mind and calm down before making a decision about his future in the NBA. .