Russell Westbrook signs with a new agency ahead of the season / News - Basketnews.com

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Heading into his fifth and final year of a maximum contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook provided some news.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, the point guard told ESPN that he signed with a new sports agency. His new representative - Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports.

Several weeks ago, Westbrook parted ways with his long-time agent Thad Foucher of Wasserman. "Unfortunately, irreconcilable differences exist as to his best pathway forward, and we are no longer working together," Foucher said in a statement back then.

Westbrook, a nine-time All-Star, averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists with 10 triple-doubles while shooting 44.4 percent from the floor and 29.8 percent from deep in 78 starts last season.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Utah Jazz,New York Knicks, andIndiana Pacersare among the teams who have discussed deals with the Lakers involving the 33-year-old and draft capital.

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