Russell Westbrook parts ways with his longtime agent / News - Basketnews.com

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Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook and his longtime agent (14 years), Thad Foucher of Wasserman, have parted ways, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

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In a statement to US media giant, Foucher cited "irreconcilable differences" and suggested that there was no longer full alignment with Westbrook about whether the former MVP should want to remain with the Lakers for the final season of his $47 million contract.

Foucher said that he believes Westbrook's "best option is to stay with the Lakers, embrace the starting role and support that Darvin Ham publicly offered."

"Russell is a first-ballot Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame player and will prove that again before he is retired," he added.

"Unfortunately, irreconcilable differences exist as to his best pathway forward, and we are no longer working together. I wish Russell and his family the very best."

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.

However, the Lakers were eliminated from playoff contention with a team that did not jell. Further, head coach Frank Vogel was dismissed.

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