Russell Westbrook plans to sign with LA Clippers, agent says

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according to his agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports, who spoke to ESPN. The former NBA MVP will return to Los Angeles,

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[{"selector":"#anim-a4e40483-8b4d-4aae-935a-30d750c262d8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.18714487548793%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7c2f29c9-03c4-4a23-b778-4ca6e1b403e0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c31891c2-18b7-4292-8542-15f7aa0b4c82","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.85760%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] defined position with the Clippers that was based around his playmaking, rebounding, and toughness.

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