NBA Rumors: Hornets Emerging As Potential Suitor for Russell Westbrook

Stay up to date with the latest NBA news and rumors ahead of the 2020 NBA draft on Nov. 18.

The Rockets remain a perennial playoff team in the James Harden era, but Houston's leading man could have a third costar in three years in 2020–21.

Houston point guard Russell Westbrook reportedly "wants out of Houston," following a tumultuous 2019-20, per The Athletic's Shams Charania. And there could be a legitimate market for the 2016–17 MVP. The Hornets have emerged as a suitor for Westbrook, joining the Knicks and Clippers as potential landing spots, per Charania. With the draft quickly approaching, Westbrook could find a new home sooner than later.

The Hornets have emerged as a potential suitor for Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook, sources tell our NBA Insider @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/8hineXP3AN

— Stadium (@Stadium) November 12, 2020

Stay up to date with all the latest NBA news and rumors below:

• The Lakers are interested in acquiring Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan. Kyle Kuzma and Danny Green could go to San Antonio in a deal. (Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer) 

• The Knicks, Bulls and Pistons could each have interest in acquiring the No. 2 pick from the Warriors. (Jonathan Givony, ESPN)

• USC center Onyeka Okongwu is moving up draft boards, potentially into the top five. (Brian Windhorst, ESPN)

• The Celtics have emerged as a potential suitor for Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday. (Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer)

• The Raptors are likely to play in Tampa in 2020–21 if they can't play in Toronto due to the COVID-19 crisis. (Michael Grange, Sportsnet)

• Spurs assistant Mitch Johnson will fill the vacant spot on Gregg Popovich's bench after Tim Duncan left the organization. (Marc Stein, New York Times) 

• The Celtics could pursue forward Christian Wood in free agency. (Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer)