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Clippers PG Russell Westbrook to Magic? Betting Odds Say ...

The Orlando Magic could be in the running to sign nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook in free agency this summer.

Jeremy Brener

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic has some decisions to make going into free agency this offseason.

With more cap space than most teams in the league, the Magic can lure a top free agent to Orlando, including Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook.

Bookies.com created hypothetical odds for Westbrook's next team and apart from a return to the Clippers (+400), the Magic is the next likeliest franchise to sign the future Hall-of-Famer at +450.

This past season for the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, Westbrook averaged 15.9 points, his lowest total since his rookie season back in 2008-09. However, he was still able to average 7.5 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game throughout the season, a sign that he isn't calling it quits anytime soon.

While the idea sounds nice in theory to add a nine-time All-Star to the Magic roster, Orlando isn't a likely destination for Westbrook. The Magic already employs Markelle Fultz, Cole Anthony, Jalen Suggs and Gary Harris in the backcourt. Not to mention, Orlando could look to add another guard with one of its two potential lottery picks in the draft. The Magic has shown a commitment to all of those players on the roster, meaning it wouldn't be plausible to add another player seeking minutes in free agency like Westbrook.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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