SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz have released point guard Russell Westbrook, a move Saturday that would allow him to potentially join the Denver Nuggets. Utah acquired Westbrook from the Los Angeles Clippers in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn on Thursday. The Jazz made the move with the expectation that they would buy out Westbrook’s contract so he could sign with the Nuggets. Utah gained the right to trade 2030 second-round draft picks, the draft rights to center Balsa Koprivica and cash.

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