The Latest Breaking News from Clippers

MIAMI — Standing as a destination of choice is nothing new for the Miami Heat. It has allowed Pat Riley to reel in some of the biggest names in the NBA over a stewardship of the franchise now into a third decade.

It seems the Celtics would need a third team for such a move to take shape.

PHILADELPHIA — Daryl Morey’s only leverage is the impression that he is already drawing dead.

The Damian Lillard trade market is heating up, with at least four new teams inquiring about the seven-time All-Star’s services.

The former MVP took far less money to stick with the team after having a resurgence at the end of last season.

The former Sixth Man of the Year is reportedly set to team up with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and marquee offseason acquisition Bradley Beal.

With numerous players on the way out and several new signings on the way in, here’s a roundup of where the #Rockets currently stand after a wild start to the NBA’s 2023 free agency window.

LOS ANGELES — Free agent point guard Russell Westbrook is returning to the Clippers after agreeing to a two-year contract that includes a player option for the second season, a person with knowledge of the agreement but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Los Angeles Times on Saturday.

On one of the most active transaction days in franchise history, the #Rockets traded KJ Martin to the Clippers for two future second-round draft picks.

Westbrook’s deal to return to Los Angeles includes a player option after the 2023-24 season.

The star guard leaving Portland was inevitable, so now the next question is: Who is going to bring him onto their roster?