Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly nearing an agreement on a contract renegotiation that would allow the franchise more time to construct a title contender around the tenacious point guard following Kevin Durant's shocking summer exodus.
According to The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski, "there’s momentum toward a three-year, $85 million-plus maximum contract renegotiation agreement" that would pay Westbrook $26.5 million next season and $28.5 million during the 2017-18 campaign. The reported renegotiation also includes a player option for the 2018-19 season valued at $30.6 million.
Westbrook, who is under contract for $17.8 million for the 2016-17 season, was scheduled to be one of the most coveted free agents on the market next summer. Agreeing to terms on a restructured contract would give OKC breathing room to come up with a blueprint for the franchise's future.
ESPN.com's Zach Lowe explained such a deal would be a major win for the Thunder:
But as the Bay Area News Group's Anthony Slater noted, striking an agreement now would beh ...
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