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Russell Westbrook parts ways with agent, return to Lakers considered his ‘best option’

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Russell Westbrook and his longtime agent Thad Foucher have split due to “irreconcilable differences.” Foucher suggested there was no longer full alignment with Westbrook about whether the former MVP should want to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers.

His belief is Russ’ best option next season is to stay with the Lakers and embrace the role new coach Darvin Ham has in mind for him.

Award-winning journalist, TV host, and author Skip Bayless and three-time Super Bowl Champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe talk about Russell Westbrook: