[Saba Sports News] Struggling with a 3-7 record, the Los Angeles Clippers are making a significant change by moving Russell Westbrook to the bench. This decision comes after the team failed to win any games since adding James Harden to their starting lineup, which includes stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard.
Westbrook, recognizing the need for better team dynamics, volunteered to be the team’s sixth man, allowing Terance Mann to start alongside Harden, George, Leonard, and Ivica Zubac. The Clippers hope this move will end their six-game losing streak and optimize Harden’s performance, who has struggled since joining the team. Westbrook, who leads the Clippers in assists and is second in rebounding, aims to boost the second unit and provide Harden space to excel as the primary playmaker.
This marks Westbrook’s second consecutive season starting in a lineup and then moving to a bench role.