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Hapoel Tel Aviv Denies Talks with NBA Star Russell Westbrook Amid Dubious Report
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
What happened
A dubious report claimed NBA star Russell Westbrook was in talks with Hapoel Tel Aviv, but the club denied any negotiations. Westbrook, currently a free agent, expressed his desire to continue playing in the NBA, not Europe. The report originated from a minor Twitter account with no confirmation from The Athletic.
- 01A Twitter user claimed Russell Westbrook was negotiating with Hapoel Tel Aviv on August 9.
- 02Hapoel Tel Aviv officially denies any talks and says their roster spot is filled.
- 03Westbrook, 37, is a free agent who wants to continue playing in the NBA, not Europe.
- 04The Athletic has no record of the report, and the source is a minor Twitter account.
- 05Westbrook averaged 15.2 points last season with Sacramento and is a former NBA MVP.
- 06Hapoel recently signed other players, showing no current interest in Westbrook.
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