NBA Rumors: Hornets Emerging as Potential Suitor for Russell Westbrook


Stay up to date with the latest NBA news and rumors ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft on Nov. 18.

The Rockets remain a perennial playoff team in the James Harden era, but Houston's leading man could have a third co-star in three years in 2020-21.

Houston point guard Russell Westbrook reportedly "wants out of Houston," following a tumultuous 2019-20, per The Athletic's Shams Charania. And there could be a legitimate market for the 2016-17 MVP. The Hornets have emerged as a suitor for Westbrook, joining the Knicks and Clippers as potential landing spots, per Charania. With the 2020 NBA Draft quickly approaching, Westbrook could find a new home sooner than later.

Stay up to date with all the latest NBA news and rumors below:

• The Knicks, Bulls and Pistons could each have interest in acquiring the No. 2 pick from the Warriors. (Jonathan Givony, ESPN)

• USC center Onyeka Okongwu is moving up draft boards, potentially into the top five. (Brian Windhorst, ESPN)

• The Raptors are likely to play in Tampa in 2020-21 if they can't play in Toronto due to the COVID-19 crisis. (Michael Grange, Sportsnet)

• The Celtics could pursue forward Christian Wood in free agency. (Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer)