Could Russell Westbrook reunite with the Houston Rockets?

Russell Westbrook had an important season for Denver Nuggets last year. The 36-year-old helped his team as a large rotation piece for the semi-finals of the Western Conference and brought the later champion Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games.

Westbrook scored an average of 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists last season, which proves that he can still be a reliable point in the NBA. He was not the former MVP, which he used to be, but many organizations could present him as a backup Floor general and changing room, including the Houston Rockets.

Greg Swartz from Bleacher Report recently listed the seven best available free agents, and Westbrook took second place behind Chris Paul. The former San Antonio Spur is reported that it is approaching the La Clippers for reunification, but Westbrook does not approach a deal with a specific team.

“Outside the shootout, sales and some headroom will continue to be a problem, even though there is a way to Westbrook that is still a good leadership guard of the bank of a competitor,” wrote Swartz.

“As long as he passes over the break -in (26.6 percent) and instead stays in the corners (48.2 percent from the right corner, 36.0 percent from left), a team with Westbrooks can do.”

The Rockets were able to use Westbrook as a Backup Point Guard for Fred Vanvleet, which was expanded by a new signing of a two-year deal of $ 50 million. Houston's current Backup Floor General is said to be Reed Sheppard. However, he plays better than shooters than an initiator on the offensive. Having Westbrook from the bank would improve the offensive of the rockets.

The former MVP production not only helps on the pitch, but it would also be a great experienced guide in front of the square. The new star of Houston, Kevin Durant, is not exactly voiced in the changing room, but his former Thunder teammate could be exactly for young playmakers such as Sheppard, Alperen Seneng and Amen Thompson.

It can be a challenge to acquire Westbrook when Houston decides. Although his age and roles restrict his skills, he rejected his player option worth over $ 3 million. The minimum of a veteran would be difficult, considering that the rockets already used their exception at the middle level on Dorian Finney-Smith.