Wizards officially acquire Russell Westbrook

Dec 3, 2020 2:40 PM

Chris Paul Russell Westbrook — Photo: Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Wizards have officially announced the acquisition of Russell Westbrook from the Houston Rockets.

Westbrook joins the Wizards in exchange for John Wall, who signs with the Houston Rockets, along with a 2023 first-round pick.

OFFICIAL: We've acquired G Russell Westbrook from the @HoustonRockets in exchange for G John Wall and a future lottery-protected first round pick
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 3, 2020

2016-17 MVP. 9x NBA All-Star. 9x All-NBA. 2x NBA scoring champion.

Welcome to D.C., @russwest44! pic.twitter.com/To3ULIaGen
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 3, 2020

Thank you for everything, @JohnWall ❤️ pic.twitter.com/I0D0nrZAZF
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 3, 2020

Wizards officially acquire Russell Westbrook

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