Russell Westbrook slated to return next week

The Los Angeles Clippers star guard Russell Westbrook is expected to return to the court next week, with a possible return as early as Monday’s game against Indiana, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (via Twitter).

Westbrook had suffered a left-hand fracture on March 1 and underwent surgery shortly afterward. The fact that he may return in less than four weeks is considered quite speedy, and Wojnarowski suggests that Westbrook is progressing faster than expected, as per a tweet.

Throughout the 2023/24 season, Westbrook has primarily played off the bench, averaging 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, with shooting percentages of .452/.268/.677 across 58 games, with an average of 22.6 minutes per game.