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Los Angeles Clippers And Utah Jazz Officially Complete Trade
Russell Westbrook has spent part of two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers.
However, the 2017 MVP was officially traded to the Utah Jazz on Thursday.
Via Clippers.com: “The LA Clippers have acquired guard Kris Dunn in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Russell Westbrook, a right to swap second-round draft picks in 2030, the draft rights to center Balsa Koprivica and cash considerations, it was announced by President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank.”
Thank you, Russ ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/u4UtoTRn6h
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) July 19, 2024
The Clippers also shared a quote from President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank.
Frank via Clippers.com: “Russ is an all-time great and we were fortunate to have him here. He lifted the energy and intensity of the group. We look forward to seeing him continue his decorated career.”
Westbrook finished this past season with averages of 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 27.3% from the three-point range in 68 games.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Utah Jazz will waive the nine-time NBA All-Star, and then he will likely sign with the Denver Nuggets.
Via Wojnarowski: “Once Russell Westbrook clears waivers, the expectation is that he’ll join the Denver Nuggets as a free agent and bring them another veteran to bolster the team’s bench and be available as a spot-starter.”
Once Russell Westbrook clears waivers, the expectation is that he’ll join the Denver Nuggets as a free agent and bring them another veteran to bolster the team’s bench and be available as a spot-starter. pic.twitter.com/HOAoYgyn59
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 18, 2024
The Clippers will be getting Kris Dunn, who is coming off a season where he averaged 5.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 47.0% from the field and 36.9% from the three-point range in 66 games.
He was the fifth pick in the 2016 NBA Draft out of Providence.
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Embattled Utah Rep. Trevor Lee loses county GOP convention — but wins enough support to make primary
Earlier in the week, House Speaker Mike Schultz said lawmakers asked the attorney general to investigate allegations of fraud and bribery against Lee.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, running for reelection, addresses delegates during the Davis County Republican Party nominating convention at Syracuse High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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A new bar brings the Himalayas to the foot of Big Cottonwood Canyon
Also from Utah Eats: A Utah baker ends his run on a Food Network competition; Lucky Slice’s territory grows.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Yeti, a Himalayan-themed bar in Cottonwood Heights, is pictured on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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Zion National Park closes popular trail during ongoing search and rescue operation – KSLNewsRadio
FILE: An entrance to Zion National Park is pictured on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation. (Ravel Call, Deseret News)
(Ravel Call, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY — The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation.
According to park officials, an incident occurred on the Angels Landing trail at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17.
At the time of publication, emergency services and search and rescue officials were on the scene.
Views along the Angel’s Landing Trail, Zion National Park. (KSL)
No further information was available.
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This story is developing and may be updated.
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