Russell Westbrook... WHY NOT? // Utah Jazz Hang Around & Beat Toronto Raptors REACTIONS
The Jazz and Westbrook have met and had multiple productive discussions surrounding his impending future as a member of the Jazz organization. As the Jazz start a four-game road trip on Friday night in Toronto against the Raptors, there hasn’t been a decision made concerning Westbrook. But Westbrook, who came to the Jazz from the Lakers and has had a Hall of Fame career, has expressed a willingness to stay in Utah and put on a uniform. “We are open to every possibility,” Jazz general manager Justin Zanik said on Friday afternoon. The Jazz have made it a point to be transparent on where they are as an organization, and to put the proverbial ball in Westbrook’s court. They respect what Westbrook has been able to accomplish as a player. So in meetings with his representation, including agent Jeff Schwartz, they wanted to give Westbrook a say and some control over what happens next in his process as a player. -Tony Jones TORONTO (AP) Lauri Markkanen and Will Kessler each scored 23 points, Collin Sexton had 22 and the Utah Jazz overcame a 12-point deficit in the final five minutes to beat the Toronto Raptors 122-116 on Friday night and snap a three-game losing streak. Kelly Olynyk scored 15 points and former Raptor Rudy Gay had 12 for the Jazz, who won despite shooting 6 for 24 from 3-point range, matching a season low. Utah also made six 3-pointers in a Feb. 6 loss to Dallas. Pascal Siakam scored 35 points, topping 30 for the second straight game, but Toronto couldn't extend its three-game winning streak. The Raptors have not won four straight at any point this season. Join Jazzketball Podcast live on Twitter to join in on the conversation before & after every game. JAZZKETBALL.COM