Russell Westbrook just fired his longtime agent who wanted him to stay in LA and finish his contract. This is leading to speculation that Westbrook might be open to a buyout and a new contract, which would obviously mean his agent taking less money. I’m sure Westbrook feels like his situation in LA is toxic and he’s willing to do whatever to get away, including giving up money. I guess him and his agent couldn’t agree on that strategy. His agent released a good statement about it. Worth reading…
You left us hanging there without a link. 
Anyway, I think this is it.
Lakers' Russell Westbrook splitting with longtime agent Thad Foucher over 'irreconcilable differences'
Quote
"My belief is that this type of transaction only serves to diminish Russell's value and his best option is to stay with the Lakers, embrace the starting role and support that Darvin Ham publicly offered. Russell is a first-ballot Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame player and will prove that again before he is retired.
"Unfortunately, irreconcilable differences exist as to his best pathway forward and we are no longer working together. I wish Russell and his family the very best."
He's a good guy. Sport and cool. He may have made a lot of money as an agent of WB so this is like a farewell thank you letter. "Unfortunately, irreconcilable differences exist as to his best pathway forward and we are no longer working together. I wish Russell and his family the very best."
I also agree with what he said, WB should stay with the Lakers. Darvin Ham is trying to pull him so that he won't think about being traded or whatever transaction he is thinking of.
Who knows, maybe Ham's plan might work and they end up being in the Finals again or just even semis will do them good.