While Westbrook has swallowed his pride in recent years and accepted a bench role, that might no longer be enough to get him a new NBA contract. It's been quite a nosedive for the superb-athletic guard over the last handful of seasons. Stil being unsigned this late in the offseason is a new experience.

A top trade candidate this offseason came off the board on Saturday when the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal following his buyout by the Washington Wizards,

NBA veteran Marcus Smart agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers,