FILE - Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) controls the ball during an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Los Angeles, Friday, April 1, 2022. Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is exercising his option to play for $47.1 million next season, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/ Ashley Landis, File)
By Tim Reynolds Ap Sports Writer LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is exercising his option to play for $47.1 million next…
