 playing the field. He's starting negotiations with other teams along with the Clips starting Sunday night. Russell Westbrook is good with the $4 million player option to come back with the Clippers next season. LeBron James' agent Rich Paul of Clutch Sports recently telling ESPN that James, after opting out of his final year of his current Laker deal, is actually willing to work with the franchise on an accommodating multi-year contract to make financial room for a significant roster.