While the NBA wraps up its regular season and prepares for the playoffs, some team officials are already looking toward the off-season and the moves they can potentially make in free agency to secure top-tier talent and compete for the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Following Malone and Booth's untimely firings, The Athletic put out a report claiming Westbrook was the 'biggest lightning rod' that put a wrench between the now-former head coach and general manager.

NBA rumors link Russell Westbrook to Nuggets’ tension behind Michael Malone’s firing.