Southeast Notes: Westbrook, Evans, Reddish, Huerter, Heat Arena

Russell Westbrook said he's been embraced by the Wizards organization and the fans in the Washington, D.C. area, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington writes. "It's been great," he said. "The city, the team, the coaches; everybody has kind of welcomed me and my family with open arms. That's all you can ask for." Westbrook has two more seasons left on his contract. He'll make $44.2MM next season and holds a $47MM option for the 2022/23 season.