Russell Westbrook has expressed a willingness to play for the Utah Jazz if they don't agree to a buyout.

Justin Zanik said Danny Ainge has been in contact with Westbrook's agent, Jeff Schwartz, and the sides have discussed a variety of options.

“We are open to all sorts of possibilities with him. He has been very positive on being here in Utah, and we’ve been very open to the possibilities of him,” Zanik said. “It’s just ongoing discussions. I think it’s important to know that he probably needs some time — this is the first time in his career he has been in a position like this. We wanted to be very transparent of where we are as an organization, and he’s been very open to different different roles in that. So we’re just kind of giving him some time and continuing to talk.

“There haven’t been any decisions made, there haven’t been any possibilities eliminated.”

If Westbrook is not bought out by the Jazz, they would retain his Bird rights and could participate in a sign-and-trade this offseason that allows him to join with an over the cap team .