It’s no surprise that the Los Angeles Lakers are finding it quite difficult to find a trade partner for Russell Westbrook. The 33-year-old’s gargantuan contract is without a doubt the biggest stumbling block in any potential deal, with Russ set to pocket no less than $47.1 million this coming season.

As it turns out, however, the Utah Jazz have now emerged as a possible destination for the former league MVP. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, this prospect is now picking up steam.