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Russell Westbrook Makes Personal Announcement on Thursday first appeared on Athlon Sports on May 22, 2025

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook opted not to address his player option for next season following the team’s postseason exit,

The Denver Nuggets' postseason chances seemed questionable heading into the 2025 NBA Playoffs, in large part since they fired head coach Michael Malone and gene

Westbrook entered the NBA in 2008 as the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He has played for the Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Lakers, Clippers and Denver Nuggets.

Russell Westbrook has a player option on his contract for next season. Could the point guard sign with a new team in free agency?

The Nuggets decided against Russell Westbrook right before they won their first title. This year, they made the bold bet.

The Thunder fell behind early by as many as 11 points, but they outscored Denver 39-20 in the second quarter, and that was as far as the outcome of this game (and the series) was in doubt. After they put the finishing touches on a 125-93 victory, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared a moment with Denver guard Russell Westbrook.

The Nuggets left Oklahoma City dismantled by the Game 7 loss. Russell Westbrook, however, endured a heated moment with a reporter.

Now throw that context into the career of a 17-year veteran like the Denver Nuggets' Russell Westbrook. The explosive, still useful, and still volatile guard is a no-doubt future Basketball Hall of Famer. However, he has yet to win an NBA championship at 36 years old, and you have to imagine that's quite frustrating in itself.

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