Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Russell Westbrook in Talks with Hapoel Tel Aviv, per Insider
Basketball star Russell Westbrook, who plays in the NBA, might be playing for a team in Europe soon!
A European basketball team called Hapoel Tel Aviv is talking to him.
They might offer him a lot of money, the most ever offered to a player in European basketball.
Westbrook has a year left on his current contract.
Since he makes a lot of money through his NBA salary and endorsements, a move to Europe would need a really big paycheck to make sense.
It's still early, but this could be a big change for Westbrook!
Initial discussions are ongoing between Russell Westbrook and Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Hapoel Tel Aviv is reportedly planning to offer Westbrook an unprecedented salary in European basketball.
Westbrook has one year remaining on his contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Westbrook's net worth is estimated at $300 million.
The potential move to Europe would be influenced by a substantial salary offer.
- Who
- Russell Westbrook and Hapoel Tel Aviv
- What
- Possible offer and discussions for Russell Westbrook to play for Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- When
- As of May 2025, talks have begun.
- Where
- Initial talks between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Russell Westbrook.
- Why
- To potentially join Hapoel Tel Aviv and play in European basketball, potentially at a record salary.
Current NBA Situation
Potential European Move
Contract Status
Current NBA Situation
Westbrook currently has one year left on his NBA contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Potential European Move
He would need to consider a significant pay package to move to Europe.
- Russell Westbrook's current team
- Basketball player for the Denver Nuggets
- Hapoel Tel Aviv's status
- Eurocup champions
- Westbrook's player option for the 2025-26 NBA season
- $3,468,960
- Westbrook's estimated net worth
- Approximately $300 million as of May 2025