Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Russell Westbrook Declines Nuggets Option, Enters Free Agency
Russell Westbrook, a famous basketball player, has decided not to play for the Denver Nuggets next season, turning down a chance to earn $3.5 million.
This means he's now free to sign with any team.
Last season, he played for the Nuggets, but he also played through injuries.
He even had surgery after the season to fix a hand injury.
Despite these challenges, Westbrook plans to keep playing basketball and hopes to return to top form soon.
Russell Westbrook declined his $3.5 million player option with the Denver Nuggets.
Westbrook will become a free agent.
He played his 17th NBA season with the Nuggets, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists.
Westbrook played through injuries during the playoffs, including ligament tears in his right hand.
Westbrook had surgery to repair the hand injury and plans to continue playing.
- Who
- Russell Westbrook.
- What
- Russell Westbrook declined his player option and will become a free agent.
- When
- Reported on June 14, 2025.
- Where
- Denver Nuggets.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated; possibly seeking a different contract or team.
- Player
- Russell Westbrook
- Previous Team
- Denver Nuggets
- Player Option Amount
- $3.5 million
- Free Agency
- Yes
- Season Stats
- 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists
- NBA Seasons Played
- 17