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Russell Westbrook Won’t Exercise $3.5 Million Option for Next Season, AP Source Says
- Russell Westbrook declined his $3.5 million player option on June 13, 2025, and will enter unrestricted free agency after one season with the Denver Nuggets.
- After spending a season with Denver on a two-year contract worth $6.8 million at the veteran minimum salary, Westbrook declined his player option to pursue free agency, seeking a new opportunity and another chance at an NBA title.
- At 36 years old, Westbrook contributed off the bench for most of the season, putting up averages of 13.3 points, nearly 5 rebounds, and just over 6 assists per game, before undergoing surgery in May to fix two fractures in his right hand.
- Russell Westbrook is among a select group of NBA players who have averaged a triple-double over a regular season, and he expressed his appreciation for the support he has received this year, saying he looks forward to returning to full strength soon.
- Denver will look for another experienced ball-handler, with Jalen Pickett as the possible backup point guard, while Westbrook seeks a new team in a free-agent market rich with veterans.
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Colorado Springs Gazette
Denver GazetteDenver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook opts for free agency
Russell Westbrook is going to explore his options.
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolBy TIM REYNOLDS Russell Westbrook will not exercise his $3.5 million player option with the Denver Nuggets for next season and will instead become a free agent, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The decision does not necessarily mean Westbrook will not return to the Nuggets, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because neither party disclosed the decision publicly. NBA reporter Marc Stei…
Washington Top News
Russell Westbrook won’t exercise $3.5 million option for next season, AP source says
Russell Westbrook will not be exercising his $3.5 million player option with the Denver Nuggets for next season and will instead become a free agent, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The decision doesn’t necessarily mean that Westbrook won’t be back with the Nuggets, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because neither side revealed the decision publicly. NBA reporter Marc Stein first r…
Ottumwa Courier
Russell Westbrook won't exercise $3.5 million option for next season, AP source says
Russell Westbrook will not be exercising his $3.5 million player option with the Denver Nuggets for next season and will instead become a free agent, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The decision…
Nuggets' Guard Makes Bold Decision To Enter Free Agency
After one year with the Denver Nuggets, point guard Russell Westbrook has declined his player option for next season, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The former NBA MVP signed a two-year deal worth $6.8 million with the Nuggets last summer, but he will now enter free agency.Westbrook came off the bench in more than half of Denver’s regular season games, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals on 44.9% shooting. His …
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