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Russell Westbrook Won’t Exercise $3.5 Million Option for Next Season, AP Source Says
- On June 13, 2025, Russell Westbrook declined his $3.5 million player option with the Denver Nuggets, making him an unrestricted free agent.
- Westbrook decided not to exercise the option after one season with Denver under a two-year, $6.8 million deal that included the player option.
- In his single season with Denver, Westbrook contributed off the bench as the backup point guard, posting per-game averages of 13.3 points, nearly 5 rebounds, and just over 6 assists.
- Westbrook expressed confidence in his impact during games and is optimistic about making a complete recovery following his hand surgery.
- Westbrook will now enter free agency seeking a contract from another team while Denver may look for a new experienced ball-handler next season.
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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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