US EditionRussell Westbrook Won’t Exercise $3.5 Million Option for Next Season, AP Source Says
- On June 13, 2025, Russell Westbrook chose to forgo his $3,468,960 contract option for the upcoming season with Denver, making him an unrestricted free agent.
- Last summer, Westbrook agreed to a veteran minimum contract with Denver that spanned two years and was valued at $6.8 million, following his tenure with five different teams since leaving Oklahoma City in 2019.
- During his single season with the Nuggets, Westbrook contributed off the bench by scoring an average of 13.3 points per game, securing nearly five rebounds, and distributing just over six assists, while maintaining a 44.9 percent shooting accuracy from the field.
- At 36 years old, Westbrook underwent an operation in May to address two fractures in his right hand, and he shared in his newsletter that he is hopeful for a complete recovery.
- Westbrook’s free agency opens opportunities for Denver to seek another experienced ball-handler, while he aims to continue his career as a valuable role player on a new team.
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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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