The future of Russell Westbrook with the Denver Nuggets has been thrown into uncertainty after the veteran guard declined his $3.47 million (£2.7m) player option for the 2025–26 season. The 36-year-old, who has played 17 years in the NBA, officially entered free agency in June.
His decision, combined with Denver's turbulent end to last season, has sparked widespread speculation across the United States. Fans are asking whether Westbrook has retired, if a Nuggets reunion was ever realistic, and what his next move might be.
