UPDATE: Russell Westbrook retired from the NBA hours after this article was published. What follows is the original report before he retired.
Is Mr. Triple-Double calling it a career? Hopefully not, and Russell Westbrook himself continues pushing the narrative that he’s not done either. Kalshi’s NBA market has a board open for when Westbrook will announce his retirement, with the market pointing to next season.
The first sign of retirement comes next season, as it is the first option on the board at over a 50% price. Kalshi gives him a 26% chance to do so before the 2026-27 NBA season.
When will Russell Westbrook announce his retirement - Kalshi
- Before 2029-30 season 99%
- Before 2028-29 season 85%
- Before 2027-28 season 60%
- Before 2026-27 season 26%
Trading $10 on Westbrook to retire before this season profits $26.53. It turns into a negative return for every selection after that. Kalshi grades the market based on when Westbrook officially announces his retirement.
No retirement plans yet
Over the last week, Westbrook himself said in an interview with CNN's Elex Michaelson that he doesn't think about retiring.
“I don’t think about it honestly," Westbrook said. "I love playing basketball and if it happens, it works, and that’s my plan."
At 37 years old, Westbrook continues to be a contributor in the league. Last season with the Sacramento Kings, he saw his highest point, rebound, and assist totals over the last three seasons, averaging 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds.
Westbrook has been a true journeyman since his 11-year tenure with the Oklahoma City Thunder came to an end following the 2018-19 season. He’s played for six teams since, including the Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and Sacramento Kings.
Next team market tells a different story
Westbrook’s next team market on Kalshi does hint at a potential retirement before the 2026-27 season, with 33% leading all other options.
Russell Westbrook Next Team - Kalshi
- No Team/Retres 33%
- Sacramento Kings 17%
- Hapoel Tel-Aviv 10%
- Miami Heat 8%
- Oklahoma City Thunder 8%
There is a chance that Westbrook goes unsigned, but not retired, before the season starts and the October 21st deadline for the market.
While there have been rumors surrounding a potential move overseas to Israel’s Hapoel Tel-Aviv, several NBA analysts have since debunked them.
Both the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder do stand out. Since Miami traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Westbrook has been linked to the Heat because they need a ball handler. OKC also makes sense if this is his last go-around, which would give him a nostalgic retirement tour on a championship squad where he wouldn't have to do much.
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