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Zach Wolpin

Russell Westbrook will opt out of his $3.47 million player option in 2025-26 with the Nuggets

Following his 2023-24 season, veteran guard Russell Westbrook signed a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the Nuggets. The 36-year-old played 75 of their 82 games and made 36 starts in 2024-25. 

NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Russell Westbrook is expected to opt out of his $3.47 million player option in 2025-26. That would make the nine-time all-star an unrestricted free agent. Despite his lack of efficiency on offense, Westbrook is still a high-motor player who impacts winning basketball.

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