Overview

• On his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Anthony said Oklahoma City should not bring back Westbrook if he would not play real minutes, calling that scenario damaging to Westbrook’s legacy.
• Anthony endorsed only a ceremonial OKC return framed as a declared final season with organizational honors.
• Westbrook is still unsigned despite a productive 2024–25 with Denver, where he averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds across 75 games and added 11.7 points per game in the playoffs.
• Commentary notes the Thunder are defending champions with a deep, healthy backcourt led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, making a meaningful role for Westbrook unlikely.
• Reports have linked the Kings as a possible suitor without traction, while Anthony maintained Westbrook could still help several teams in a defined backup role.