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Russell Westbrook Enters Free Agency After Declining Nuggets Option

He is weighing a record near $10 million per season offer from Hapoel Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague.

Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets reacts after dunking the ball against the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs. Westbrook will now hit free agency.
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Overview

  • He averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists while primarily coming off the bench for Denver.
  • Westbrook expressed gratitude to the Nuggets for allowing him to play his natural, aggressive style.
  • Teammates, notably Nikola Jokic, praised his relentless energy and competitive drive throughout the season.
  • Hapoel Tel Aviv’s reported near $10 million-per-season proposal would make him the highest-paid player in European basketball history.
  • Denver now faces the task of finding a new bench catalyst as it rebuilds for the 2025-26 season.