Russell Westbrook proved his worth with the Denver Nuggets this past season, bouncing back from difficult stretches with the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers. The veteran guard brought energy and leadership to Denver’s second unit,

Russell Westbrook reportedly is entering free agency for the third consecutive offseason after opting out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets.

Russell Westbrook played a role in Nuggets’ chaos and now might be bailing. The veteran guard declined his player option with the Nuggets for the 2025-26 season and now will enter free agency, according to Marc Stein. Westbrook had been slated to make $3.47 million had he opted into the contract.