Russell Westbrook: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New NBA 'heave' rule rewards stars who don't pad stats

Some NBA players will throw up an end-of-quarter heave with the cock winding down even though it will hurt their shooting percentage. Now, the NBA has removed that disincentive.

Would it be better for LeBron James to retire after 2026 season?

From Chosen One to castaway: The precipitous fall of Ben Simmons

Pablo Torre calls out NBA media over doubts of his Clippers report

Ranking the No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks of the 21st century

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 8

Do The Nuggets Already Have Russell Westbrook’s Replacement?

The Denver Nuggets decided to take a chance on Russell Westbrook in the 2024 offseason, after two lackluster stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Patrick Beverley Reacts to Russell Westbrook's Post After Millions of Views Pour In

Despite a strong season with the Denver Nuggets, nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook remains unsigned in free agency. The 2017 league MVP declined his $3.4 million player option for this upcoming season, entering the open market where reportedly only the Sacramento Kings have interest (via Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report).

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 6

Kings’ Below-Average Grade Sparks Russell Westbrook Question

Dennis Schroder is expected to fill the void of the starting point guard position for the Sacramento Kings next season. Some believed Russell Westbrook could be an option.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 6

Russell Westbrook Could Be Headed To China As Xinjiang Flying Tigers Eye Move

Russell Westbrook’s free agency has taken an unexpected turn: alongside persistent NBA interest, the Chinese Basketball Association’s Xinjiang Flying Tigers

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / September 5

Knicks may not be able to afford former MVP guard in free agency

The New York Knicks still have an open active roster spot, and a handful of names have been linked as candidates. One of those players is former MVP Russell Westbrook, whom the Knicks would have to sign for the minimum given their current budget.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 4

Insider Predicts Former Wizards Guard Will Join Kings

Former Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook is still in search of his next team after entering the 2025 offseason as a free agent. He has bounced around the league over the past few years since his last stint in D.C.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 4

Should Rockets Consider Signing Russell Westbrook as Backup?

The Houston Rockets head into next season as one of the league’s best teams. They have rising stars in Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, recently traded for all-time scorer Kevin Durant, and have a host of players both youthful and experienced that round out one of the NBA’s deepest rotations.

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / September 3

Why Westbrook would be a good fit for this rising team

Why Russell Westbrook would be a good fit for this rising team

There are notable NBA players who have yet to be signed to a roster. Among them is nine-time NBA All-Star and former MVP Russell Westbrook.

Westbrook, old team need to swallow pride and reunite

The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

The 'NBA point guard all-time rebounding leaders' quiz

Russell Westbrook News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

Russell Westbrook, Old Team Need To Swallow Pride And Reunite

After a surprisingly successful season with the Denver Nuggets, 17-year veteran Russell Westbrook looked as if he had finally found the perfect landing spot for the twilight of his career.

Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / September 2

Prediction Emerges on Russell Westbrook’s NBA Future

Russell Westbrook’s next destination remains one of the biggest question marks of the NBA offseason in early September. As he became an unrestricted player back in July, Westbrook has reportedly garnered some level of attention from several teams across the league, but he hasn’t quite found his fit just yet.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 2

NBA expert picks most-likely next destinations for Ben Simmons, Russell Westbrook amid extended free agency

It’s been more than two weeks since NBA free agency started, but a few big names are yet to find their next team. Every offseason, there are some top free agents to keep an eye on, and a former NBA MVP like Russell Westbrook certainly belongs there.

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The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / September 2

'The Only Home We’ve Heard For Him' – Sacramento Kings Chances of Landing Russell Westbrook Explained by NBA Expert

The Sacramento Kings have been rumored to be a team interested in signing free agent guard Russell Westbrook. Last season, the former NBA MVP was part of the Denver Nuggets as a backup point guard.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 1

Decorated Knicks Targets Holding Out for Bigger Contracts

Russell Westbrook and Ben Simmons remain as two of the biggest names on the free agent market, two former stars completely untethered by any restrictions with their former teams.

NBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / September 1

Russell Westbrook Predicted to Sign Two-Year Minimum Deal With Sacramento Kings

NBA legend Russell Westbrook has been predicted to sign a two-year minimum deal with the Sacramento Kings. NBA writer Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report thinks Westbrook and the Kings will agree to a deal soon.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Russell Westbrook, Ben Simmons Likely To Remain Free Agents When 2025-26 NBA Season Starts

Russell Westbrook and Ben Simmons have been the two headliners of prominent NBA veterans to remain free agents this summer. According to sources, both

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Russell Westbrook Bracing for Bad News After Request to NBA Teams

Spending last season with the Denver Nuggets, nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook chose to decline his $3.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season.

Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / August 30

Patrick Beverley Says It's 'Disrespectful' Russell Westbrook Is Still Unsigned

Things aren't looking good for Hall of Fame point guard Russell Westbrook as he remains without a team as training camp fast approaches. Speaking on his podcast, Patrick Beverley defended Westbrook and claimed it was disrespectful that no team has signed him yet.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29

Notable update emerges on Russell Westbrook’s future

Russell Westbrook appears to be running out of time and running out of options. The free agent market “has not responded” to Westbrook up to this point of the NBA offseason, Kurt Helin of Pro Basketball Talk reported this week.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / August 29

Former MVP faces battle to remain in the NBA

It's hard to believe none of the league's 30 teams view him as a viable addition to their rosters.

Rockets' Alperen Sengun thriving in big lineups at EuroBasket

Hawks big man looks recovered in strong performance in EuroBasket

Pelicans' 'injury curse' continues

Lakers' front office going the extra 5,800 miles to impress Luka Doncic

Celtics may have to wait for trade deadline to move recently added scorer

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Patrick Beverley Sends Russell Westbrook Message as Retirement Decision Nears

Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook is still a free agent as September nears. Spending last season with the Denver Nuggets, where he appeared in 75 games and placed seventh in Sixth Man of the Year voting, Westbrook declined his $3.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season.