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Russell Westbrook’s stance on playing overseas is revealed

Russell Westbrook is eyeing another year in the NBA, come hell or high water. The former MVP guard Westbrook has had “zero discussion” to date about potentially playing overseas next season, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported to Substack this week.

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Russell Westbrook Won’t Play Overseas, Sacramento Kings Still Have ‘Real Interest’ In Him

Russell Westbrook won’t play overseas despite receiving interest from non-NBA teams, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Sacramento Kings still have “real interest” in signing Westbrook.

Russell Westbrook News / Hardwood Heroics / October 13

'Zero Discussion' – Russell Westbrook Fully Focused on NBA Return, Not Playing Abroad

An NBA team hasn’t shown interest in signing Russell Westbrook to a potential contract. Last season, Westbrook was with the Denver Nuggets as the team’s sixth man.

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How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Former Laker Refuses to Blame LeBron James for Russell Westbrook's Situation

Russell Westbrook's body of work speaks for itself: he's a one-time MVP, nine-time All-Star, a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team and the all-time leader in triples-doubles with 203.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 12

While Rockets Fans Hope for Russell Westbrook Reunion, All Signs Point Elsewhere

As soon as Fred VanVleet went down for what is likely to be the entire 2025-26 NBA season with a torn ACL, panic set in among Houston Rockets fans. The team's two-way floor general and veteran leader was a major part of their rise to relevance.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

Why Carmelo Anthony says Russell Westbrook can’t return to Thunder

While some have suggested the Oklahoma City Thunder reunite with Russell Westbrook, the veteran guard who remains a free agent amid preseason, Hall of Fame forward Carmelo Anthony strongly disagrees.

Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Rumors / October 12

Kings, Russell Westbrook have 'strong mutual interest'

Veteran point guard Russell Westbrook remains an unrestricted free agent after he opted out of his $3.47MM player option with the Nuggets in June. Throughout

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / October 12

Ex-NBA Player Explains How Lakers Might've Affected Westbrook

With Russell Westbrook still on the NBA free agency market, many fans, players, and analysts continue to weight in on the shocking status of the former NBA MVP.

Russell Westbrook News / Fastbreak on SI / October 11

Ex-NBA Vet Makes Important Point While Discussing Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook’s free agency is ongoing. Meanwhile, most of the NBA seems to have moved on for the time being. In less than two weeks, the NBA’s regular season will be underway, and Westbrook might not be on an opening night roster for the first time in over a decade.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 11

Isaiah Thomas drops attention-catching Russell Westbrook revelation

Former NBA guard Isaiah Thomas named Russell Westbrook, not Stephen Curry or Kyrie Irving, as the toughest player he ever had to guard during his career.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 11

Kings, Russell Westbrook still showing strong mutual interest

Russell Westbrook continues to be linked to the Kings. If he ever actually signs with them … well, that remains the question. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on NBA Today (via The Westbrook Era) that there’s “strong mutual interest” between Westbrook and the Kings, who are still searching for a backup point guard.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / October 11

Despite Believing Russell Westbrook Belongs in the NBA, Dwight Howard Invites Him to Take $12M Chinese Deal

Russell Westbrook might not have a home in the NBA this upcoming season, but if reports are to be believed, the former Nuggets point guard could be trying his luck in the East very soon.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / October 10

NBA Legend's Take on Hypothetical Russell Westbrook-Thunder Pairing

Russell Westbrook is still an NBA free agent. While some teams have shown interest in the former MVP guard, there hasn’t been a ton of traction for the former Denver Nuggets veteran as of late.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Report: Russell Westbrook may have a monster offer from overseas

Russell Westbrook remains unsigned less than two weeks before the start of the new NBA season. But that does not necessarily mean that he is all out of opportunities.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / October 10

Why did Russell Westbrook choose to leave Nuggets?

The former MVP opted out of his deal with the Denver Nuggets at the end of the 2024-25 campaign. Since then, he's failed to secure a contract with another NBA team.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 9

Kevin Durant's 'dope' reunion plan hit with reality check

The Houston Rockets star would love nothing more than to reunite with an old teammate nearly a decade after their infamous split on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Rockets confident extension with Kevin Durant will get done this month

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 3