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Russell Westbrook's Former Team Puzzled Over Lack of Interest

Despite signing a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, Russell Westbrook decided to hit the free agency market early. The veteran guard declined a player option that would’ve paid him around $3.5 million to stay with the Nuggets for the 2025-2026 NBA season.

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