Rumor: Bucks Could Be Interested In Russell Westbrook

According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Milwaukee Bucks could be interested in Russell Westbrook. 

Westbrook is an unrestricted free agent. He declined his 2025-26 player option with the Denver Nuggets. 

Along with the Bucks, Westbrook has been linked to the Sacramento Kings. 

“Westbrook was linked to the Kings and New York Knicks early in the free agency market, yet the Knicks opted to sign Jordan Clarkson, and they hold no interest in pursuing the former league MVP, sources said,” Siegel wrote. “That leaves the Kings as the only team with known interest in the nine-time All-Star, but they just signed Dennis Schroder. Would Sacramento also want to add Westbrook to the mix? The answer to this is unknown.

“In recent days, another team has suddenly emerged as a possible suitor for Westbrook: the Milwaukee Bucks.”

A nine-time All-Star, Westbrook appeared in 75 games last season for Denver. He averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists while shooting 44.9% from the field, 32.3% from beyond the arc and 66.1% from the free-throw line. 

A future Hall of Famer, Westbrook has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Nuggets. He turns 37 in November. 

Westbrook has the most triple-doubles in NBA history. He has career averages of 21.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists in 1,237 NBA games. 

The Bucks waived and stretched Damian Lillard, so they need a point guard now. 

Milwaukee already made a huge splash this offseason, signing Myles Turner away from the Indiana Pacers.