Ex-Celtics Player Reacts to Major Russell Westbrook News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook just completed his 17th season and first with the Denver Nuggets. Now 36 years old, Westbrook is no longer the player he was during his prime with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but is still coming off a strong season.

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

Russell Westbrook will not be exercising his $3.5 million player option with the Denver Nuggets for next season and will instead become a free agent, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday.

The nine-time All-Star is coming off a solid season, as he averaged 13.3 points per game, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 32.3 percent from three in 75 games in his first season with the Denver Nuggets.

Russell Westbrook reportedly is going to test free agency after a successful 2024-25 season with the Denver Nuggets.

Russell Westbrook Makes Big Announcement on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It was an interesting season for the Denver Nuggets as they had many ups and downs, though they were able to make it to the second round of the playoffs where they pushed the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games.