NBA Expert Considers Two Teams as 'Top' Landing Spots for Russell Westbrook if He Leaves Nuggets originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Veteran NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Friday that future Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook is declining his 2025-26 player option with the Denver Nuggets worth $3.5 million.

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

After one year with the Nuggets, Westbrook has reportedly decided to hit free agency and play for another team. He will seek a contract from another NBA team. According to Mark Stein, Westbrook is expected to decline his player option and enter free agency. Stein: Russell Westbrook to decline player option; will enter free agency.