Russell Westbrook played a role in Nuggets’ chaos and now might be bailing. The veteran guard declined his player option with the Nuggets for the 2025-26 season and now will enter free agency, according to Marc Stein. Westbrook had been slated to make $3.47 million had he opted into the contract.

According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Russell Westbrook is declining his 2025-26 player option with the Denver Nuggets worth $3.5 million. Westbrook

Fans React to Nuggets Star Russell Westbrook's Major Free Agency Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former nine-time All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook, most recently a reserve with the Denver Nuggets, has made a decision when it comes to his potential free agency this season.