Last summer, Russell Westbrook signed a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets for $6.8 million and a player option for the second year. During his time in Denver, Westbrook quickly became a fan favorite because of his relentless play and chemistry with Nikola Jokic. But it seems like that might be coming to an end as Westbrook is scheduled to become a free agent. According to … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Has Bad News for Denver Nuggets Fans
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Western Notes: Spurs, Williamson, Nuggets, Wolves, Clippers
The Spurs are expected to hire Corliss Williamson to be an assistant coach on Mitch Johnson‘s new staff in San Antonio, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). A former star at Arkansas and a Sixth Man of the Year in the NBA, Williamson appeared in over 800 regular season games for four NBA teams from 1995-2007 and won championships at both the NCAA and … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Spurs, Williamson, Nuggets, Wolves, Clippers
Bobby Marks: Denver is $10.6M below the second apron for next season with Russell Westbrook declining his $3.4M option. – 12 players under contract – Flexibility to use the $5.7M tax ML and sign 2 players to the veteran minimum – If Westbrook re-signed with Denver or another team, the cap hit is $2.2M and his salary is $3.6M (10 year plus vet minimum) … [Read more...] about
Russell Westbrook To Decline $3.4M Player Option With Nuggets
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook will decline his $3.4 million player option for next season and will opt for free agency. Westbrook signed a two-year, veteran minimum contract with the Nuggets last season, which included a player option for the 2025-26 season. In 75 games (36 starts), the veteran point guard averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook To Decline $3.4M Player Option With Nuggets
Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook To Opt Out Of Contract
Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook won’t exercise his $3.47MM player option for the 2025/26 season, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Declining that option will put Westbrook on track to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He would have the opportunity at that time to either re-sign with Denver or join a new team. Westbrook, 36, … [Read more...] about Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook To Opt Out Of Contract