Russell Westbrook is set to undergo surgery on his right hand to repair two fractures the occurred during the season. Westbrook averaged 13.3 points on 44.9% shooting, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds in 27.9 minutes over 75 games for the Denver Nuggets this season.
“I’m grateful for everyone’s support all year and I can’t wait to be back out there at 100% soon,” Westbrook said in his Word of Westbrook personal newsletter. “The comeback is already in motion #WhyNot.”
Westbrook has until June 29 to opt in to his $3.3 million player option for next season with the Nuggets.