Russell Westbrook is set to become a free agent after declining his player option with the Denver Nuggets, with the Miami Heat emerging as the favorites to sign the veteran guard.
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is reportedly declining his player option for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent on June 30. His next destination is already a hot topic in the NBA world.
Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook
MIN: 27.33
PTS: 13.02 (49.07%)
REB: 4.74
As: 5.58
ST: 1.34
BL: 0.43
TO: 3.09
GM: 88
According to oddsmakers at Bovada, the Miami Heat are currently the favorites to sign the former MVP.
Westbrook, 36, just wrapped up his first season in Denver, where he averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals over 75 regular-season games.
His role remained impactful in the playoffs, as he contributed 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists off the bench.
A nine-time NBA All-Star and the 2017 MVP, Westbrook has played 17 seasons in the league with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, and, most recently, the Nuggets.
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