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.

Will we see Russell Westbrook with the Denver Nuggets again next season, or will he move on to yet another team? It seems that he is going to test his chances with free agency, so he could go in any direction.

After a solid first season with the Denver Nuggets, a reunion with veteran Russell Westbrook is "in play," per The Stein Line's Marc Stein after he declined his $3.47 million player option for the 2025-26 season.