Russell Westbrook agrees to new contract with Western Conference contender
Mar 3, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks on during halftime against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Russell Westbrook is officially landing with a new team after being bought out of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Westbrook is signing a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The deal is worth $6.8 million, and the second year is a player option.
Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook is signing a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal has a player option for 2025-26 season. pic.twitter.com/nZeK3ZZsvT
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 26, 2024
Westbrook has long been linked to the Nuggets, and when he was waived a week ago, the Nuggets were named as his likely landing spot. His primary role will be as backcourt depth, though the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope from the Nuggets might entitle him to a decent complement of minutes.
Westbrook averaged 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game in 68 games with the Clippers last year. The Nuggets will be the 35-year-old’s sixth NBA team.
