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.

Russell Westbrook will not be exercising his $3.5 million player option with the Nuggets for next season and will instead become a free agent.

Denver Nuggets star guard Russell Westbrook has reportedly opted to enter free agency, declining his player option with the Nuggets. This now sends Westbrook into unrestricted free agency, and he will be eligible to sign with any team he wants.