The Miami Heat have emerged as the favorites to land Russell Westbrook, according to Bovada Official, with odds standing at +260.

Russell Westbrook will not be exercising his $3.5 million player option with the Denver Nuggets for next season and will instead become a free agent, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday.

May 18, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) runs down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter during game seven of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Por TIM REYNOLDSRussell Westbrook no ejercerá su opción de jugador de $3.5 millones con los Nuggets de Denver para la próxima temporada y, en su lugar, se convertirá en agente

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Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook just completed his 17th NBA season. The No. 4 overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder (then Seattle Supersonics) in the 2008 NBA Draft, Westbrook is one of the most individually accomplished players in league history.