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.

Westbrook participated in 75 games with the Denver Nuggets during the current season, where he achieved an average of 13.3 points per game while shooting at a rate of 44.9%. Additionally, he contributed 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game.