What happened: Westbrook earned nine All-Star selections, nine All-NBA honors and a place on the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. He also won Olympic gold with USA.
Why it matters: His exit removes a decorated veteran from the free-agent pool ahead of the 2026-27 season. He averaged a triple-double in four seasons, an unprecedented NBA total.
By the numbers: 209 career regular-season triple-doubles; nine All-Star selections; nine All-NBA honors; four seasons averaging a triple-double.
What to watch: Westbrook’s post-career plans are the next development to watch.