Russell Westbrook steps away from basketball on his own terms

Sacramento and Washington made offseason offers

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 121 min read

Russell Westbrook had offers this offseason with the Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards but chose to step away from Via @espn on X

What happened: Sources told Shams Charania that Westbrook chose not to accept either opportunity. The decision came with the veteran still unsigned on Aug. 12.

Why it matters: The move removes an experienced guard from both clubs’ late-offseason options. It also resolves the uncertainty surrounding Westbrook’s playing future after 18 NBA seasons.

What to watch: Watch for Westbrook’s next public comments and the Kings’ and Wizards’ corresponding roster moves.

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@espn 2026-08-12T20:00:45.403631+00:00

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