What happened: The Oklahoma City Thunder announced that Russell Westbrook's No. 0 jersey will be retired to the rafters. The ceremony will take place on Feb. 7, 2027.

Why it matters: The honor cements Westbrook's standing in report/article/thunder-gm-sam-presti-asked-about-bringing-russell-westbrook-2026-10-27">bringing Russell Westbrook out of retirement</a>. It marks a formal celebration of his tenure in Oklahoma City.

What to watch: The Thunder will host the retirement festivities at home during the February 2027 schedule.