Russell Westbrook is officially on track to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of June after declining his $3.4 million player option with the Denver Nuggets. While returning to Denver remains a possibility, Westbrook’s decision has sparked widespread interest across the league and beyond.
Several teams view the veteran guard as a valuable addition. Among the frontrunners, the Miami Heat have emerged as the favorites to land Westbrook, according to Bovada Official. Miami’s odds stand at +260.
The Miami Heat are the favorites to land Russell Westbrook, per @BovadaOfficial
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Miami Heat +260
Dallas Mavericks +325
Sacramento Kings +500
Golden State Warriors +750
Orlando Magic +750
Oklahoma City Thunder +900
Hapoel Tel Aviv +900
Toronto Raptors +1000 pic.twitter.com/v967Ik6ggJ
Miami is placing them ahead of other suitors like the Dallas Mavericks at +325 and the Sacramento Kings at +500. The Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic follow at +750, while a potential return to the Oklahoma City Thunder sits at +900.
Westbrook’s name also surfaced with a surprising team overseas. Hapoel Tel Aviv, one of the top basketball clubs in Israel, has reportedly prepared a “never-before-seen offer” to bring the former NBA MVP to the Israeli league. Though still considered a long shot, their odds match those of the Thunder at +900.
Stephen Marbury Reacts To Russell Westbrook’s Contract Decision With One-Word Response
Russell Westbrook raised eyebrows across the NBA when he declined his $3.5 million player option for the 2025-26 season. In response to Westbrook’s bold contract decision, NBA legend Stephen Marbury weighed in with a single-word reaction on ESPN’s Instagram post.
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“Good,” he wrote.
Though Westbrook is no longer the dominant force he was during his prime years with the Thunder, he remains a high-impact player capable of energizing any roster. This past season, he provided consistent production and veteran leadership off the bench. He averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.
