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Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:01 pm
by AleksandarN
I’m a bit surprised given he just had surgery on his wrist. I doubt anyone will give him more than the vet minimum
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25180040-russell-westbrook-reportedly-declines-35m-nuggets-contract-option-free-agencyRussell Westbrook reportedly is going to test free agency after a successful 2024-25 season with the Denver Nuggets.
NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Friday Westbrook is declining his $3.5 million for the 2025-26 campaign.
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:03 pm
by SkyBill40
He'll probably get another two year deal with the second as a player option, but he's no longer going to command the type of money he once received.
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:04 pm
by AleksandarN
SkyBill40 wrote:He'll probably get another two year deal with the second as a player option, but he's no longer going to command the type of money he once received.
I can’t see a team signing to above a vet minimum deal. He will be coming off of wrist surgery and is 36 yrs old
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:06 pm
by Mavrelous
It can be an agreement with DEN tonre sign for vet min, saves DEN 1M and doesn't cost him anything, huge difference foe a team at the 2nd Apron.
Another option is he got an offer from other team.
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:08 pm
by AleksandarN
Mavrelous wrote:It can be an agreement with DEN tonre sign for vet min, saves DEN 1M and doesn't cost him anything, huge difference foe a team at the 2nd Apron.
Another option is he got an offer from other team.
That’s true. Hopefully he stays in Denver
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:20 pm
by meekrab
SkyBill40 wrote:He'll probably get another two year deal with the second as a player option, but he's no longer going to command the type of money he once received.
Thanks Captain
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:26 pm
by Yoshun
I think he'll just sign with Denver.
Though if I'm Denver I'd reconsider.
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:28 pm
by fanofthegreats
Brickbrick needs to retire
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:31 pm
by SkyBill40
meekrab wrote:SkyBill40 wrote:He'll probably get another two year deal with the second as a player option, but he's no longer going to command the type of money he once received.
Thanks Captain
Well gee, Meek...
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:44 pm
by DaFan334
From my understanding, if he resigns for the veteran minimum again, he will get a slight increase in pay, so it makes sense for him even if he just resigns for that.
I really hope the Nuggets are able to use their taxpayer MLE on someone else, like Bruce Brown, or another bench piece, instead of giving Russ a larger raise. From what I can tell, it seems like there will be few teams with cap space and a lot of players that will either have to resign with their current team under bird rights, or try to get a MLE and the Nuggets should be a very attractive option to players in that MLE range. They are a contender and will give that player a good change to be part of the rotation.
Now, hopefully, Saric gets that offer from overseas, and we can get out of that contract.
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:48 pm
by Optms
Makes no sense to resign for peanuts if winning is all he cares about. That only makes sense if he was on a contender, not a team that hasn't gotten out of the second round in years. Pretty sure he's going to a contender and waiting to see how the dust settles.
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:50 pm
by CodeBreaker
KD coming to Denver!
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:50 pm
by Special_Puppy
Optms wrote:Makes no sense to resign for peanuts if winning is all he cares about. That only makes sense if he was on a contender, not a team that hasn't gotten out of the second round in years. Pretty sure he's going to a contender and waiting to see how the dust settles.
I guess two years is technically "years". What team do you think are better positioned to compete for a championship next year than the Nuggets besides the Thunder+Cavs?
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:53 pm
by DusterBuster
He’s gonna sign with Dallas or Milwaukee. Teams that are still trying be good, but are in need of a stopgap PG on the cheap. Fans of those teams will flame me for saying it because they don’t want to believe it (I get it, I wouldn’t want him on my team either), but those are the most logical landing spots for him.
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:53 pm
by Optms
Special_Puppy wrote:Optms wrote:Makes no sense to resign for peanuts if winning is all he cares about. That only makes sense if he was on a contender, not a team that hasn't gotten out of the second round in years. Pretty sure he's going to a contender and waiting to see how the dust settles.
I guess two years is technically "years". What team do you think are better positioned to compete for a championship next year than the Nuggets
Is this a serious question?
Thunder, Pacers, Knicks, Wolves, Cavs, Celtics. Then you have teams that are on the rise - Rockets, Spurs, Pistons, Magic. Nuggets aren't in a great position here.
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 4:56 pm
by NyKnicks1714
DusterBuster wrote:He’s gonna sign with Dallas or Milwaukee. Teams that are still trying be good, but are in need of a stopgap PG on the cheap. Fans of those teams will flame me for saying it because they don’t want to believe it (I get it, I wouldn’t want him on my team either), but those are the most logical landing spots for him.
For some reason I absolutely see this happening now.
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 5:02 pm
by WestbrookGOATed
He's coming home
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 5:15 pm
by MoneyTalks41890
Love to bring him back to OKC except he’s probably going to want PT and this team is stressful enough.
Would rather CP3 if possible.
Russ will still get his retirement signing no matter what.
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 5:18 pm
by DusterBuster
NyKnicks1714 wrote:DusterBuster wrote:He’s gonna sign with Dallas or Milwaukee. Teams that are still trying be good, but are in need of a stopgap PG on the cheap. Fans of those teams will flame me for saying it because they don’t want to believe it (I get it, I wouldn’t want him on my team either), but those are the most logical landing spots for him.
For some reason I absolutely see this happening now.
Yeah, of the two, I think Milwaukee is most likely. I can see Niko making some dumb short-sighted trade, sending a FRP for a Schroder-style stopgap PG.
Re: Westbrook opting out
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 5:19 pm
by Ugly0598
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