The NBA offseason is shaping up to be one that many will remember for years to come. The 2019 offseason was one for the books, as it involved a significant amount of player movement that has somewhat shaped the league as it is today.
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The 2025 offseason could have a similar impact, shaping the league’s landscape for the next half-decade or so. Many superstars will be at the forefront of the summer, including former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook.
Westbrook declined his player option for the 2025-26 season with the Denver Nuggets and will be an unrestricted free agent in a few weeks. His market is unclear, but one thing that is clear: EuroLeague powerhouse Hapoel Tel Aviv is not interested in the nine-time All-Star.
Initial reports suggest that Hapoel Tel Aviv was set to offer Westbrook a historic contract, but the team announced that there was never any interest in signing Westbrook.
“To be serious – it’s not true. There was no interest, and no one approached him.”
The Israeli club is coming off a EuroCup title, and initial reports suggested that they would be interested in acquiring Westbrook.
Westbrook has a $3.4 million player option for next season, and after a strong showing this past year.
The 36-year-old quietly put together a productive season with the Denver Nuggets, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 32.3 percent from beyond the arc across 75 games.
While he’s no longer the explosive MVP force he once was in Oklahoma City, Westbrook still finds ways to impact the team’s winning efforts. His effort, energy, and ability to shift momentum in spurts were evident during his time in Denver, and it wouldn’t be surprising if another team offers him a meaningful role.
The former UCLA standout just wrapped up his 17th NBA season and has now appeared in 1,237 career games. The nine-time All-NBA guard could gain a ton of traction amongst NBA teams as free agency approaches.
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