NBA star Russell Westbrook is making a move to the Denver Nuggets with a two-year, $6.8 million contract, according to sources. The 35-year-old guard recently reached a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz after being traded by the LA Clippers. Westbrook’s deal with Denver includes a player option for the 2025-26 season. Despite averaging career-low numbers in points and assists last season, Westbrook brings experience and energy to the Nuggets. Analysts believe Westbrook’s ability to drive to the paint and share usage with teammates like Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić will be valuable for the team.
The Nuggets have wrapped up most of their offseason business with the addition of Westbrook. With the loss of shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to Orlando, Denver needed to make moves on the margins. Westbrook is expected to play a significant role in the upcoming season, either coming off the bench or starting. The team will also look to forward Dario Šarić to step up in the frontcourt, particularly after rookie center DaRon Holmes II suffered a season-ending injury. Denver’s success this summer will be judged by how well these roster changes pay off on the court. The team is hopeful that Westbrook’s skills and leadership will contribute to a successful season.
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