After a solid first season with the Denver Nuggets, a reunion with veteran Russell Westbrook is "in play," per The Stein Line's Marc Stein after he declined his $3.47 million player option for the 2025-26 season.

Few players in NBA history spark debate quite like the Nuggets Russell Westbrook. The 2016-17 MVP still has differing opinions from basketball fans around the world.

Russell Westbrook played a role in Nuggets’ chaos and now might be bailing. The veteran guard declined his player option with the Nuggets for the 2025-26 season and now will enter free agency, according to Marc Stein. Westbrook had been slated to make $3.47 million had he opted into the contract.