The Denver Nuggets enter an interesting offseason following a second-round playoff exit to the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the surprising firings of head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth in 2024-25,

Russell Westbrook reportedly is entering free agency for the third consecutive offseason after opting out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets.

After one year with the Nuggets, Westbrook has reportedly decided to hit free agency and play for another team. He will seek a contract from another NBA team. According to Mark Stein, Westbrook is expected to decline his player option and enter free agency. Stein: Russell Westbrook to decline player option; will enter free agency.