Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasons
Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
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- Primary article: Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasons · ESPN NBA
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Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
- Russell Westbrook Retires from NBA in Video Narrated by Michael B. Jordan · Bleacher Report NBA
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After spending the 2025-26 season with the rebuilding Sacramento Kings, veteran point guard Russell Westbrook has decided to call it a career.
- Russell Westbrook retiring after 18 NBA seasons · Yahoo Sports NBA
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The former MVP announced his retirement after 18 seasons, ending his career as the league's all-time leader in triple-doubles.
- Russell Westbrook retires as NBA's triple-double king, but with 2 players in range to take his crown · Yahoo Sports NBA
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Nikola Jokić is already close to Russell Westbrook's triple-double record.
- Former MVP Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons · Yahoo Sports NBA
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Russell Westbrook shared a video announcing his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday, wrapping up his career as the all-time leader in triple-doubles.
- Russell Westbrook, 9-time All-Star and former NBA MVP, announces his retirement from basketball: 'It's over' · Yahoo Sports NBA
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The nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection, former MVP and reigning triple-double king announced his retirement from basketball Wednesday.
- Russell Westbrook announces retirement · Yahoo Sports NBA
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After a decorated 18-year career, former Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday. Westbrook, 37, spent one season in Washington after the team acquired him in a December 2020 trade that sent John Wall and picks to the Houston Rockets. The standout guard averaged a triple-double — 22.2 points, […]
- Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons · Yahoo Sports NBA
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Russell Westbrook has retired from the NBA.
- Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons as 9-time All-Star, former MVP · Yahoo Sports NBA
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The nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection, former MVP and reigning triple-double king announced his retirement from basketball Wednesday.
- Russell Westbrook retires: His NBA legacy after 18 electric seasons · ESPN NBA
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Westbrook revived the triple-double, but what is his true legacy? ESPN NBA insiders examine a thrilling, tireless and polarizing Hall of Fame career.
- Russell Westbrook announces retirement: NBA's all-time triple-doubles leader steps away after 18 seasons · CBS Sports NBA
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Westbrook was a nine-time All-Star and the 2017 NBA MVP
- Why NBA History Will Laugh at Russell Westbrook's Critics · Bleacher Report NBA
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After 18 NBA seasons for seven different franchises, Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on Wednesday in a post on social media.
- Russell Westbrook Retires From NBA After Legendary 18-Year Career · Fadeaway World
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Russell Westbrook officially retired from the NBA after 18 seasons, ending a legendary career defined by intensity and historic production.
- Russell Westbrook retiring after 18 NBA seasons · NY Post NBA
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The former MVP announced his retirement after 18 seasons, ending his career as the league's all-time leader in triple-doubles.
- Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 seasons · HoopsWire
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That’s it for Russell Westbrook. One of the most explosive, relentless and downright unique players the NBA has ever seen announced Wednesday that he’s retiring after 18 seasons. Westbrook revealed the decision with a video posted to social media and narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan. The video never actually uses the word “retirement,” but […] The post Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 seasons appeared first on Hoops Wire.
- 2008 NBA Re-Draft After Russell Westbrook Retires · Bleacher Report NBA
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On Wednesday, after 18 seasons for seven different organizations, Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA.
- Russell Westbrook retires from NBA: Fans' reaction on social media · Yahoo Sports NBA
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Russell Westbrook is stepping away from the NBA after 18 seasons. Here's how the basketball world reacted.
- Ex-Kings star, NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 seasons · Yahoo Sports NBA
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Former Sacramento Kings star and NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons with a special video posted to social media.
- Russell Westbrook received offers from 2 teams before announcing retirement · ClutchPoints
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Although Russell Westbrook is retiring, he did have interest from two NBA teams this free agency. The former league MVP announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons in a video post on his social media account, narrated by Michael B. Jordan. Westbrook entered free agency after playing with the Sacramento Kings last season. […] The post Russell Westbrook received offers from 2 teams before announcing retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- NBA star Russell Westbrook retires, ending one of basketball's most unique careers · Yahoo Sports NBA
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Russell Westbrook's 18-season NBA career took fans on a roller coaster that included an NBA MVP, nine All-Star bids and two scoring titles.
- Russell Westbrook Retires Despite Offers From Kings, Wizards · RealGM
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Russell Westbrook announced his retirement Wednesday on social media, ending an 18-season NBA career spent with seven teams. He walked away despite having offers on the table this offseason. The Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards had both presented offers to Westbrook, but he chose to step away from the game on his own terms, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Westbrook entered the league as the No. 4 pick in the 2008 NBA draft, selected by the soon to be Oklahoma City Thunder. He finis...
- Derrick Rose sends heartfelt message on Russell Westbrook’s retirement · ClutchPoints
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The NBA world received big news on Wednesday when Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons. He posted a video on Instagram entitled “The Museum of Unspoken Answers,” narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan, to make it official and celebrate his career. Immediately after, a who’s-who of NBA royalty offered their praise. LeBron James […] The post Derrick Rose sends heartfelt message on Russell Westbrook’s retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Russell Westbrook Retires: 5 Defining Moments From an 18-Year NBA Career · Ball Is Life
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The Brodie Calls It a Career! The post Russell Westbrook Retires: 5 Defining Moments From an 18-Year NBA Career appeared first on Ballislife.com.
- Old Russell Westbrook video shutting down retirement talks resurfaces · ClutchPoints
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Another legend has walked away from the NBA after Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on Wednesday. It marked the end of an 18-year career, which saw him become one of the most electrifying players in league history. Westbrook finished with career averages of 20.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 1.6 steals. He set the […] The post Old Russell Westbrook video shutting down retirement talks resurfaces appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Sam Presti delivers powerful tribute after Russell Westbrook’s retirement · ClutchPoints
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Russell Westbrook’s legendary NBA career has officially come to an end, and Oklahoma City Thunder executive Sam Presti made sure his former superstar received the tribute he deserved. Westbrook retired after 18 NBA seasons, closing the book on one of the most unique careers the league has ever seen. Presti, who drafted Westbrook fourth overall […] The post Sam Presti delivers powerful tribute after Russell Westbrook’s retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- LeBron James wants Russell Westbrook Hall of Fame induction after 'helluva career' · ClutchPoints
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After 18 years in the NBA, Russell Westbrook called it a career after posting a video on social media announcing his retirement. After numerous players shared their takes on Westbrook’s decision, LeBron James made a Hall of Fame declaration in his post about the former superstar guard. James was one of thousands of individuals who […] The post LeBron James wants Russell Westbrook Hall of Fame induction after ‘helluva career’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Kings And Wizards Wanted To Sign Russell Westbrook, But He Chose To Retire On His Own Terms · Fadeaway World
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Russell Westbrook could have returned to the Kings or reunited with the Wizards.
- Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasons · ClutchPoints
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Russell Westbrook, a nine-time NBA All-Star and former league MVP, announced his retirement on Wednesday afternoon with a social media post. In a video titled “The Museum of Unspoken Answers” narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan, Westbrook looked back on his historic basketball career before Jordan ended his narration by asking the former MVP, “Now […] The post Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Former Rocket Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement · The Dream Shake
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After a long season with the Sacramento Kings that ended without a new contract and a summer with no offers from other NBA teams, Russell Westbrook has decided to step away from basketball. Houston fans are no strangers to Westbrook, as he was not only the competition to James Harden for the 2016-2017 MVP and countless playoff battles. However, in summer 2019, Westbrook became one of Houston’s own after the Chris Paul trade in July 2019. Westbrook’s contributions as a Rocket can’t be understa...
- Russell Westbrook announces retirement · Bullets Forever
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After a decorated 18-year career, former Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday. Sometimes you don’t even know when you’ve already watched the end. You had to be there. And now it’s over. pic.twitter.com/6YoOW8WyIV — Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) August 12, 2026 Westbrook, 37, spent one season in Washington after the team acquired him in a December 2020 trade that sent John Wall and picks to the Houston Rockets. The standout guard...
- New Russell Westbrook Rumors Reveal Which Teams Offered Contracts Before NBA Retirement Video · Bleacher Report NBA
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The Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards both expressed interest in signing Russell Westbrook before the veteran guard chose to retire, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Mitchell, Trae Young lead praise for Russell Westbrook after retirement news · ESPN NBA
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The nine-time NBA All-Star announced his retirement Wednesday and received congratulations around the sports world.
- Russell Westbrook retires in historic NBA company with LeBron James · ClutchPoints
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One of the most iconic players in modern NBA history has announced a surprise retirement in characteristically iconic manner, in the form of Russell Westbrook. The triple-double machine made the big announcement via an extremely poignant video narrated by none other than actor Michael B. Jordan. And well, Russ leaves after an illustrious 18 years […] The post Russell Westbrook retires in historic NBA company with LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement: Ranking His 10 Greatest NBA Career Moments · Fadeaway World
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Russell Westbrook, one of the best point guards of his generation, has announced his retirement and we recap the greatest moments of his Hall of Fame career.
- Russell Westbrook’s 5 greatest NBA moments amid retirement news · ClutchPoints
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Eighteen seasons played, nine All-Star nods, two scoring titles, three seasons leading the NBA in assists, and an MVP trophy to call his own. Those are just a handful of the many accolades Russell Westbrook earned during his career, which ended on Aug. 12 when the all-time great point guard decided to hang up his […] The post Russell Westbrook’s 5 greatest NBA moments amid retirement news appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- LeBron James Reacts to Russell Westbrook's NBA Retirement in Comment on Star's IG Photo, 'HOF Next!' · Bleacher Report NBA
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LeBron James will clearly be a Hall of Famer after he retires, and he knows Russell Westbrook will already be inducted by the time he arrives.
- Dream’s Angel Reese drops 5-word reaction to Russell Westbrook’s retirement · ClutchPoints
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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese was among the many athletes who congratulated now-former NBA guard Russell Westbrook on his retirement. On Wednesday, Westbrook announced that he is walking away after an illustrious 18-year career, including being named MVP in 2017 and setting the all-time record for most triple-doubles. On Instagram, the nine-time All-Star, who was […] The post Dream’s Angel Reese drops 5-word reaction to Russell Westbrook’s retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo among many in NBA to pay tribute to Russell Westbrook after retirement · Yahoo Sports NBA
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Some of the NBA’s biggest stars praised Westbrook for the legacy he leaves behind.
- Russell Westbrook Celebrated by NBA Fans After Retirement Video, Won 2017 MVP Award · Bleacher Report NBA
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Russell Westbrook has played his final NBA game.
- Thunder’s heartfelt post after Russell Westbrook’s retirement goes viral · ClutchPoints
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Oklahoma City Thunder was one of the first teams to send a retirement tribute to Russell Westbrook. Soon after the nine-time NBA All-Star announced that he is officially stepping away from the court, the Thunder shared an X (formerly Twitter) post to thank him for his glorious stay at the franchise camp. “RUSSELL. To a […] The post Thunder’s heartfelt post after Russell Westbrook’s retirement goes viral appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Russell Westbrook, 9-time All-Star and former NBA MVP, announces his retirement from basketball: 'It's over' · Yahoo Sports NBA
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The nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection, former MVP and reigning triple-double king announced his retirement from basketball Wednesday.
- Russell Westbrook retires as NBA's triple-double king, but with two players in range to take his crown · Yahoo Sports NBA
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Nikola Jokić is already close to Russell Westbrook's triple-double record.
- Where Kendrick Perkins places Russell Westbrook on Thunder Mount Rushmore · ClutchPoints
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On Wednesday, Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 illustrious seasons. Although he bounced around the league over the last couple of years, Westbrook will be most remembered for his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, with whom he made several deep playoff runs and won a league MVP award in 2017. […] The post Where Kendrick Perkins places Russell Westbrook on Thunder Mount Rushmore appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement · Hoops Rumors
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Russell Westbrook has posted a video on his social media accounts (Twitter and Instagram) announcing that he intends to retire as a player. The clip, narrated by Michael B. Jordan, doesn’t explicitly mention retirement, but recaps Westbrook’s career and refers to him stepping away “on (his) own terms.” “Sometimes you don’t even know when you’ve […]
- Wizards’ Trae Young perfectly sums up Russell Westbrook · ClutchPoints
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Washington Wizards star Trae Young and now-retired guard Russell Westbrook had their fair share of intense battles. They were always competitive with each other, a sign of mutual respect. Young always knew he would be in for a long night every time he faced Westbrook, who was as feisty and relentless as they come, with […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young perfectly sums up Russell Westbrook appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Victor Oladipo Teases Kings Interest in NBA Free Agency After Russell Westbrook's Retirement · Bleacher Report NBA
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With Russell Westbrook no longer an option after he retired Wednesday, the Sacramento Kings could turn toward Victor Oladipo as they look for a veteran addition in their backcourt.
- Russell Westbrook’s top triple-doubles revisited as The Brodie announces retirement · ClutchPoints
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Russell Westbrook did not merely collect triple-doubles. He stretched the boundaries of what basketball fans thought a point guard could accomplish. Westbrook attacked rebounds as if every missed shot belonged to him. He pushed the ball before defenses could organize. He created open looks for teammates, yet he could also become the most dangerous scorer […] The post Russell Westbrook’s top triple-doubles revisited as The Brodie announces retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Russell Westbrook ends NBA career - TalkBasket.net · TalkBasket.net
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- After Russell Westbrook's Retirement, Only 2 Active NBA Players from 2008 Draft Remain · Bleacher Report NBA
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The 2008 NBA draft produced seven All-Stars and two league MVPs, but it doesn't have much representation remaining on active rosters in the NBA.
- Charlie Villanueva Reminisces on Russell Westbrook Feud in Video Congratulating Star on Retirement · Bleacher Report NBA
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Charlie Villanueva paid his respects to Russell Westbrook after his former NBA rival announced his retirement from the league.