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Russell Westbrook free‑agency outlook

Entities: Russell Westbrook · Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. · Panathinaikos B.C. · EuroLeague · Dubai Basketball Club

Overview

As the 2026 NBA free‑agency period progressed, former MVP Russell Westbrook, now 37, found his options in the league rapidly shrinking. By late July, teams such as the Washington Wizards, Sacramento Kings and Miami Heat had all moved on, leaving Westbrook without a contract and his chances of signing before the season dwindling.

Within days, reports emerged that the veteran was attracting strong interest from EuroLeague clubs, including Panathinaikos in Greece, Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel and a Dubai‑based team. While Westbrook publicly prefers to stay in the NBA, the lack of domestic suitors has positioned an overseas move as the most realistic next step for his career.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Russell Westbrook draws EuroLeague interest as NBA future hangs in balance

    NBA star Russell Westbrook, 37, is a free agent with strong EuroLeague interest from clubs such as Panathinaikos, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Dubai BC, though he hopes to stay in the NBA.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Russell Westbrook faces dwindling NBA free‑agent options as teams turn away

    Russell Westbrook, 37, remains unsigned as the Wizards, Kings and Heat have all dismissed interest, leaving his NBA free‑agent future uncertain.

Sources

metrosport.gr · novasports.gr · paopantou.gr · parlons-basket.com · sportsnaut.com