Russell Westbrook Dodges Player Option Question After Nuggets Game 7 Loss

After the Denver Nuggets' crushing 125-93 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7, which ended their playoff run, Russell Westbrook faced questions about his player option for the next season. Westbrook, who has a player option allowing him to opt out of the final year of his contract, responded to inquiries with a cryptic reply, asking a reporter what he would be wearing tomorrow and then walking away, signaling that his decision requires more time. In his first season with Denver, Westbrook averaged 13.1 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game but struggled with consistency, especially in the playoff series where his shooting percentages dropped significantly. Despite a challenging postseason and some internal team tensions, Westbrook remains a valuable contributor off the bench and must now weigh whether to stay with the Nuggets or explore other options as he approaches his 37th birthday. His future with Denver and in the NBA remains uncertain, with the offseason expected to bring clarity.