Thunder legend Russell Westbrook may be coming out of retirement, says former All-Star
Russell Westbrook retired earlier in the summer in somewhat of a shocking manner. A recent hint suggests he might be regretting that choice already.
Former NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook may be considering returning to the league for another season, according to reports from The Stein Line. The outlet first reported on August 3 that Sacramento, Westbrook's former team, had reached out to the guard about a potential second season with the Kings as they look for a veteran mentor to rookie Darius Acuff Jr. It remains to be seen if Westbrook would be willing to rejoin the team in a lesser role under coach Doug Christie, as he did in the 2025-26 season.
However, Westbrook ultimately decided to retire from basketball. The decision came as a shock to fans, many of whom believed the end of his career was far from over. The Oklahoma City Thunder legend, known for his early years with the team, believes he still has three to four more years left in his career, with two-time All-Star Zach Randolph expressing his belief that Westbrook could return to the league, potentially with the Miami Heat.
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