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  "id": 704938,
  "title": "Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/russell-westbrook-retires-from-nba-after-18-seasons",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T19:27:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nba/1124802/russell-westbrook-retires-from-nba-after-18-seasons"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Basketball star Russell Westbrook has ended his 18-season career in the NBA at the age of 37. The point guard, who was inducted into the league's history as the 2017 MVP, will be remembered for his remarkable achievements. He holds the record for the most triple-doubles in NBA history with 209, a feat only set to be challenged by Denver Nuggets guard Nikola Jokic. Westbrook's career spanned playing for various teams, including the Sacramento Kings, where he finished his last season. Averaging 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game in his final season, Westbrook was praised for his ferocious rim attacks and unique playing style. His career was marked by high usage roles and polarizing opinions, but his impact on the game remains undeniable.",
  "summary": "Russell Westbrook is calling it a career. The point guard announced his retirement from the NBA at age-37 on Wednesday after a brilliant career that spanned 18 seasons. Westbrook will be remembered as the 2017 NBA MVP, and the first player to average a triple-double since Oscar Robertson. Westbrook retires as the NBA’s all-time leader […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "After 18 NBA seasons, Russell Westbrook has retired. A …",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/after-18-nba-seasons-russell-westbrook-has-retired-a",
        "published": "2026-08-12T19:02:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA with a farewell video narrated by Michael B. Jordan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/russell-westbrook-retires-from-the-nba-with-a-farewell-video-narrated",
        "published": "2026-08-12T19:53:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Triple-double king Russell Westbrook announces retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/triple-double-king-russell-westbrook-announces-retirement",
        "published": "2026-08-13T02:19:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasons",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/russell-westbrook-announces-nba-retirement-after-18-seasons",
        "published": "2026-08-13T10:25:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Guide Network",
        "title": "Russell Westbrook Announces NBA Retirement After 18 Seasons",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/russell-westbrook-announces-nba-retirement-after-18-seasons",
        "published": "2026-08-14T13:04:25.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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