Jimmy Alapag dismisses Russell Westbrook for PBA roster consideration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:37 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
NLEX Road Warriors head coach Jimmy Alapag stated that former NBA player Russell Westbrook will not join the team following DeQuan Jones' injury. Westbrook recently announced his retirement after an 18-year career, yet he was mentioned by fans as a potential replacement. Despite Alapag's ties to Westbrook from their time with the Sacramento Kings, he confirmed that Westbrook is not being considered for any position in the Philippine Basketball Association.
- •DeQuan Jones suffered a leg injury while playing for NLEX.
- •Russell Westbrook recently announced his retirement from basketball.
- •Alapag confirmed Westbrook is not on the team's short list for recruitment.
- •Alapag has connections to Westbrook from their time with the Sacramento Kings.
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