Nikola Jokic targets triple-double record after Russell Westbrook's retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:59 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Following Russell Westbrook's retirement announcement, Nikola Jokic aims to break the career triple-double record. Jokic, currently with 198 triple-doubles, is 11 away from Westbrook's mark of 209. With Westbrook's departure, Jokic now leads active players in this category. He has consistently averaged a triple-double over the past two seasons, suggesting a strong chance to achieve this feat in the upcoming season. His performance could further cement his legacy as one of the game's greats.
- •Russell Westbrook retires after 18 seasons in the NBA
- •Jokic has 198 career triple-doubles
- •Jokic needs 11 more to tie Westbrook's record
- •He averaged 34 triple-doubles the last two seasons
- •Jokic is the active leader in triple-doubles
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Jokic eyeing triple-double record following Russell Westbrook's retirement
"Jokic might get the job done this season.
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