Rumors of Russell Westbrook's move to Israel debunked
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Rumors suggesting Russell Westbrook is in advanced talks with Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv have been dismissed as misinformation. The speculations gained traction after a misleading post on social media, which was based on a parody account. NBA insiders, including Brett Siegel, confirmed there are no discussions between Westbrook and the club. Westbrook, currently without an NBA team for the 2026-27 season after playing with the Sacramento Kings, remains a subject of speculation regarding his future in professional basketball.
- •Russell Westbrook is currently without an NBA team for 2026-27.
- •Rumors of talks with Hapoel Tel Aviv were based on a hoax.
- •NBA insiders confirmed no discussions exist between Westbrook and the Israeli club.
- •The misinformation spread through a misleading social media post.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Is Russell Westbrook considering a move to Israel? Fact-checking viral NBA rumour
"A rumour that Russell Westbrook might be in advanced talks with an Israeli basketball club took social media by storm. It’s time to check if there is any truth to this.
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