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Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 NBA seasons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:57 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 NBA seasons
Summary

Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on October 22, 2026, reflecting on his 18-season career in the NBA. He stated that he felt it was the right time to retire after giving the game everything he had each night. Westbrook expressed pride in his competition at the highest level and mentioned that he played every game as if it were his last. The announcement concludes a notable career marked by individual accolades and contributions to the teams he played for.

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  • •Westbrook retired on October 22, 2026.
  • •He played 18 full seasons in the NBA.
  • •He emphasized giving his all on the court every night.
  • •Westbrook competed at a high level throughout his career.
  • •His retirement marks the end of a notable basketball era.
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  • 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Westbrook on why he retired now: 'I played 18 full seasons and I gave the game everything I had every night'
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Russell Westbrook on why he retired now: 'I played 18 full seasons and I gave the game everything I had every night'

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