Russell Westbrook announces retirement from NBA after 18 seasons
8 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Russell Westbrook, a former NBA MVP and nine-time All-Star, announced his retirement from basketball on August 12, 2026. The announcement was made through a video shared on social media, narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan. Westbrook played for several teams during his career, including the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers, and is known for holding the record for most career triple-doubles. His retirement marks a notable moment as the league shifts towards a new generation of players.
- •Westbrook announces retirement after 18 seasons in the NBA.
- •He is a former MVP and nine-time All-Star.
- •Briefly played for teams including the Thunder, Rockets, Lakers, and Clippers.
- •Holds the record for most career triple-doubles.
- •Announcement made via a social media video narrated by Michael B. Jordan.
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"The nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection, former MVP and reigning triple-double king announced his retirement from basketball Wednesday.
"The nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection, former MVP and reigning triple-double king announced his retirement from basketball Wednesday.
"Russell Westbrook has been interesting to watch this summer during free agency. However, he has now called it a career all of a sudden.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:15 PMWhy did Russell Westbrook retire from the NBA?
Russell Westbrook is calling it quits after an iconic NBA career. Here's why.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:04 PMEx-Thunder legend Russell Westbrook announces shocking retirement after future uncertainty
Russell Westbrook has been interesting to watch this summer during free agency. However, he has now called it a career all of a sudden.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:49 PMRussell Westbrook announces NBA retirement
Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:39 PMFormer NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announces retirement from NBA
Another star player from the 2010s has announced his retirement.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:37 PMRussell Westbrook announces his retirement from basketball: 'It's over'
The nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection, former MVP and reigning triple-double king announced his retirement from basketball Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:37 PMRussell Westbrook, 9-time All-Star and former NBA MVP, announces his retirement from basketball: 'It's over'
The nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection, former MVP and reigning triple-double king announced his retirement from basketball Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:37 PMNine-time All-Star, 2016-17 MVP Russell Westbrook announces retirement
Nine-time All-Star, 2016-17 MVP Russell Westbrook announces retirement
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