Russell Westbrook expresses desire to continue NBA career amid free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Russell Westbrook, 37, hopes to continue his NBA career after playing for the Sacramento Kings last season. In a CNN interview, he stated, "I love playing basketball" and is open to finding a new team despite a challenging market as free agency progresses. Westbrook has played for seven teams in 18 seasons, having his peak years with the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he won an MVP award and set numerous records. As the offseason unfolds, he aims to secure another opportunity in the league before possibly facing retirement.
- •Westbrook played for the Sacramento Kings last season.
- •He has had a successful career, with the Thunder.
- •He expressed his love for basketball in a recent interview.
- •Westbrook has switched teams frequently in recent years.
- •He is currently a free agent looking for opportunities.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Westbrook hopes to keep NBA career alive: 'I love playing basketball'
"Russell Westbrook hopes to keep NBA career alive: 'I love playing basketball.'
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