Russell Westbrook retires after 18 seasons in the NBA
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from professional basketball on August 12, 2026, concluding an 18-season NBA career with seven teams. The 37-year-old guard, who spent the first 11 seasons with the OKC Thunder, leaves a legacy as the league's all-time leader in career triple-doubles with 209 and a former league MVP. Westbrook's accolades include nine All-Star selections and nine All-NBA honors, and he won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics. He averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds last season with the Sacramento Kings before entering unrestricted free agency this summer. His remarkable career positions him as a strong candidate for first-ballot Hall of Fame induction.
- •Westbrook played 18 NBA seasons across seven teams.
- •He holds the record for most career triple-doubles in NBA history.
- •Westbrook averaged 15.2 points last season with the Sacramento Kings.
- •He spent his first 11 seasons with the OKC Thunder, leading in multiple franchise stats.
- •Westbrook is expected to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
- 8:11 PMESPN — Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder legend Russell Westbrook retires. How fans reacted on social media
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — After 18 NBA seasons, Russell Westbrook has retired. A …
- 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder icon Russell Westbrook retires after 18 seasons in NBA
"OKC Thunder icon Russell Westbrook is retiring after 18 NBA seasons. The triple-double king leaves behind a Hall of Fame legacy.
"OKC Thunder fans shared tributes and memories as NBA legend Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on Wednesday.
"Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
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External links- ESPNAug 12, 2026, 8:11 PMWestbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons
Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:41 PMOKC Thunder legend Russell Westbrook retires. How fans reacted on social media
OKC Thunder fans shared tributes and memories as NBA legend Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:02 PMAfter 18 NBA seasons, Russell Westbrook has retired. A …
After 18 NBA seasons, Russell Westbrook has retired. A …
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:57 PMOKC Thunder icon Russell Westbrook retires after 18 seasons in NBA
OKC Thunder icon Russell Westbrook is retiring after 18 NBA seasons. The triple-double king leaves behind a Hall of Fame legacy.
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