Russell Westbrook to consider Big3 offer after NBA retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:38 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on August 13, 2026. Following his retirement, Big3 founder Ice Cube plans to recruit Westbrook for his 3-on-3 league, noting that fans want to see him continue playing. Westbrook, a former MVP and nine-time All-Star, has received interest from at least two NBA teams but opted to end his career. Ice Cube indicated he would give Westbrook a week to respond to the offer. Westbrook is the all-time leader in triple-doubles with 27,176 points in his career.
- •Westbrook retired from the NBA on August 13, 2026.
- •Ice Cube plans to recruit him for the Big3 league.
- •Westbrook was a nine-time All-Star and MVP.
- •He received interest from multiple NBA teams before retiring.
- •He is the all-time leader in triple-doubles.
- 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Russell Westbrook to receive offer outside NBA
"Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday. However, fans could still see him play in another league if he accepts a potential offer. Big3 founder Ice Cube plans to recruit the former NBA MVP to his 3-on-3…
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