Russell Westbrook will not join Heat if LeBron James signs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
As speculation continues regarding LeBron James' next team for the upcoming NBA season, Russell Westbrook has indicated he will not join the Miami Heat if James decides to play there. Westbrook, who spent the last season with the Sacramento Kings, has garnered some interest from the Heat. However, sources reveal that he views a reunion with James in Miami as a deal-breaker. Westbrook spent part of his career with James at the Los Angeles Lakers, where he did not find success, leading to a trade earlier this year.
- •LeBron James has yet to make a decision about his team next season.
- •Russell Westbrook averaged 15.2 points with the Kings last season.
- •Westbrook will only consider Miami if James does not sign there.
- •Westbrook previously played with James at the Lakers before being traded.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — NBA source: Russell Westbrook won't join Heat if LeBron James does
"There will apparently not be a reunion in Miami between future Hall of Famers LeBron James and Russell Westbrook.
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