The Denver Nuggets have officially completed the signing of Russell Westbrook.
Westbrook, who was recently traded from the Los Angeles Clippers, has agreed to a two-year, $6.8 million veteran minimum deal with the Nuggets, as confirmed by his agent to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
This two-year deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season.
Following the trade, Westbrook was initially sent to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Kris Dunn and a future second-round draft pick. However, a contract buyout was reached between Westbrook and the Jazz, paving the way for his signing with the Nuggets.
Denver becomes Westbrook’s sixth team in the last seven seasons. Despite a career-low performance last season with the Clippers, Westbrook is expected to provide a significant boost to the Nuggets’ second unit alongside Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray.
After winning the NBA title in 2023, the Nuggets finished last season with a 57-25 record and made it to the Western Conference semifinals, where they were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves.