Russell Westbrook retires after 18 wild NBA seasons, leaving behind one of basketball's craziest careers
6 sources·Updated August 12, 2026
Russell Westbrook retirement
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- Sports Illustrated·1h agoSam Presti Issues Statement on Russell Westbrook Retiring
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Russell Westbrook retire from the NBA, Sam Presti released a statement.
Read at Sports Illustrated → - CBS Sports·3h agoRussell Westbrook announces retirement: Ranking top five moments for NBA's all-time triple-doubles leader
Westbrook is 14th on the NBA's all-time scoring list (27,176 points) and fifth in all-time in assists (10,351)
Read at CBS Sports → - Geo News·5h agoWhy did Russell Westbrook announce retirement from NBA after 18 seasons?
Why did Russell Westbrook announce retirement from NBA after 18 seasons? Russell Westbrook, one of the most dynamic point guards in NBA history, announced his retirement from professional basketball on Wednesday, August 12, after 18 seasons. The 37-year-old has received contract
Read at Geo News → - Rogers Media Sports·6h agoFormer MVP Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasonsRead at Rogers Media Sports →
- Yahoo Sports NBA·6h agoRussell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons as 9-time All-Star, former MVP
The nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection, former MVP and reigning triple-double king announced his retirement from basketball Wednesday.
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