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Unresolved, Westbrook has not yet been able to determine its next home, and three championship teams may become its best place to go

1:53am, 13 July 2025【Basketball】

In this year's free agent market, there is a phenomenon that is different from previous years. In previous years, the enthusiasm of all-star veterans has always been very high. At the same time, many teams have made quotes for restricted free agents. However, this year, since the free agent market opened, the teams have given priority to the powerful players who are in their playing years. They are not very interested in the more famous All-Star veterans and restricted players who cannot control the initiative.

For example, several restricted free agents in the current player market, Gidey, Grimes, Kumingga, and Thomas, are all players with relatively high strength rankings in the 21st class, but except for the teams they played for last season, no other teams have competed for it.

Veterans like Paul, George, and Horford still exist in the free agent market. Paul and Horford are in better condition, and all teams have intentions for them, such as the Knicks and the Clippers want to sign Paul, while the Warriors want to sign Horford. Only Westbrook is left, and there is still no clue about where to go next season.

Recently, TA's reporter Sam Amick talked about Westbrook when he participated in a TV show. He said that Kings general manager Scott Perry has always liked Westbrook very much, but the Kings' backcourt is now full of people. DeRozan, Monk, Laven and Schroder, who signed into the team this summer, are all veterans with starting strength. At the same time, there are reserve forces such as Ellis and Devin Carter in the team, so the team is no longer able to win another backcourt player.

Now, Westbrook's decision to jump out of the contract this summer and become a free agent seems debatable. Last season, he signed a 2-year, $6.77 million basic salary contract with the Nuggets, and has a player option this year. However, a long time ago, Westbrook announced that it had refused to execute the player option, thus becoming a free agent.

After he decided to leave the Nuggets, the team received several players including Cameron Johnson, Bruce Brown, Hardaway Jr., which made Westbrook lose the opportunity to return to the team. Perhaps 36-year-old Westbrook feels that last season, his average of 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals is not difficult for him to get a new contract in the free agent market. Unexpectedly, there is no further information yet.

The guess about Westbrook's team is nothing more than the following teams, and they are all teams he has played for. The first is the Clippers. After the Clippers traded Powell, they lacked a main player in the backcourt. In the 22-23 and 23-24 seasons, Westbrook played for the Clippers, and in the 22-23 season, they averaged 15.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game. However, judging from the current news, the Clippers' free-up position is more like preparing for signing Paul. If Paul does not choose the Clippers in the end, Westbrook will have the chance to re-group with Harden and Leonard.

The second team is the championship team of this year's Thunder. At present, Westbrook chose the next company and the most important thing is the chance to win the championship. As the player who has been with the Thunder for the longest time, Westbrook will still be cheered by fans when he returns to the team. So Westbrook can completely return to the Thunder. Maybe after a round trip, he will still win the championship trophy where the dream begins. However, the three maximum-paid players in the Thunder are Alexander, Chett and Jewish, who are the real core of the team. Whether Westbrook can accept becoming a supporting role in the Thunder will affect the overall direction of the incident.

The third team that may take over Westbrook is the Rockets. Currently, there are not many players available on the Rockets' back line. Apart from Van Vleet and Amen Thompson, Aaron Holiday and Shepard performed poorly on the defensive end last season, and Westbrook's arrival will undoubtedly improve the team's backcourt defense. However, the Rockets' cap space is close to saturation. Whether the team is willing to make another deal for it, freeing up cap space and signing positions will be the key to Westbrook and Durant's reunion. Which team do you think Westbrook will eventually join next season? Welcome to like, follow, leave a message to discuss!