Ex-Celtics Player Reacts to Major Russell Westbrook News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook just completed his 17th season and first with the Denver Nuggets. Now 36 years old, Westbrook is no longer the player he was during his prime with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but is still coming off a strong season.

Russell Westbrook reportedly is entering free agency for the third consecutive offseason after opting out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets.

NBA veterans Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul have been reportedly eyeing for the same landing spot this offseason.

From Kevin Durant to Paul George to Bradley Beal and more, Westbrook has helped high-volume scorers have the best scoring seasons of their careers. If Westbrook could join the Celtics and have a similar impact on Brown and eventually Tatum, he could sneakily be the key to propel Boston back to contention in 2026.

The nine-time All-Star is coming off a solid season, as he averaged 13.3 points per game, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 32.3 percent from three in 75 games in his first season with the Denver Nuggets.

Russell Westbrook reportedly declined his $3.4 million player option, making him an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Russell Westbrook is likely on the move again after reportedly declining his player option with the Denver Nuggets.

Russell Westbrook no ejercerá su opción de jugador de $3.5 millones con los Nuggets de Denver para la próxima temporada y, en su lugar, se convertirá en agente libre, dijo el viernes una persona con conocimiento de la decisión a The Associated Press.