Westbrook is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Jazz. Westbrook will start at point guard for the first time this season while Jamal Murray (concussion) is sidelined. Through the first five games of the regular season, Westbrook is averaging 8.8 points, 4.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 20.8 minutes per game.
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2024-25 Stats
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Denver Nuggets
Birthdate
11/12/1988 (35)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'4", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2008: Rd 1; Pk 4 (OKC)
Birthplace
Long Beach, CA, USA
Position
PG
College
UCLA
Experience
16 seasons
Career History
Denver Nuggets
2024-Present
(1 season)
LA Clippers
2022-2024
(2 seasons)
Los Angeles Lakers
2021-2022
(2 seasons)
Utah Jazz
2022-2022
(1 season)
Washington Wizards
2020-2021
(1 season)
Houston Rockets
2019-2020
(1 season)
Oklahoma City Thunder
2013-2019
(6 seasons)
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Westbrook is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Jazz. Westbrook will start at point guard for the first time this season while Jamal Murray (concussion) is sidelined. Through the first five games of the regular season, Westbrook is averaging 8.8 points, 4.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 20.8 minutes per game.
Westbrook totaled 22 points (5-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 10-10 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 21 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 144-139 overtime victory over the Nets. After failing to score in double digits during his first three games with Denver, Westbrook broke out Tuesday by drawing plenty of contact and converting at the free-throw line. The 35-year-old guard averaged a career-low 11.1 points a game with the Clippers in 2023-24 and likely won't be a consistent offensive threat at this stage of his career, but he can still deliver occasional upside from the Nuggets' second unit.
Westbrook (rest) will be available for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, head coach Michael Malone told Katy Winge of Altitude Sports. It's unclear if Westbrook will start or play off the bench, but given that almost everybody will be available for Denver, it wouldn't be surprising if the veteran point guard is part of the second unit. After all, that's the role he'll have once the 2024-25 begins for Denver against the Thunder on Oct. 24.
Westbrook (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against Oklahoma City. Westbrook along with Jamal Murray (rest), Nikola Jokic (rest) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be held out of preseason action Tuesday night, according to head coach Michael Malone. Westbrook's last opportunity to suit up before the regular season begins will be Thursday evening against Minnesota.
Westbrook (rest) will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Suns. Westbrook missed the team's previous game for rest purposes but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Westbrook will likely be a key piece coming off the bench behind Jamal Murray this season.
Westbrook (rest) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics in Abu Dhabi, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports. After a solid all-around preseason debut with the Nuggets, Westbrook will take Sunday off. The All-Star's absence will likely allow coach Mike Malone to get a better look at Trey Alexander and Jalen Pickett. However, when the regular season begins, Westbrook is expected to be the next man up behind Jamal Murray at point guard.
Westbrook delivered 12 points (3-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and eight assists across 19 minutes off the bench in Friday's 107-103 preseason loss to the Celtics. The shooting line wasn't good, but Westbrook racked up stats left and right while seeing a decent amount of minutes -- compared to the starters -- in this preseason opener. The veteran is expected to open the season as Jamal Murray's primary backup and main second-unit scoring threat, but don't be surprised if he sees a decent run with the first unit as well, particularly when closing out games.
The Nuggets signed Westbrook to a two-year, $6.8 million contract Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Westbrook was traded from the Clippers to the Jazz earlier this offseason. The veteran guard was then waived and has now joined the Nuggets after clearing waivers, as expected. In 2023-24, Westbrook averaged 11.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 22.5 minutes across 68 regular-season appearances. In Denver, the 35-year-old point guard will likely earn the backup point guard role to Jamal Murray.
The Jazz waived Westbrook on Saturday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Westbrook was sent to Utah as part of a sign-and-trade that sent Kris Dunn to the Clippers. The expectation was that the Jazz would buy Westbrook's contract out, opening the door for the veteran point guard to sign with Denver after clearing waivers. Saturday's move will officially put Westbrook on waivers and he should be expected to sign a contract with the Nuggets next week.