Westbrook slams Nuggets: ‘They didn’t want me and I’m not going anywhere they don’t want me.’

russell westbrook returned to ball arena He lost to his former team in the Sacramento Kings. denver nuggets (130-124). After the game, he exposed and criticized several American media outlets as to why he did not exercise his option to remain a player. David Adelman.

“They didn’t want me to come back. They told me not to accept the renewal option and I’m not going anywhere they don’t want me. There’s no need to go,” the player declared after finishing the match.

Although it sounds a little strange, denver They didn’t want a point guard. The last year with them wasn’t a huge success, but it wasn’t a disaster either. nine times all star Although he had some ups and downs this year, he averaged 3.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game.

Still, it seems that the numbers and feel are not high enough to warrant an update. It was also rumored that non-sports decisions could come into play if the team doesn’t want the player.

The 36-year-old was still a free agent weeks before the start of the 2025-26 season, and many wondered if his career would even begin in 2025-26. NBA It had already ended and the decision to renew it would have made sense.

star of nugget, Nikola Jokicafter the game, he remembered and praised his former teammate. “It’s good to see you anytime. RussEspecially since he was our partner last year. I think we had incredible chemistry over the course of a year, even if it was a very short time. “He’s a great player and a future Hall of Famer. It’s always fun to watch him on the court,” the Serbian said.

Match and current situation

among them Kings vs. Nuggets, Jokic He scored 34 points (14-of-22 from the field), seven rebounds, 14 assists, four steals, and two blocks, helping the Nuggets to a 4-2 record this season. The center had 20 points. aaron gordon,twenty one christian brown and 15 jamal murray He also recorded seven assists and rebounds.

On the other hand, the best of the team was the protagonist westbrook He had a great game with 26 points (10-for-17 from the field), 12 rebounds, six assists, and two steals. With him, they tried to score 19 points demar derozan18 Dennis Schroeder15 Zach Lavigne and 13 Domantas Sabonis He recorded 13 points and 17 rebounds.

of nugget (4-2) receives miami heat It will be their seventh day in the league. The Kings (2-5) will look for a win on the road. golden state warriorsboth meetings will take place on Wednesday.