Westbrook will jump out of his contract and enter the NBA free agency, and the move will be closely watched by the outside world

NBA star Westbrook signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Denver Nuggets last offseason and has a player option this year. According to a report by ESPN's Charania on the 14th, Westbrook will jump out of his contract and enter the NBA free market.

NBA star Westbrook

The 36-year-old Westbrook, who has played in 75 games this season, 36 of which have been starters, has 13.3 points, 4.9 points and 6.1 assists, and has an annual salary of about $3.3 million this year, according to the rules, before the June 29 deadline US time, he will choose whether to exercise the player option, and if it does, it will be about $3.4 million a year next season.

Westbrook underwent surgery to repair his ligament in his right hand last month and is expected to return to training this summer. Westbrook's move is now in the spotlight on whether he will renew his relationship with the Nuggets or join a team capable of competing for an NBA championship.