Russell Westbrook continues to put up numbers.<\/p>\n
Whether that’s enough for a team with NBA title aspirations to pursue him in free agency remains to be seen, but teams like the Miami Heat<\/a> and Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> could potentially consider him.<\/p>\n Westbrook managed to average 15.2 points and 6.7 assists per game in the 2025-26 season, which is remarkable at this point in his career.<\/p>\n No, he’s not a floor spacer, but maybe he’d give enough bench spark to make a difference.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Bronny James’ best future doesn’t involve a trade from Lakers<\/a><\/p>\n The Heat and Wolves, for what it’s worth, were two of five possible landing spots for Westbrook named by Edvinas Kuzas of BasketNews<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Heat are definitely trending in the direction of signing experienced veterans to put around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.<\/p>\n There’s just one big problem with Russ in Miami: shooting. He’d be another less-than-stellar outside shooter to play with Giannis and Bam. Not ideal.<\/p>\n “His ability to push the tempo, attack the paint, and create easy looks for others could give Miami a different dynamic,” Kuzas writes. “For a team trying to build a championship-level supporting cast around Giannis, Westbrook could be a risky but interesting veteran addition.”<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0C<\/a>avaliers would form GOAT ending for LeBron James<\/a><\/p>\n The Timberwolves might be the most interesting. There, Westbrook could simply be a direct backup to LaMelo Ball.<\/p>\n Minnesota wouldn’t need someone even close to resembling a starter, because they’ve got Ball and Anthony Edwards. Westbrook’s role would be as a microwave off the bench.<\/p>\n