{"id":855329,"date":"2026-09-21T10:34:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/855329\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T10:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:34:12","slug":"former-all-star-hints-at-russell-westbrook-nba-comeback-names-potential-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/855329\/","title":{"rendered":"Former All-Star hints at Russell Westbrook NBA comeback, names potential team"},"content":{"rendered":"

Zach Randolph believes Russell Westbrook could still return to the NBA, saying the former MVP has several years left and mentioning the Miami Heat as a possible fit.<\/p>\n

Former NBA All-Star Zach Randolph<\/a> believes Russell Westbrook<\/a> may not be done with basketball despite announcing his retirement earlier this summer.<\/p>\n


\n \"Russell
\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n Position
\n PG\n <\/p>\n

\n Age
\n 37\n <\/p>\n

\n Height
\n 193 cm\n <\/p>\n

\n Weight
\n 91 kg\n <\/p>\n

\n Birth place
\n Long Beach, United States of America\n <\/p>\n

Speaking on the Out the Mud Podcast<\/a>, Randolph said Westbrook retired too early and argued that the veteran guard still has several productive years left in him.<\/p>\n

Randolph also named the Miami Heat as a team he would like to see Westbrook join if he decides to return.<\/p>\n

Randolph said he recently spoke with Westbrook’s brother, Ray, who apparently suggested that a comeback remains possible.<\/p>\n

“This man is supposed to be in the league for another 3-4 years at least. I’d like to see him with the Heat. Brodie got a lot left in him. I just saw his little brother yesterday Ray. He might be back,” Randolph said.<\/p>\n

Westbrook reportedly turned down two offers before retiring \"Russell<\/p>\n

Russell Westbrook<\/p>\n

Credit IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect – Scanpix<\/p>\n

Westbrook surprised the NBA community when he announced his retirement earlier this month at 38 years old.<\/p>\n

The former MVP stepped away following one season with the Sacramento Kings, averaging 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds in 29 minutes per game across 64 appearances.<\/p>\n

Westbrook had opportunities to continue his NBA career before deciding to retire.<\/p>\n

According to NBA insider Marc Stein<\/a>, Westbrook was not interested in taking on a reduced role behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr. in Sacramento.<\/p>\n

The Kings were not the only team interested in him, as the Washington Wizards also reportedly offered Westbrook a contract.<\/p>\n

Stein reported that Washington made a two-year offer to bring Westbrook back to the franchise, but the veteran guard ultimately decided not to accept it.<\/p>\n

“League sources tell The Stein Line that Washington made a two-year offer to bring Westbrook back to the nation’s capital. Sources say Westbrook \u2014 not the team \u2014 is the party that ended those talks,” Stein wrote.<\/p>\n

“The 37-year-old apparently balked at the specific terms of the offer and\/or the role presented and has decided to stop playing instead,” he added.<\/p>\n

With Randolph now suggesting that Westbrook could reconsider retirement, the possibility of another NBA return remains a storyline to watch.<\/p>\n

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