NBA MVP Russell Westbrook retires after 18 seasons; Thunder to retire No. 0
The gist
NBA veteran Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons; the Thunder will retire his No. 0 jersey.
He played 11 seasons in Oklahoma City and won MVP there.
How it unfolded
- Aug 12, 2026Westbrook announced his retirement on social media in a video narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan, ending an 18-year NBA career.
- Oct 27, 2026Thunder general manager Sam Presti said Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace will both undergo surgery and be out indefinitely; asked about a possible Westbrook reunion, he said he hadn't thought about the roster spot.
- Oct 28, 2026Nikola Jokic recorded his 200th career regular-season triple-double, joining Westbrook as the only players to reach 200.