The Miami Heat have emerged as the favorites to land Russell Westbrook, according to Bovada Official, with odds standing at +260.

Russell Westbrook reportedly is entering free agency for the third consecutive offseason after opting out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets.

Russell Westbrook played a role in Nuggets’ chaos and now might be bailing. The veteran guard declined his player option with the Nuggets for the 2025-26 season and will enter free agency, according to Marc Stein. Westbrook was slated to make $3.47 million had he opted into the contract.