Summary
NBA player Russell Westbrook has not signed with a new team after opting out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets. He can't join the Houston Rockets until after Christmas due to financial rules. The Rockets have an open player spot, but signing Westbrook would exceed a budget limit, causing restrictions.
Key Facts
- Russell Westbrook became an unrestricted free agent after leaving the Denver Nuggets.
- He has not yet signed a new contract as the NBA season approaches.
- Westbrook can't sign with the Houston Rockets until after January 8th due to budget rules.
- The Rockets are $1.3 million below a financial limit called the "first apron."
- Signing a veteran like Westbrook would put the Rockets over this financial limit.
- The Rockets need a veteran point guard as their player Fred VanVleet is injured.
- Kevin Durant expressed a positive view about reuniting with Westbrook.
- Westbrook averaged 13.3 points per game last season with the Nuggets.
