Russell Westbrook is entering free agency this NBA offseason after declining a $3.4 million player option with the Denver Nuggets. The aging 2017 MVP is hoping to become a player who can be the missing piece for any franchise in the league.

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

Russell Westbrook is set to hit the free agent market after choosing to decline his player option with the Denver Nuggets next season, according to Marc Stein. Westbrook, 36, will be an unrestricted free agent on June 30 as he looks for his fourth team in as many seasons.