Breaking: Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has declined his $3.4M player option for next season and will become a free agent on June 30, a source told Shams Charania.

Russell Westbrook enjoyed a strong season with the Denver Nuggets. After multiple tough years with both the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, he re-established himself as part of Denver's second unit.

Russell Westbrook will reject his player options $3,4 million to become an unrestricted free agent starting July 1, Marc Stein said. After two years wearing the shirt of Los Angeles Clippers, last summer agreed to a contract with the Denver Nuggets for the veteran minimum and two seasons,

Former nine-time All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook, most recently a reserve with the Denver Nuggets, has made a decision when it comes to his potential free agency this season.

Although Westbrook isn't the same player he was during his prime, he has proven that he can still produce at a high level. Last season, he averaged a significant role with the Denver Nuggets, averaging 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds in 75 games.