Russell Westbrook Contract Details With Thunder
By Parker White
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will not have a star playing beside him against next season, as OKC traded Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster deal.
Westbrook may not have any stability on the court, but he's doing just fine financially.
Russell Westbrook Contract Details
Russell Westbrook has 3 years, $124M + a $47M player option in 2022 remaining on his contract w/ the #Thunder. His departure out of OKC could be a storyline leading up to the January trade deadline. https://t.co/6gxpcaFWTt
— Spotrac (@spotrac) July 6, 2019
Over the next three years, Westbrook will make $124 million for an AAV of $41.33 million. He also has a $47 million player option for the 2022 season.
Even with that massive contract remaining, Oklahoma City might be looking to get out from under it. They reportedly tried to move him to Toronto before dealing Paul George to Los Angeles.
The Thunder talked to the Raptors about a trade package that would’ve sent Russell Westbrook and Paul George to Toronto, with Pascal Siakam heading back to the Thunder. The Raptors pulled out on that offer, per @wojespn.
— ProCity Hoops™ (@ProCityHoops) July 6, 2019
Even though Westbrook has a lot of money remaining on his deal and many believe his overall game doesn't lead to championship basketball, he does play with a ton of energy and has averaged a triple-double three consecutive seasons. It will be tough, but his contract is movable if the Thunder put him on the block.