Russell Westbrook surprised many by declining his $3.47 million player option with the Denver Nuggets, officially entering unrestricted free agency on June 30. Last season with Denver, he averaged 13.

Jonas Valančiūnas officially announced he plans to honor the last year of his contract and play for the Denver Nuggets next season.

Westbrook has been one of the more sought after guards available on the free agent market, however this injury news is sure ...