As the Houston Rockets enter the 2025-26 NBA season, their roster seems to be absolutely stuffed with young, athletic players that, combined with the scoring efficiency of Kevin Durant, appear ready to push the ascendant team toward contention.
Yet, as the Rockets trend upwards, one of their former stars, dynamic guard Russell Westbrook, is evidently nearing the end of his career, remaining unsigned and relatively untargeted as training camp approaches.
Although rumors have connected Westbrook with various teams this offseason, there seems to be no real interest in guaranteeing him a spot on a roster over the host of veteran guards that remain on the market, and he may need to wait until after the start of the season to even get an opportunity.