Hapoel Tel Aviv Explores Signing NBA Veteran Russell Westbrook for 2026/27 Season
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Walla · 5 hours ago
What happened
Hapoel Tel Aviv is reportedly considering signing NBA veteran Russell Westbrook, who is currently a free agent after playing for the Sacramento Kings. At 37, Westbrook is exploring options in the NBA but may move to Europe if no contract materializes. This would be his first time playing outside the NBA, where he has had a distinguished career including an MVP award and multiple All-Star selections.
- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv is among teams interested in signing free agent Russell Westbrook for 2026/27.
- 02Westbrook recently finished a season with Sacramento Kings, averaging 15.2 points and 6.7 assists.
- 03Kings do not plan to renew Westbrook's contract, per Bleacher Report journalist Jake Fischer.
- 04Westbrook is a former NBA MVP and nine-time All-Star with over 1,200 NBA games played.
- 05A move to Europe would be Westbrook's first outside the NBA, possibly impacting the EuroLeague.
- 06He will continue seeking an NBA contract before considering European teams like Hapoel Tel Aviv.
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