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Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement After 18 Seasons in NBA

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By ynet ספורט

First reported by Walla · Aug 12, 2026

What happened

Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA at age 37 after 18 seasons, concluding a historic career highlighted by multiple triple-double records and an MVP award. He played for several teams, most notably the Oklahoma City Thunder, and recently was linked to a possible move to Hapoel Tel Aviv.

  • 01Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA at age 37 after 18 seasons.
  • 02He was drafted fourth overall in 2008 by the Seattle SuperSonics before their move to Oklahoma City.
  • 03Westbrook won the 2017 NBA MVP and averaged a triple-double for four seasons.
  • 04He played for multiple teams after leaving Oklahoma City, finishing with the Sacramento Kings.
  • 05Westbrook is the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles and second to LeBron James in points and assists.
  • 06His retirement may increase chances of joining Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv.

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OrganizationsSeattle SuperSonics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings
PlacesOklahoma City, Seattle, Israel

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YnetCenter · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement After 18 Seasons in NBA
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement After 18 Seasons in NBA

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