Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has undergone surgery on his right hand to fix multiple ligament tears, the team announced on Tuesday.
The 36-year-old revealed in his “Word of Westbrook” newsletter that he suffered “two breaks that happened during the season” and will be requiring surgery.
“I’m grateful for everyone’s support all year and I can’t wait to be back out there at 100% soon,” he added. “The comeback is already in motion #WhyNot.”
The Nuggets in a statement on Tuesday confirmed that Westbrook had undergone the procedure, which was performed by Dr. Steven Shin at the Kerlan-Jobe Surgery Center. The team also added that Westbrook “is expected to resume full offseason training this summer” following the procedure.
Injury Update:
Russell Westbrook has undergone surgery on his right hand to repair multiple ligament tears. He is expected to resume full off-season training this summer. pic.twitter.com/fx9ZhSzZxG
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 27, 2025
Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds in 27.9 minutes over 75 games for the Nuggets this season, while shooting 44.9% from the field.
The NBA’s all-time triple-double leader played a crucial role off the bench for the Nuggets as they brushed off the Los Angeles Clippers in seven games in the playoffs’ first round before succumbing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games in the Western Conference semifinals.
Having signed a two-year deal with the Nuggets last summer, he has until 29 June to opt in to his player option for the 2025-26 season worth $3.47 million or choose to become a free agent this summer.
Westbrook started 36 games for Denver this season, his most since 2021-22, and averages 21.2 points, 8.0 assists, and 7.0 rebounds in his 18-year career spanning the Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, LA Lakers, Clippers, and Nuggets.
