New Russell Westbrook Rumors Uncover Wizards' Contract Offer Before Star's NBA Retirement

The Washington Wizards were reportedly hot on the trail of veteran guard Russell Westbrook before he announced his retirement on Wednesday.

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, "Washington made a two-year offer to bring Westbrook back to the nation's capital. Sources say Westbrook—not the team—is the party that ended those talks. The 37-year-old apparently balked at the specific terms of the offer and/or the role presented and has decided to stop playing instead.

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