Insider Odds Drop Shocking Contenders Set to Snatch Russell Westbrook: Who’s Leading the Race?

So, here we are again—buzz swirling like leaves in a storm around Russell Westbrook and his next move. Will he lace up for the NBA this coming season, or is this the curtain call before a surprising overseas encore? The odds, as laid out by ProphetX, paint a tantalizing picture: the Sacramento Kings look poised to play host, but the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors aren’t far behind, and then… brace yourself… the Xinjiang Flying Tigers from China sneak into the fray as long shots with eye-popping +1000 odds. Crazy, right? It feels like a suspense thriller where the MVP might just vanish from the league—or drop back in when least expected, keeping fans guessing. Honestly, I’m torn between excitement and disbelief—how often do you see an NBA titan’s fate hanging by a thread, teetering between retirement, a last-chance NBA gig, or an international detour? The game has changed, and so has Westbrook’s story. Buckle up, because this saga is far from over.

Russell Westbrook’s future in the NBA is still up in the air, and no one knows where he will go.

In fact, some people believe he won’t even be in the league when the new season begins next month.

According to ProphetX, the Sacramento Kings currently have the best odds of receiving Westbrook.

They have -140 odds, followed by the Dallas Mavericks with +250, and the Golden State Warriors with +350.

Behind them are the Xinjiang Flying Tigers from China, who have +1000 odds.

The Xinjiang Flying Tigers are now one of the favorites to sign Russell Westbrook, per @PlayProphetX

Kings: -140
Mavericks: +250
Warriors: +350
Xinjiang Flying Tigers: +1000 pic.twitter.com/LLL0ss7RVu

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 3, 2025

Xinjiang’s odds might grow in the weeks ahead, because it feels that Westbrook’s chances of being in the league in 2025-26 are shrinking.

Recent reports have said the Kings are realistically the only team willing to offer Westbrook a deal.

If he decides he doesn’t want it, he might not have another option in the NBA.

That means that Westbrook might not be playing at the start of the season for the first time in years, which would be a stunning development for the former MVP.

But even if he says no to the Kings, Westbrook could come back later in the season, when teams are a bit more desperate and the state of the league has come into focus.

NBA fans may not have seen the last of Westbrook, even if free agency ends without a resolution.

There was a time when the thought of Westbrook playing overseas sounded outlandish and nearly impossible, but times have changed, and there is a real chance of him packing his bags and playing in a foreign league.

Options are dwindling, and time is running out for Westbrook.

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