Ah! Westbrook joining the Beijing team? Could this be the grand finale of the CBA?

Suddenly, many videos appeared about "Westbrook joining the Beijing team"...

However, after scouring all the serious news outlets, there’s no official information about Westbrook joining Beijing. Of course, it could be someone eavesdropping near Westbrook or Beijing’s GM Zhang Yunsong, or just something from a stall newspaper.

Westbrook + Zhao Rui + Chen Yingjun + Zeng Fanbo (uncertain for the new season) + Zhou Qi — if Beijing really assembles this lineup, with both foreign and domestic players being big names, not only would they be the most competitive team for the CBA championship next season, but also the most watched, drawing crowds wherever they go.

At 36 years old this year, Westbrook still has plenty of energy left. Last season with the Nuggets, he averaged 27.9 minutes per regular season game, contributing 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals; in the playoffs, he played 24.1 minutes per game, scoring 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.

To be fair, Westbrook’s style of taking on a heavy load suits playing in the CBA very well. Here, we appreciate versatile foreign players who work hard. However, his declining shooting ability might limit his expected dominance, though he definitely still has a valuable role to play.

It’s worth mentioning that,previously some American media claimed that Xinjiang was one of the top contenders to sign Westbrook, but Xinjiang’s GM Wang Zhongren has publicly denied this.

During this summer’s offseason, Westbrook chose to decline the $3.47 million player option for the 25-26 season with the Nuggets. So far, he hasn’t officially signed with a new team; there are only rumors, with the NBA saying he might bring his talent to the Kings once the issues with Kuminga and the Warriors are resolved.

Regarding overseas leagues, not only the CBA, but there were earlier rumors that Israel’s Tel Aviv Hapoel was interested in signing Westbrook, which have also been denied.

Given the current situation, it’s increasingly likely that Westbrook will not find a new NBA team before the new season’s training camp begins. If he doesn’t consider moving to an overseas league, he may be forced to quietly retire, a fate that has happened to many before.

It’s a pity; the NBA is probably about to see another king without a crown.