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The Celtics are interested in signing Westbrook! The latter can increase the bench firepower and the Bucks have become one of the competitors

6:34am, 6 October 2025Basketball

On October 6, there are 16 days left before the start of the new NBA regular season. According to US media Hoops, the Celtics are interested in signing Westbrook. Westbrook has been a free agent since the end of last season and has not signed with any team so far.

US media Hoops revealed that the Celtics were revealed to be interested in signing Westbrook in the free market. Hoops pointed out that this move may add scoring firepower and experience to the Celtics substitute lineup. In the new season, the Celtics' lineup has been greatly weakened, and star Tatum is likely to not come back until the end of the season, so the team is in urgent need of manpower. Westbrook has not signed a team since the end of last season. If Westbrook can get it, it will be a good addition to the Celtics.

Interestingly, in addition to the Celtics, the Bucks also seem to be one of Westbrook's potential next homes. Bucks media SleeperBucks updated the social media updates, posting a composite picture of Antetokounmpo, Rivers Old, Kuzma and Westbrook, and wrote: "Should the Bucks consider introducing Westbrook?"

In addition, the famous commentator Perkins also suggested that Westbrook join the Bucks. He said: "Combining the current situation of the Bucks, I think Westbrook should go to the Bucks now, I really think so."

In the last season, Westbrook played 75 games for the Nuggets, averaging 27.9 minutes, scoring 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.5 blocks, with a three-in-one shooting percentage of 44.9/32.3/66.1%. In the playoffs, Westbrook helped the Nuggets reach the Western Conference semi-finals, but was eventually eliminated by the championship Thunder 3-4.

Which team do you think Westbrook will eventually sign with? Welcome to give your opinions in the comment section.

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