More than just fractures! Nuggets Official: Westbrook successfully undergoes right-hand surgery to repair multiple ligament tears

Basketball     7:36am, 31 May 2025

Nuggets officially announced today that Russell Westbrook has successfully undergone right-hand surgery to repair multiple ligament tears. According to the medical team's assessment, Westbrook is expected to resume full training this summer offseason.

Today, Westbrook announced on his personal social media that he would undergo right-hand surgery: "This morning (US time), I will undergo right-hand surgery to treat and repair two fractures that I have suffered during this season. Thank you for your support throughout the season, I can't wait to return to the arena with full blood."

In the Nuggets' series against the Thunder, Russell Westbrook tied his ring finger to his little finger for a long time, and four of his five fingers were wrapped around a bandage (as shown in the picture).

This season, Russell Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game.