Westbrook plans to return after the All-Star Game. The Nuggets have won six straight games and are still looking forward to his return.

February 14th news, Denver Nuggets guard RussellWestbrook is expected to make a comeback after the2025NBA All-Star Game. Due to a left hamstring strain, Westbrook has missed six consecutive games, during which the Nuggets are in hot form and have won six consecutive games. Although the team has maintained a strong performance in his absence, head coach MichaelMalone still expects the return of the experienced point guard to provide the team with more tactical options and backcourt depth .

Westbrook's injury occurred in the Nuggets' game against the Philadelphia 76ers on February 1, Beijing time. In the second half of the game, he felt tightness in his left hamstring and then left the court and failed to return to the court. After the game, the medical team confirmed that he had a left hamstring strain and decided to let him rest and recover. Initially, the Nuggets did not announce Westbrook's specific return schedule, but as the All-Star Weekend approached, his recovery progress gradually became clear. Malone said in an interview that Westbrook's recovery is going well and he will officially return after the All-Star Game.

Despite Westbrook's absence, the Nuggets are still strong, and they have achieved a 6-0 record during this period, showing strong team strength. The main players stepped up during his absence and continued to lead the team forward. However, this does not mean that the Nuggets will not look forward to his return. As a point guard with rich experience, Westbrook's organizational ability, fast break impact and defensive enthusiasm are still an indispensable part of the team.

So far, Westbrook has played 48 games for the Nuggets this season, averaging 27.7 minutes per game, contributing 13.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 47.7%, a three-point shooting percentage of 33.1% and a free throw shooting percentage of 64.1%. Although his outside shooting ability is still not his strong point, his breakthrough lethality on the offensive end and his fighting spirit on the defensive end can still bring positive impact to the Nuggets.

Currently, the Nuggets are still in a fierce competition in the Western Conference. The team needs to maintain stability as much as possible to strive for a more favorable playoff ranking. Although the Nuggets have an excellent record during Westbrook's absence, as the season enters a critical stage, the team needs more rotation depth to cope with long-term high-intensity games. Westbrook's return will help the Nuggets to be more at ease in the second half of the season.

For the Nuggets, Westbrook's return will not only enhance the team's backcourt depth, but also provide valuable experience and leadership in key games. With the All-Star Game over, his return may become an important driving force for the Nuggets to hit a higher ranking.