The Denver Nuggets are making moves to strengthen their roster ahead of the upcoming season, as they prepare to acquire NBA superstar Russell Westbrook. The news comes as Westbrook, a four-time league MVP, is set to be bought out of his contract with the Utah Jazz.

According to sources, the Nuggets have expressed mutual interest in Westbrook, and even their star player Nikola Jokic has endorsed the move. The market for Westbrook was relatively quiet, allowing the Nuggets to patiently wait for his situation with the Los Angeles Clippers to be resolved.

Westbrook, who exercised his $4 million player option with the Clippers earlier this year, has agreed to a sign-and-trade deal that would see him move to Utah before ultimately being bought out. The Nuggets have strategically kept a roster spot open, anticipating that it would be filled by the 35-year-old veteran.

Last season, Westbrook averaged 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, primarily coming off the bench for the Clippers. He started in 11 regular-season games for the team, which went on to be eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs.

This upcoming move to the Nuggets will mark Westbrook's sixth team in the past seven seasons, after spending the first decade of his illustrious career in Oklahoma City. Known for his exceptional playmaking ability, Westbrook currently holds the record for the most triple-doubles in NBA history with 199.

The addition of Westbrook to the Nuggets' roster will undoubtedly add an extra dimension to their game. Teaming up with Jokic, who himself is a three-time MVP and currently fourth on the all-time triple-double list with 130, could potentially create an unstoppable combination.

The move to acquire Westbrook is seen as a win for Nuggets fans, who are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season. Headed by coach Calvin Booth, the Nuggets organization is demonstrating their commitment to building a championship-contending team, and Westbrook's arrival only solidifies their aspirations.

As the deal nears completion, fans and analysts alike will be closely watching how Westbrook's presence will impact the Nuggets and their chances of claiming that coveted fourth league MVP trophy.