Russell Westbrook didn't mince words when explaining his departure from Denver following Monday night's return to Ball Arena as a member of the Sacramento Kings . What was once thought to be mutual may actually have been the complete opposite .

“The truth is they didn't want me back,” Westbrook said via Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “It ain't up to me. God always has a plan; be patient. Not up to me. They don't want me, that's okay. Somebody else do.”

Prior to the start of the season, Westbrook had a $3.5 million player option that he could have signed. But according to him, the Denver Nuggets front office encouraged him not to sign it.

“They told me not to. I don't go anywhere I'm not wanted. I don't need to,” Westbrook continued.

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