Russell Westbrook has a standing offer of a five-year, $217 million extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Westbrook isn't expected to sign it when the moratorium is lifted on Friday but it will remain there until the start of the season.

Westbrook can also sign the same deal in July of 2018 after he has the opportunity to see how the Thunder incorporate Paul George.

Royce Young of ESPN reports there is optimism that Westbrook will sign it eventually. Westbrook's message to the Thunder when the season ended was he sought an improved roster to return them to actual contention.