The Sacramento Kings came into the offseason focused on improving at point guard, immediately landing veteran Dennis Schroder. With a starting point guard now in Sacramento, veteran Russell Westbrook reportedly remains on the team’s radar.
NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic shared on Sactown Sports 1140 that the Kings’ front office, especially general manager Scott Perry, has “a lot of affinity” for Westbrook. While the team likes him, the crowded backcourt has raised concerns that signing the 36-year-old point guard would only make things worse.
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- Russell Westbrook stats: 13.3 PPG, 6.1 APG, 4.9 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 44.9% FG, 32.3% 3PT, 0.045 Win Shares per 48 Minutes
Amick, who used to cover the Kings, now believes that a signing of Westbrook isn’t going to happen. For that to change, Sacramento would likely need to move one or both of guards Devin Carter and Malik Monk. For now, nothing is imminent.
Westbrook spent last season with the Denver Nuggets after finishing as a Sixth Man of the Year candidate the previous season with the Los Angeles Clippers. However, the 6-foot-4 point guard’s effectiveness dipped considerably, and he showed real signs of age.
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- Russell Westbrook career earnings (Spotrac): $345.9 million
Schroder will be the Kings’ starting point guard for the 2025-26 season, with Carter and Monk behind him. The other known suitor for Westbrook, the New York Knicks, is also unlikely to add him after landing Jordan Clarkson.
