Why the Kings Could Be the Unexpected Game-Changer in Russell Westbrook’s Next Move

It appears the Kings, after all, could be adding a former NBA MVP.

Surely, a 36-year-old Westbrook could provide a good spark off the bench in addition to serving as a legitimate scoring threat alongside Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan.

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“League sources consider the Sacramento Kings the most likely destination for Westbrook, who will turn 37 during the first month of the season,” MacMahon wrote.

The nine-time NBA All-Star is coming off a fluctuant season with the Denver Nuggets, averaging 13.3 points, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game. 

That said, the Kings, looking to retool their backcourt this offseason after trading star De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs before the trade deadline last season, continue to look for veteran ball-handling experience in addition to Schröder.

If the move were to finalize, the Kings would be the future Hall of Fame guard’s sixth team in the last seven seasons. 

Well now, isn’t this a juicy twist in the NBA free agency saga? After volleying back and forth like a vintage tennis match all offseason, the Sacramento Kings might just be snapping up none other than former MVP Russell Westbrook. Yep, the rumor mill’s been spinning with mixed signals, but ESPN’s Tim MacMahon dropped a hefty clue this Monday that Sacramento is pegged as the front-runner to snag the 36-year-old point guard. Imagine — a seasoned dynamo, ready to slide off the bench and light up the court alongside Dennis Schroder, who just joined the Kings in free agency. Westbrook’s recent averages – 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds with the Denver Nuggets – might not scream MVP, but his veteran presence and scoring touch could be just the spark the Kings need after trading De’Aaron Fox. Think about it: pairing Russell’s relentless energy with heavy hitters like Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan? That’s a mix guaranteed to stir the pot. If this deal seals, Westbrook will mark his sixth team in seven seasons — talk about a seasoned journeyman! Intrigued? LEARN MORE

Despite the mixed signals over a large part of the offseason, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported on Monday that Sacramento is the likeliest destination for free-agent point guard Russell Westbrook.

 “If that’s the case, Westbrook would likely come off the bench again and share ballhandling duties with free agency addition Dennis Schroder.”