NBA Rumors: The team where Russell Westbrook will end up

With August right around the corner, the 2025 NBA free agency is almost finalized. However, Russell Westbrook remains the most prominent name available in the market. For weeks, there have been speculations about a deal with the Sacramento Kings, but the deal has not yet materialized.

According to journalist and commentator specializing in the Kings, Matt George, the delay is linked to the perimeter saturation of the Californian team. George asserts that Sacramento is looking to trade either Devin Carter or Malik Monk to lighten their backcourt rotation and make room for Westbrook.

The current roster already includes Dennis Schröder, signed as a free agent in early July, along with Monk, Carter, Keon Ellis, and Zach LaVine, leaving the backcourt too crowded.

Westbrook, 36, is a nine-time All-Star and former NBA MVP. Throughout his 17 seasons, he has averaged 21.2 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds per game.

The second option for Westbrook in the market

If he eventually signs with Sacramento, he would reunite with several old teammates in the locker room. He was Schröder's teammate at Los Angeles Lakers a couple of seasons ago, and they also played together at Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2018-19 season. Additionally, he shared a team with Domantas Sabonis during the Lithuanian center's rookie season in 2016-17.

As of today, the Kings are the heavy favorites to sign Westbrook, with the New York Knicks as a distant second contender in the odds. It is worth noting that the California-based guard declined his player option of 3.4 million dollars, after playing the last season with the Denver Nuggets.