NBA Rumors: The team where Russell Westbrook will end up

With August just around the corner, the 2025 NBA free agency is nearly concluded. However, Russell Westbrook remains the most prominent name still available in the market. Speculation has been ongoing for weeks about a deal with the Sacramento Kings, but the transaction has not yet been finalized.

According to journalist and Kings expert, Matt George, the delay is related to the overcrowded perimeter of the Californian team. George states that Sacramento is looking to move either Devin Carter or Malik Monk to lighten their wing 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, resulting in a congested backcourt.

Westbrook, aged 36, is a nine-time All-Star and a former NBA MVP. Over 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 ultimately signs with Sacramento, he would reunite with several former teammates. He played alongside Schröder at Los Angeles Lakers a couple of seasons ago, and they also teamed up at Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2018-19 season. Additionally, he shared the court with Domantas Sabonis during the Lithuanian center's rookie campaign in 2016-17.

At present, the Kings are the frontrunners to secure Westbrook, with the New York Knicks as a distant second, according to the odds. It's worth noting that the Californian guard declined his $3.4 million player option after playing the last season with the Denver Nuggets.