NBA Rumors: Is the soap opera over? Westbrook chooses the Kings

The 2025 Free Agency is coming to an end. Although there are not many moves left to be made, there are still very prominent names who have not signed with any of the 30 franchises that make up the NBA. Al Horford, Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey, and Russell Westbrook are some of them. However, the latter seems to have made a final decision and will play for the Sacramento Kings.

Since the beginning of the free agency market, Westbrook was linked to the Kings. However, the California franchise first signed Dennis Schröder and has been hesitating for weeks between acquiring 'Russ' or Malcolm Brogdon, another veteran point guard they showed interest in.

But, as reported by NBA Rumors journalist from ESPN, Tim MacMahon, it seems that Russell Westbrook will finally complete the Sacramento Kings' lineup for the 2025/26 season in the NBA. The 36-year-old point guard comes from playing the last season with the Denver Nuggets, where he had periods of great performance and played a key role at certain moments, although the 2023 championship franchise ultimately decided to bring back Bruce Brown Jr. to cover his position in the rotation.

Joining Sacramento would mark a new chapter in Westbrook's extensive and dynamic career, as, if finalized, it would be his sixth team in just seven seasons. The former MVP chose to decline his player option and explore the free agency market in search of an opportunity to remain competitive and get quality playing minutes.

During his time in Denver, Westbrook participated in 75 games, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists in 27.9 minutes per night. His intensity, experience, and ability to create plays from the bench could align with the current needs of the Kings, who are going through a restructuring process following the trade of De’Aaron Fox last season.

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