Overview

• The Kings announced the signing, reported at roughly $3.6 million for one year on a veteran minimum that is not guaranteed.
• Team evaluators judged the bench lacking in preseason, seeking veteran ball-handling behind Dennis Schröder as coach Doug Christie values Westbrook’s edge.
• Westbrook is slated to be introduced at a team press conference on Sunday and is scheduled to debut Oct. 22 against the Suns.
• At Sacramento’s fan fest, Westbrook engaged with supporters and took part in on-court activities, while a separate video showed him bypassing Lakers jerseys for autographs.
• Center Domantas Sabonis was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain and will miss at least the first two regular-season games, the team said.