Overview
- The league announced a $2,000 flopping fine for the Sacramento guard after reviewing a Dec. 23 play against Detroit.
- The sequence occurred late in the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center as Westbrook fell following contact from Cade Cunningham.
- Detroit won 136-127, dropping Sacramento to 7-23, despite Westbrook posting 27 points, six rebounds and four assists.
- At 37, Westbrook is averaging 14.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists across 30 games for the Kings this season.
- He is the most high-profile player fined for flopping this season, with other penalties issued to Kings guard Malik Monk and Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado.