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Russell Westbrook Agrees to Join Kings on One-Year Deal Ahead of Season

The move gives Sacramento a veteran ballhandler to steady a reworked backcourt following the De’Aaron Fox trade.

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Overview

  • Westbrook and Sacramento reached an agreement Wednesday, with multiple reports indicating he is expected to sign Thursday and join the team before the Oct. 22 opener.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, but reporting points to a one-year veteran-minimum contract in the roughly $3.6 million to $3.9 million range that preserves the Kings’ payroll flexibility.
  • The nine-time All-Star is expected to provide point-guard depth and bench playmaking behind Dennis Schröder on a roster that lacked a traditional backup at the position.
  • Westbrook declined a $3.5 million player option with Denver in June, remained unsigned through the summer during a prolonged free-agency search, and prioritized an NBA role over overseas interest.
  • Entering his 18th season and seventh NBA team, Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds in 75 games for the Nuggets last year and finished seventh in Sixth Man of the Year voting.