Overview
- ESPN’s Shams Charania reports strong mutual interest between Westbrook and the Kings, who ranked 29th in bench points and assists last season.
- Sacramento has an open roster spot and roughly $5.4 million of room below the luxury-tax line, keeping a short-term deal feasible if terms align.
- NBA insider Marc Stein says there has been zero discussion from Westbrook’s camp about playing overseas, underscoring his priority to land an NBA contract.
- Some outlets note lucrative overseas interest has been floated, but credible reporting indicates he is not pursuing those options at this time.
- Westbrook remains an unrestricted free agent after declining a $3.5 million Nuggets option; he averaged 13.3 points and 6.1 assists last season while serving as a high-energy reserve, as public figures like Carmelo Anthony weigh in on potential fits and legacy concerns.