Overview
- ESPN’s Shams Charania reports strong mutual interest between Westbrook and the Kings, who need bench playmaking after ranking 29th in points and assists from reserves.
- Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140 says Westbrook has a half‑season offer in China worth about four times an NBA veteran minimum, which could allow a January NBA return if he takes it.
- Westbrook declined a $3.4 million player option with Denver and remains unsigned as the season approaches.
- Danny Green says he heard the Nuggets did not plan to play Westbrook this year and criticized the opt‑out, while Sam Amick relayed Nuggets voices calling it “bonkers” he’s unsigned and Michael Porter Jr. defended his character.
- Kevin Durant endorsed Westbrook’s NBA return and said a Houston reunion would be “dope,” though current roster and cap constraints limit immediate possibilities.