Overview

• Russell Westbrook, 36, remains a free agent after declining his $3.5 million player option with the Denver Nuggets earlier this summer.
• Multiple reports say the market “has not responded” to him, and no team beyond Sacramento has been closely linked to signing him.
• The Kings are viewed as interested but currently have no open roster spot, likely needing to trade a guard such as Malik Monk or Devin Carter or waive a non‑guaranteed deal.
• Sacramento’s ongoing pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga has kept smaller roster moves on pause, limiting the path to a deal for Westbrook.
• After averaging 13.3 points, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds last season with reduced playoff minutes, some outlets suggest he could start the season unsigned, even as Patrick Beverley calls the delay “a little disrespectful.”