Recent reports indicate that the Kings are the only team with a genuine interest in signing free agent guard Russell Westbrook.
However, that comes with a major stipulation — they first have to clear some salary and some playing time to make that happen. Sacramento already signed a veteran point guard in Dennis Schroder, so the only way Westbrook could get a meaningful role is if Sacramento deals either Malik Monk or 2024 No. 13 overall pick Devin Carter.
Both of those guards have been the subject of trade rumors this summer. That’s in part due to the Kings’ interest in trading for Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. One recent report declared that the Kings are still trying hard to find a new home for Monk. A subsequent report stated that Sacramento isn’t actively engaged in any discussions about a Monk deal.
Westbrook will be 37 in November but it’s still somewhat surprising that his market is so limited. He appeared in 75 regular season games with the Nuggets last season, including 36 starts, averaging 13.3 points. 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists. He also appeared in 13 postseason games but struggled to make an impact.
He could have guaranteed himself $3.47MM by exercising his player option but chose to test the market instead. Denver hasn’t shown any interest in a reunion, nor have his previous two teams, the Lakers and the Clippers.
That brings us to today’s topic: Do you think the Kings will eventually sign free agent guard Russell Westbrook? If not, do you think he’ll find another landing spot and if so, what will be his likely destination?
Please take to the comments section to weigh in on this topic. We look forward to your input.
Despite his flaws I will always love and root for Russ, he gives it his all every night
His self awareness is just so low.
Why do you all call me Westbrick? Because you take the shots other teams dare you to and miss.
Gonna rock the baby though on some basic move like he didnt just miss 5 straight before that.
Wont set screen. Wont make consistent defensive effort. Always to willing to gamble for steals.
Like he is a really talented player if he would just get out of his own way. He always wants to do the things he shouldnt, and refuses to do some of the things he should. If Russ could stop being Russ he would have a better end to his career. He needs to call up Melo and get on the POR program that saved his. Even then I thought Melos final season was good enough to get him a roster spot, but I was wrong.
Melo was out of the league for more than a year, by the time POR came calling …….hat time off probably got Melo reflecting on being a better team-player for once.
Who knows, some time off might, all that rest, might serve Russ well ……. as the new season progresses, a few desperate/injured teams will likely come calling.
For my part I’m right there with you. He’s got his flaws, he is definitely still talented and capable to contribute to a team. It’s been a few years but he put my Wizards team on his back and dragged them kicking and screaming to a playoff berth. We had literally no business even being in that conversation based on the talent we had then. May not have been the best year of his career stat wise but he won me over as a fan for the rest of his career. Hopefully he can find a good fit somewhere and get himself a championship before he calls it a career.
Monk adds more to the Kings than Russ can at this point. It is very hard to build a team around DeMar. Too ball dominant and does not provide spacing for the rest of the players they actually have. Adding Westbrook seems like it will hurt more than help. In a way I hope the Kings excel with the roster they have, but it seems very unlikely.
Kings would be very Kangsy by doing this…