Westbrook s next stop is the king?

According to Carmichael Dave, a senior journalist at Sacramento Kings, on July 28, there is a "strong mutual interest" between free agent Russell Westbrook and the Kings.

Dave wrote in a repost of a post showing that the Kings led Westbrook's next odds list: "Things should have developed like this. Although the signing has not been finalized yet, the connection between the Kings and Westbrook has been going on for some time. Moreover, both sides have a strong interest." He predicted directly: "I want to say that there is an 80% chance that Westbrook will eventually become a member of the Kings."

This summer, Westbrook chose to jump out of the contract, abandoned the option to execute next season's player, and became a full free agent, which opened the door for him to find a new owner. However, the Denver Nuggets he played for last season did not seem to give up completely. According to previous reports by Nuggets reporter Vinny Benedetto, the Nuggets also do not rule out the possibility of striving to work with the experienced defender again.

Looking back at the 2024-25 season, Westbrook showed good form and durability with the Nuggets. He played 75 games in the regular season, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. Entering the playoffs, he also played 13 games, with averaging 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists, making him a stable member of the team's rotation lineup.

At present, the Kings are in a clear lead in this Westbrook battle, and the strong interest of both sides indicates that the possibility of this signing is quite high. But the potential interest of the Nuggets also shows that Westbrook still has attention in the free agent market. His final destination still needs to be announced.