Russell Westbrook is expected to see his tenure as a free agent come to an end as reports suggest that the guard will be joining the Sacramento Kings for the 2025-26 season.

The Sacramento Kings have emerged as one of the favorites to sign a former top pick this offseason to address their problems in the backcourt.

Ultimately, the Kings don’t project to be a playoff team, and Westbrook wouldn’t change that, especially if it means giving up Monk or Carter. Eventually, the Kings will have to start making tough decisions about LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, and DeMar DeRozan.

There is mutual interest between the Kings and Russell Westbrook, but they want to make a trade first before signing him.

As the Sacramento Kings look to get back into the playoffs, eyes are once again turning to owner, Vivek Ranadivé.

In fact, there has been buzz that Sacramento could be looking to make more moves in the backcourt, and Matt George of Locked On Hawks and ABC10 reports the Kings "are still looking to move a player like Devin Carter or Malik Monk before they can bring (Russell) Westbrook in.

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The Kings are looking for players who can help them find a way forward under new general manager Scott Perry and head coach Doug Christie. Sacramento lost in the play-in tournament for the second year in a row last season after going 40-42 to finish ninth in the Western Conference.

A guard from the Sacramento Kings is reportedly still a trade candidate this offseason with more moves potentially in the way.