Russell Westbrook is still a free agent. One of the better reserve options left on the market, many teams have inquired about his services.
Should Westbrook depart from the Denver Nuggets, it’ll be his third team in as many seasons. Last season with Denver, he averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. In each of the last three seasons, he has received votes for the Sixth Man of the Year award.
A team that has recently come in the fold for the former Nuggets guard is the Sacramento Kings. Per Brett Siegel of Clutchpoints, the Kings have recently been making a push for the former NBA MVP.
“The top team for Westbrook right now is the Sacramento Kings, and that has been the case since the start of free agency,” Siegel wrote. “Scott Perry has always held an interest in Westbrook dating back to when he was in the New York Knicks' front office, and the Kings have talked with the veteran guard despite signing Dennis Schroder this offseason.”
Westbrook isn’t who he once was, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t productive. He still has the ability to flash the talent that made him a perennial MVP candidate, and his production off the bench could be beneficial for numerous teams.
The Kings current guard depth includes Keon Ellis, Devin Carter, Dennis Schroder, and Isaiah Stevens, so bringing in Westbrook could immediately make him one of the best point guards on the roster, and would give the Kings solid production whether he is starting, or continuing to come off the bench.