Russell Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game for Denver in 2024-25.
Former Kia MVP Russell Westbrook has agreed to a deal to sign with the Sacramento Kings, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Per Charania, Westbrook is expected to sign a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the team.
Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook agrees to join Sacramento Kings for 18th season – via ESPN https://t.co/dJoV8MoVtU
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 15, 2025
The nine-time NBA All-Star, who turns 37 in November, is entering his 18th season. In 2024-25 with the Denver Nuggets, he averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 75 games.
He began his career with Oklahoma City and teamed up with Kevin Durant to help the Thunder become a league power. After Durant left to join the Golden State Warriors, Westbrook was named the league Kia MVP the following season — the first of his three straight averaging a triple-double. He also won two scoring titles and two All-Star MVP awards before leaving the Thunder.
He has bounced around since, playing for the Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers and the Nuggets.
He remains beloved in Oklahoma City, sometimes even being cheered at Thunder games during the Western Conference semifinals last season while playing for the Nuggets.
Westbrook has the most triple-doubles in league history (203) and has scored 26,205 career points.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
