2 More Teams Linked to Russell Westbrook as Jonathan Kuminga Puts Roadblock on Kings Move

2 More Teams Linked to Russell Westbrook as Jonathan Kuminga Puts Roadblock on Kings Move

After a solid season with Denver, where he averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds, Russell Westbrook made a bold call. He turned down his $3.4 million player option, aiming for a fresh shot in free agency. Westbrook had 37 starts and showed he still had that spark, even coming off the bench. But now, weeks into the summer, he’s still unsigned. For a player with 203 triple-doubles and over 26,000 career points, that’s surprising, rig…

Rumor: Kings Still Interested In Russell Westbrook

Joshua Gateley/Getty Images The Sacramento Kings are still interested in Russell Westbrook, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.  Westbrook is an unrestricted free agent. The NBA icon declined his 2025-26 player option with the Denver Nuggets. “The top team for Russell Westbrook right now is the Sacramento Kings, and that has been the case since the start of free agency,” Siegel wrote. Westbrook played in 75 games for the Nugge…