Russell Westbrook Reportedly Admired by Kings, Contract Unlikely Due to Crowded Roster

Russell Westbrook Reportedly Admired by Kings, Contract Unlikely Due to Crowded Roster

As Russell Westbrook continues to search for a landing spot in free agency, it doesn't seem like an offer will be coming from the Sacramento Kings.

Kings Reportedly Cannot Sign Russell Westbrook Due To Crowded Backcourt

Free agent veteran guard Russell Westbrook has been linked to the Sacramento Kings, but it appears the former MVP will not be playing for the NBA franchise due to its crowded roster. Kings Are Unable To Add Russell Westbrook After Signing Dennis Schroder Appearing on Sactown Sports 1140’s The Carmichael Dave Show, The Athletic’s Sam […] The post Kings Reportedly Cannot Sign Russell Westbrook Due To Crowded Backcourt appeared first on Basketball …

Kings Unlikely to Add Westbrook Without Roster Shakeup

Getty The Sacramento Kings have long admired Russell Westbrook, but admiration alone may not be enough. Despite continued speculation linking Sacramento to the former MVP, a deal remains unlikely unless the team makes roster changes, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. “The sense that I have gotten is that the Kings have a lot of affinity for Russ, without question,” Amick said during his weekly spot on Sactown Sports 1140. “But the backcour…

Kings Notes: Carter, Westbrook, Schröder, Rookies

The Las Vegas Summer League could serve as a showcase for second-year Kings guard Devin Carter, as Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee writes. While there’s no indication that the talks have gained any real traction, Sacramento reportedly floated the idea of a trade package that included Carter for Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. The Kings’ willingness to discuss moving Carter a year after selecting him with the 13th overall pi…

Russell Westbrook Will Sign With Surprising East Contender

Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Veteran guard Russell Westbrook remains without a team as the calendar heads toward the middle of July. Westbrook is coming off a very successful season with the Denver Nuggets, but his market seems to be a little limited. Last season with the Nuggets, Westbrook put up 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. Westbrook was a key piece to the Nuggets’ success and he fit in very wel…

Kings Like Russell Westbrook But Dealing With Backcourt Logjam

In a recent appearance on Sactown Sports in Sacramento, Sam Amick gave some insight into the Sacramento Kings thinking with their backcourt. One player that Kings GM Scott Perry is fond of is Russell Westbrook. However, Sacramento has a logjam in the backcourt and no signing seems imminent. Westbrook is a free agent after declining a player option with the Denver Nuggets for the upcoming season. He's been linked to a handful of teams throughout …