REPORT: Sacramento Kings’ Russell Westbrook Pursuit Hinges On Potential Guard Trade

REPORT: Sacramento Kings’ Russell Westbrook Pursuit Hinges On Potential Guard Trade

Russell Westbrook (Image Credits: Imagn) Basketball fans have seen several stellar deals this offseason, including Kristaps Porzingis joining the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade blockbuster. Meanwhile, the situation surrounding Russell Westbrook is still looming. After playing just one season with the Denver Nuggets, Westbrook declined his $3.4 million player option and became an unrestricted free agent. Speculations surrounding Beastbrook c…

Kings reportedly locked in on Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga, with Russell Westbrook as fallback

File photo The Kings have been circling Jonathan Kuminga all summer, and they’re not hiding it. Per Sam Amick of The Athletic, Sacramento has been the “most serious” sign-and-trade suitor for the Warriors’ restricted free agent forward. The Kings have even resisted making smaller deals because the front office is locked in on trying to land Kuminga. If they strike out? That’s when Russell Westbrook comes into play. Amick reports that Sacramento …