Russell Westbrook notched his record-extending 204th career triple-double to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 121-116 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
In the 2024 NBA offseason, veteran point guard Russell Westbrook chose to sign a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets in hopes of competing for a championship while giving his new team some much-needed guard depth.
NBA legend and Hall of Famer Gary Payton, known as “The Glove,” offers his insightful and strongly opinionated take on Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook, addressing both his relentless pursuit of the triple-double and the criticism he frequently faces from fans and analysts.
The Denver Nuggets hosted the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, as a few players took on their former team for the first time since a bunch of change-ups over the offseason.
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam says he’s keeping it positive, even as the injuries get ridiculous. “It’s almost laughable,” Siakam said, via Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Returning to Denver on Monday for the first time since departing the team as a free agent over the summer, Kings point guard Russell Westbrook had a big night.
Before joining the Sacramento Kings this year, Russell Westbrook was having a solid 2024-25 campaign as the Denver Nuggets’ sixth man. According to the one-time league MVP, his surprising decision to decline his $3.5 million player option to leave the team was not his choice.
On Monday night, the Sacramento Kings made the trip to Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets. This marked Russell Westbrook’s first visit in Ball Arena as a Kings player, and it’s clear that he remains beloved among Nuggets fans even though he only spent one year with the team.
The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a heartbreaking loss against the Sacramento Kings. The Milwaukee Bucks’ recent matchup against the Sacramento Kings was full of excitement for NBA fans.
Russell Westbrook started his 18th NBA season as a member of the Sacramento Kings, signing with the franchise late into the offseason to continue showcasing his value in the NBA.
The Sacramento Kings narrowly escaped Milwaukee with a 135-132 victory over the Bucks for their first win there since 2015, but it wasn't without late-game drama.
The Sacramento Kings took a chance on 37-year-old point guard Russell Westbrook ahead of the 2025-26 season, and while the franchise caught plenty of flak for the move, it could certainly pay off.
Russell Westbrook seemed to be out of options after declining his player option with the Denver Nuggets, as the future Hall of Famer ultimately signed with the Sacramento Kings.
Point guard Russell Westbrook joined the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal worth $3.6 million deep into the offseason, just days before the season was set to begin.
The Sacramento Kings were able to rebound from an opening night loss in Phoenix, bouncing back with a 105-104 win over the Utah Jazz in their home opener on Friday night.
Russell Westbrook is not ready for his last dance just yet. The former NBA MVP guard Westbrook spoke with reporters on Sunday after signing with the Sacramento Kings on a free agent deal earlier in the week.
It's rare to see a future Hall of Famer willingly take a backup role at the end of his career. That's not the case with Russell Westbrook, who signed with the Sacramento Kings Wednesday for his 18th NBA season.