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Nikola Jokic Shows Love to Russell Westbrook After Return Game in Denver

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.

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NBA Notes: Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Kings, Russell Westbrook, Mavericks

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.

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How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

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.

Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Rumors / November 4

'I don't go anywhere I'm not wanted': Russell Westbrook makes big claim about Nuggets

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.

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Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / November 4

'They Don’t Want Me, That’s Ok' – Former Denver Nuggets Guard Gets Brutally Honest on Leaving the Team Last Summer

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.

Russell Westbrook News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

Nuggets fans give Russell Westbrook standing ovation after tribute video

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.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 2

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Myles Turner react to controversial moment vs. Russell Westbrook and Kings

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 News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Russell Westbrook's Message to Teammate Catches Attention After Bucks Game

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.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 1

NBA Referee Comments on Westbrook, Giannis Exchange After Kings-Bucks Game

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.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 1

Bucks’ Cole Anthony ejected from Kings game after Russell Westbrook play

Cole Anthony exited the Milwaukee Bucks’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night due to an ejection he got after interacting with Russell Westbrook.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 30

Every Player Russell Westbrook Could Pass on the NBA All-Time Steals List This Season

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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 29

Russell Westbrook Receives Ovation From NBA World After Thunder Game

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.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Kings Announce Russell Westbrook News After Three Games

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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 25

Russell Westbrook Opens Up After First Win With Sacramento Kings

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.

Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 20

Russell Westbrook has amusing reaction to retirement talk

New Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook has no intention to walk from the sport of basketball, even as he bounces around from team to team.

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Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19

Russell Westbrook makes a notable statement about his NBA future

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 16

Lakers accused of tarnishing Russell Westbrook's legacy

The two-time scoring champion was forced to take a lesser role during his one-and-a-half-year stint with the team between 2021 and 2023.

Russell Westbrook's relentlessness won't let him quit the NBA

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15

Russell Westbrook's relentlessness won't let him quit the NBA

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.

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