Russell Westbrook: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 24

The One Deadline Move the Kings Should Be Prioritizing

With the NBA trade deadline just 12 days away, rumors are flying around faster than Russell Westbrook runs in transition. And it feels like the Sacramento Kings are involved in every single one.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Russell Westbrook airballs wide-open dunk

Russell Westbrook has clearly lost a step since his early days with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook, who now plays for the Sacramento Kings, resembled a demigod dealing with the sudden loss of his powers Friday in his team’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / January 23

Would a Russell Westbrook Trade Make Sense For Knicks?

Word came out two days ago that the New York Knicks have no plans to move any core players and will instead focus on tweaking the roster via a minor trade or two, per Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.

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How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 22

Russell Westbrook Responds To Kings' Touching Tribute for Making NBA History

The Sacramento Kings have had some legendary players come through both Arco Arena and now, Golden One Center. From team legends like Chris Webber, Peja

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / January 22

'I’m Extremely Grateful' – Sacramento Kings Star Opens Up on Getting Tributes After Hitting Latest Milestone

The Sacramento Kings paid homage to Russell Westbrook during Wednesday’s home game against the Toronto Raptors, as the former league MVP recently passed Oscar Robertson to become the highest-scoring point guard in NBA history. In the video tribute, Westbrook received messages from his friends, family, and former teammates.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 21

Russell Westbrook Is Quietly the Kings' Best Player This Season

After declining his team option with the Denver Nuggets for the 2025-26 season, Russell Westbrook entered unrestricted free agency. However, Westbrook remained unsigned for the first two months of free agency, and it came to the point where only one team was willing to bring him in: the Sacramento Kings.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 17

Russell Westbrook Shares Strong Advice for Kings Rookie Dylan Cardwell

The Sacramento Kings have now extended their winning streak to four games after beating the Washington Wizards on Friday night, and their young guys continue to shine.

Sacramento Kings News / Bleacher Report / January 13

Watch: Russ won 2 straight vs. Lakers & Rockets

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / January 13

Russell Westbrook makes an admission about beating former teams

Russell Westbrook always plays the game at 100 miles per hour. He’s not the type who needs extra motivation to show up ready, but it surely does help him

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 13

Russell Westbrook Admits He Likes Beating His Former Teams Like The Lakers And Rockets

Russell Westbrook may not display his prime abilities anymore, but his competitive spirit remains the same as it was when he won the MVP award a decade ago.

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Video Games News / Athlon Sports / January 7

NBA 2K26 Season 4: Everything New in the Latest Update

If the calendar flipping to 2026 felt anticlimactic, NBA 2K26 has other plans. Season 4 doesn’t ease players into the new year—it sprints out of the tunnel wearing an All-Star jacket, blasting spotlights, and reminding everyone that grinding never takes a holiday.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3

Russell Westbrook passes Oscar Robertson to set new record

Russell Westbrook passes legendary PG Oscar Robertson to set new NBA record

The achievement adds to Westbrook’s legendary resume.

Giannis Antetokounmpo plays hero, saves Bucks with game-winner

Antetokounmpo drew up his own play for game-winning alley-oop dunk

Tyrese Maxey furthers MVP case with dominant performance

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Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

Kings’ Russell Westbrook becomes highest scoring PG in NBA history

Russell Westbrook made unforgettable NBA history on the all-time scoring list during the Sacramento Kings’ matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Tense Moment Between Russell Westbrook, Lakers Fan Leads to Ejection

The Sacramento Kings suffered a 125–101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night, dropping to an 8-24 record and falling just half a game above the Western Conference-worst New Orleans Pelicans (8-25) in the standings.

Sacramento Kings News / BasketballNews.com / December 28

Russell Westbrook checks off two historic milestones in one game

Veteran star guard Russell Westbrook added another remarkable chapter to his Hall of Fame resume this weekend, accomplishing two major career feats in the same game for the Sacramento Kings.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24

Russell Westbrook gets disciplined by the NBA for flopping

Even Russell Westbrook is getting hit by the flopping police these days. The NBA announced on Wednesday that they are fining the Sacramento Kings guard Westbrook a sum of $2,000.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 19

Questionable foul call ruins epic Kings comeback

Trailing by 15 points with under two minutes to play, DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook led a furious Sacramento Kings comeback to force overtime. But with seconds remaining in what would have been Sacramento's best win of the season, referee Marc Davis called a game-deciding foul from well behind the play.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list as Kings claim rare win

It took Russell Westbrook until the final days of the offseason to find a team, but the all-time great has been making the most of his opportunity nonetheless.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / November 14

Russell Westbrook joins rare two-player club with career milestone

Kings' Russell Westbrook joins rare two-player club with major career milestone

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook made some NBA history on Friday night when he recorded the 10,000th assist of his career, making him just the eighth player to ever reach that milestone.

Kings make significant change involving Westbrook, Dennis Schroder

Timberwolves dominate late, beat Kings for fourth straight win

Steph Curry's remarkable start to the season has reached a historic level

Jalen Johnson's career-best play is exactly what the Hawks need

Scottie Barnes fuels Raptors resurgence as Toronto looks like a playoff team again