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The two teams that were interested in signing Russell Westbrook before his surprise retirement
Russell Westbrook has officially walked away from his career as an NBA player, announcing his retirement amid the 2026 offseason. The former MVP, who is also the all-time leader in triple-doubles, averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds last season with the Sacramento Kings, his 18th and final season in the NBA.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12
Russell Westbrook had offers from 2 NBA teams before retirement
After 18 seasons in the NBA, Russell Westbrook decided to retire ahead of the 2026-27 season. Westbrook announced his decision on Wednesday in a video on social media that was narrated by Michael B.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / August 12
Triple-double king Russell Westbrook announces retirement
Triple-double king and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons on Wednesday via social media. Westbrook's decision was announced during a 3 1/2-minute video.
Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12
Russell Westbrook announces a major career decision
Russell Westbrook is calling it a career after 18 seasons. The former MVP guard Westbrook announced in a video post on Wednesday that he has decided to retire from the NBA.
Sacramento Kings News / Trade Talk Sports / August 12
Russell Westbrook is Retiring from the NBA
Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons. Westbrook’s resume reads like a Hall of Famer, proving he was among the most gifted and athletic players of his generation.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / August 12
Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 seasons
That’s it for Russell Westbrook. One of the most explosive, relentless and downright unique players the NBA has ever seen announced Wednesday that he’s retiring after 18 seasons.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / August 12
Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement
Russell Westbrook has posted a video on his social media accounts (Twitter and Instagram) announcing that he intends to retire as a player. The clip, narrated by Michael B.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 12
Russell Westbrook announces retirement, caps off legendary NBA career
Westbrook's time as the face of the Oklahoma City Thunder for over a decade is what basketball fans will remember the nine-time All-Star for.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 12
Stephen A. Smith Warns WNBA Could Face Legal Trouble Over Enes Kanter Freedom And Royce White Draft Stunt
The WNBA has spent the past week fielding one of the strangest challenges in its history, and it didn’t come from a rival league or a labor dispute. It came from two former NBA players who say they found a loophole in the league’s own rulebook.
Russell Westbrook News / HITC / August 12
Is Russell Westbrook considering a move to Israel? Fact-checking viral NBA rumour
A rumour that Russell Westbrook might be in advanced talks with an Israeli basketball club took social media by storm. It’s time to check if there is any truth to this.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 11
Biggest Flaw in the Kings Roster They Can't Afford to Ignore
The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 season with a roster that is part rebuild and part veterans who are on deals inching to an end. That leaves them with a mismatch of players from a position standpoint that will make the upcoming season interesting, to say the least.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 11
Kings Will Reportedly Open 2026-27 Season vs. Two Division Rivals
While the full NBA schedule will be released on Thursday, bits and pieces are starting to trickle out. The NBA has already announced the opening night and Christmas slates, and, unsurprisingly, the Sacramento Kings were not included in either of those marquee dates.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 11
Three Kings Veterans Who Could Be Traded This Season
While the Sacramento Kings failed to make a major trade this offseason, the 2026-27 season could have something different in store. Granted, the Kings still made some notable moves, such as waiving DeMar DeRozan and trading former lottery pick Devin Carter, but nothing as substantial as many fans were expecting.
DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / August 12
DeMar DeRozan's next team is obvious, but there's a holdup
Why mutual interest hasn't yet led to a deal for DeRozan.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
DeMar DeRozan News / TWSN / August 10
DeMar DeRozan's Perfect Fit Isn't With Who You Think
The NBA free agency market has been more interesting this Summer than it has in a long time, and though most of the biggest names are off the board, there are still some pretty big names who are currently without a team.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 5
Lakers facing another competitor for Jonathan Kuminga
Could the Lakers have more competition in trying to land Kuminga?
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 3
Lakers may have a Plan B for Jonathan Kuminga
The Lakers may have no choice but to pursue someone else before free agency and the trade market dries out even more.
Zach Lavine News / Hoops Rumors / August 2
Kings’ Zach LaVine Facing Uncertain Role After Exercising Option
The Kings haven’t made any promises to Zach LaVine regarding his role with the team after the two-time All-Star shooting guard exercised his $49MM player option for 2026/27, according to James Ham, who covers Sacramento for ESPN 1320, TheKingsBeat.com, and Locked On Kings.
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