NBA: Former MVP Russell Westbrook signs for Sacramento Kings from Denver Nuggets
Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook has signed with the Sacramento Kings as he enters his 18th season.
The 36-year-old played for the Denver Nuggets in the 2024/25 season, averaging 13.3 points, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds in 75 games.
The nine-time All-Star signed with the Kings after becoming a free agent in June, when the Nuggets were eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals.
Westbrook holds the NBA record for triple-doubles with 203 and led the NBA in scoring in 2015 and 2017. He joins his seventh team since being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2008.
He also played for the Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.
“Russell embodies the identity we strive for in Sacramento,” Kings general manager Scott Perry said.
“His resume speaks for itself and I’m excited to work with someone so accomplished, who is fully committed to competing and winning. We look to him to strengthen our point guard position and provide leadership both on and off the court.”
2025-10-17 05:41:00
