Westbrook has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to left ankle soreness.
The ankle issue is a new concern for Westbrook, whose next opportunity to play will come against the Magic on Feb. 19. The Kings will be extremely shorthanded in their final game before the All-Star break, so Nique Clifford, Devin Carter and Daeqwon Plowden will likely all see a heavy workload.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Supplies 17 points in rout
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Westbrook chipped in 17 points (7-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes during Monday's 120-94 loss to the Pelicans.
The Kings continue to monitor Westbrook's workload in the wake of a foot injury he suffered in late January, and the 37-year-old guard has played 26 minutes or fewer in three of four games since returning to the lineup. During that span, he's averaged 14.3 points, 5.3 assists, 2.5 boards and 2.3 threes in just 24.8 minutes a contest. With Sacramento holding the worst record in the NBA at 12-43 and headed for the top of the lottery, Westbrook could be one of the veterans who find their usage scaled back for the remainder of the season, even if he's fully healthy.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Inefficient 13 points in return
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Westbrook (foot) notched 13 points (5-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt), five assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 129-125 loss to Memphis.
Westbrook didn't appear to have a noticeable restriction in his return from a three-game absence with a bruised right foot, though Wednesday's contest marked the first time since Nov. 9 that he didn't record a single rebound. Over his last 10 appearances, the veteran floor general has averaged 18.6 points, 5.8 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 31.2 minutes per game.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Set to return Wednesday
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Westbrook (foot) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Westbrook has missed the Kings' last three games while recovering from a right foot contusion, but it appears he has progressed enough to be available for Tuesday's contest, which will likely result in Nique Clifford returning to the bench. Westbrook averaged 17.3 points, 5.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 2.3 threes and 1.3 steals over 31.3 minutes per game in January.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Full practice participant
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Westbrook (foot) fully participated in Tuesday's practice, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Westbrook's activity bodes well for his chances of playing Wednesday against the Grizzlies. The veteran guard has missed three consecutive games due to a right foot contusion, and the Kings will offer an official status for Westbrook ahead of Wednesday's action.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Not playing Sunday
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Westbrook (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Westbrook will miss a third consecutive game while nursing a right foot contusion, and his next chance to play is Wednesday against the Grizzlies. The Kings traded Dennis Schroder to the Cavaliers on Saturday, so Devin Carter could enter Sacramento's starting lineup Sunday in Westbrook's absence.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Questionable for Sunday
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Westbrook (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Westbrook remains day-to-day after missing the past two games for Sacramento due to a right foot contusion. If the veteran point guard is unable to return, the Kings will likely lean on Dennis Schroder once again.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Sitting out again
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Westbrook (foot) will not play Friday against the Celtics.
Westbrook will sit for the second straight game. He was previously marked as questionable ahead of Thursday's outing, so fantasy managers can operate under the assumption that he's day-to-day. In the meantime, Dennis Schroder is likely to take on an expanded role.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Won't play Thursday
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Westbrook (foot) will not play Thursday against the 76ers.
Westbrook was unable to shake his questionable tag on the front end of this back-to-back set. In his absence, the Kings will likely lean more on Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford. Westbrook's status for Friday's game versus Boston remains in the air.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Dealing with foot soreness
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Westbrook is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers with right foot soreness.
This is a new injury for Westbrook, and with Thursday's game being the front end of a back-to-back set, the Kings may use a maintenance day for the veteran guard. Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford would be candidates to soak up minutes if Westbrook is unable to shake his questionable tag.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Drops 13 points and two treys
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Westbrook ended with 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals over 22 minutes during Sunday's 139-116 loss to the Pistons.
Westbrook has cooled off considerably, averaging just 12.0 points on 33.3 percent from the field in his last two appearances after a hot stretch of six games, averaging 22.5 points on 53.2 percent from the field and 3.0 threes on a 41.9 clip. On the season, the veteran guard is averaging 15.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.2 blocks and 2.0 threes across 29.6 minutes.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Productive campaign continues
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Westbrook ended Tuesday's 130-117 loss to the Heat with 22 points (9-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 31 minutes.
Westbrook continued his productive ways Tuesday, having now scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games. The veteran point guard has averaged 18.1 points, 6.7 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 32.1 minutes per contest across 11 games this month.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Season-high six threes in win
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Westbrook posted 26 points (9-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 128-115 victory over the Wizards.
The 26 points led all scorers on the night, while the six made three-pointers were a new season high for Westbrook. The veteran guard has topped 20 points three times in nine January contests, averaging 17.1 points, 6.7 assists, 5.2 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.0 steals on the month.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Plays well in win
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Westbrook amassed 22 points (8-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 124-112 win over the Lakers.
Westbrook's fantasy production has been volatile at times, but his workloads have been steady in Sacramento. Over his last eight games, he's averaging 29.6 minutes with 15.1 points, 5.9 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.9 three-pointers on 40.8 percent shooting from the field.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Records double-double in win
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Westbrook chipped in 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 111-98 victory over the Rockets.
Westbrook distributed a team-high 10 assists, tallying his 12th double-double of 2025-26. The veteran floor general has averaged 14.5 points, 6.0 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 30.6 minutes per contest through six games this month so far, but he's shooting just 39.0 percent from the field.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Hits for 21 points in loss
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Westbrook racked up 21 points (5-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 10-12 FT), six rebounds, three assists, three blocks and four steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 115-98 loss to Milwaukee.
Westbrook will continue to staff the point guard position, as Zach LaVine's return will shift the lineup back to its original structure and send Precious Achiuwa to the bench eventually. Westbrook's numbers have dipped over the past couple of weeks, but he registered his first 20-point total since Dec. 27 in Sunday's defeat.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Tepid with 13 points in loss
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Westbrook closed with 13 points (6-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 125-101 loss to the Lakers.
The Kings have become dependent on Westbrook's offensive spark, but he was unable to deliver his usual pop during Sunday's loss. He also saw a minute decrease once the game was out of hand, which contributed to the regression. He'll try to bounce back against the Clippers on Tuesday.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Passes Magic in all-time assists
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Westbrook generated 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt), nine assists, five rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes of Saturday's 113-107 win over the Mavericks.
Westbrook's nine assists were enough to push him into seventh place on the all-time assists list, passing Magic Johnson. The veteran guard tied for the team high in points, eclipsing the 20-point mark for the fourth time in five games. Since moving into the starting lineup Nov. 12, Westbrook is averaging 14.5 points, 7.9 assists, 7.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 29.9 minutes per game.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Big double-double in win
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Westbrook had 21 points (8-24 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime win over the Rockets.
Westbrook was one of four Kings to eclipse 20 points -- he combined with DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Dennis Schroder for a total of 98 points in the comeback win. Westbrook continues to defy Father Time with averages of 16.2 points, 8.3 assists, 7.7 rebounds and 1.8 steals over his last six outings.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Goes for 20 and 10 in OT loss
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Westbrook closed Thursday's 134-133 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers with 20 points (8-11 FG, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and 10 assists over 35 minutes.
Westbrook's fingerprints were all over this game to close regulation, as Sacramento came roaring back to force overtime against the Trail Blazers. Coach Doug Christie continues to let Westbrook fill the starting point guard role, as Dennis Schroder played 22 minutes while Westbrook saw 35 minutes of action. Westbrook has upped his averages nearly across the board as a member of the Kings, compared to his time last season with the Nuggets.
