Westbrook won't start in Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Precious Achiuwa will get the starting nod Sunday, pushing Westbrook to the second unit. Over four appearances off the bench so far this season, the veteran guard has averaged 10.8 points, 5.3 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.3 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Leads team with 24 points
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Westbrook totaled 24 points (9-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and nine assists over 35 minutes during Friday's 132-101 loss to Oklahoma City.
Westbrook was with the first unit for the third consecutive time in the loss, and it appears that his presence is more than a passing trend. He's successfully unseated Malik Monk and Keon Ellis as Dennis Schroder's counterpart in the backcourt, and is posting solid totals along the way. Although he was off the fantasy radar to begin the season, he's viable now in his new role.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Vintage outing in win
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Westbrook generated 23 points (9-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 35 minutes in Wednesday's 121-116 win over Golden State.
Westbrook, the NBA's all-time leader in triple-doubles, added another tally to his total Wednesday. Westbrook's 16 rebounds were his most since May of 2021. The veteran guard has offered a major boost to the Kings' starting lineup while Keegan Murray (thumb) has been sidelined. In his last six games, Westbrook is averaging 17.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.7 steals across 32.1 minutes.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Delivers another double-double
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Westbrook finished with 26 points (10-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Monday's 130-124 loss to the Nuggets.
Westbrook turned back the clock Monday by posting his best all-around showing of the young season. He notched his second straight double-double, this time by grabbing double-digit boards after dishing out 10 assists in his previous appearance Saturday in Milwaukee. Westbrook has also seen his workload increase steadily of late, logging 34 and 37 minutes to begin the month.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Starting vs. Denver
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Westbrook will start in Monday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
After coming off the bench in Saturday's win over Milwaukee, Westbrook will get the starting nod against one of his former teams. Over six regular-season appearances (two starts), the 36-year-old has averaged 11.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 26.0 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Sliding back to bench Saturday
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Westbrook won't start in Saturday's game against the Bucks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Dylan Cardwell will enter the starting lineup for the first time in his career Sunday, pushing Westbrook to the second unit. Over three appearances off the bench this season, the veteran point guard has averaged 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 21.0 minutes per game.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Knocks down four threes
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Westbrook supplied 16 points (6-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 107-101 loss to the Thunder.
Westbrook made his first start of the season Tuesday and delivered a well-rounded effort, flirting with a double-double while hitting four three-pointers for the second consecutive game. After logging fewer than 20 minutes in each of his first two appearances with the Kings, the veteran guard has seen his workload increase over the past two contests, averaging 17.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.5 minutes during that span.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Starting Tuesday
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Westbrook will start in Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
The veteran point guard will replace Keon Ellis in the starting lineup Tuesday. Over three regular-season games thus far, Westbrook has averaged 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 21.0 minutes per game off the bench.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Will play vs. Phoenix
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Westbrook (reconditioning) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Suns.
After agreeing to a deal with the team on Oct. 15, Westbrook needed some time to ramp up his conditioning. It is uncertain how big his role will be with his new squad, as he'll share the backcourt with Dennis Schroder (ankle), Malik Monk (illness) and Devin Carter.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Not ready to play Friday
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Westbrook (reconditioning) is out for Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Westbrook is still ramping up after just joining the Kings on Thursday. The veteran floor general has five days to build up his activity before Wednesday's season opener in Phoenix.
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Russell Westbrook: Agrees to deal with Kings
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Westbrook (hand) and the Kings agreed to a contract Wednesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
After months of being linked to the Kings, the two sides finally reached an agreement Wednesday. Charania notes that Westbrook has bonds with Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, and the front office has long admired the veteran point guard. Westbrook, who recently recovered from a right hand surgery, is now positioned to become the backup point guard behind Dennis Schroder in Sacramento. Per NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Westbrook agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: To decline player option
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According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Westbrook (hand) will decline his $3.5 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
Westbrook, who is currently recovering from right hand surgery, is expected to be a full go ahead of training camp. In his first season with Denver, the veteran guard compiled averages of 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.3 three-pointers on 44.9 percent from the field across 75 regular-season contests. Westbrook will be turning 37 in November and will likely be looking to latch on with a contender.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: To undergo hand surgery
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Westbrook announced Tuesday that he will undergo right hand surgery, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Westbrook said he is undergoing surgery to address two breaks that happened during the season. The veteran guard managed to suit up in 75 regular-season games despite these injuries, averaging 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.3 three-pointers on 44.9 percent from the field. Westbrook holds a $3.47 million player option for 2025-26 and should be a full go for training camp.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Plays 22 minutes in Game 7
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Westbrook had six points (2-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes during Sunday's 125-93 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Westbrook played through a right hand sprain Sunday but had another disappointing showing. In his last four postseason games, Westbrook averaged just 6.0 points while shooting 23.5 percent from the field. He did have a productive regular season, however, as he appeared in 75 games with 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.3 three-pointers on 44.9 percent from the field. As for 2025-26, Westbrook holds a $3.47 million player option.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Getting green light for Game 7
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Westbrook (hand) is available for Sunday's Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder.
As expected, Westbrook has been upgraded from probable to available. After playing at least 20 minutes in eight straight playoff contests, Westbrook saw only 17 in Denver's comeback win in Game 6. Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will also suit up for Game 7 but is dealing with a fairly significant injury, so if he's not 100 percent and faces restrictions, Westbrook would be a candidate for increased usage.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Likely to play Sunday
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Westbrook is probable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Thunder due to a right hand sprain.
Westbrook was limited to 17 minutes off the bench in the Game 6 victory Thursday. Still, even if the veteran floor general landed on the injury report, the probable tag suggests he should be able to suit up. The Nuggets need him to be at his best Sunday, especially if Aaron Gordon (hamstring) ends up being ruled out.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Held in check
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Westbrook ended with four points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
After starting this series with a couple of strong games, Westbrook has struggled mightily in three straight outings. He went a combined 6-for-27 from the field in that span, averaging 6.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 three-pointers. He continues to comfortably lead all reserves in minutes played, however.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Lackluster outing in Game 5 defeat
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Westbrook produced four points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 loss to the Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Westbrook posted his third consecutive contest with single-digit points in the loss, and he has shot only 22.2 percent from the field during that span. The veteran guard did lead the Nuggets' bench in scoring, though Denver's second unit combined for just 10 points Tuesday. Westbrook has averaged 11.0 points, 3.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds across 24.2 minutes per game in the Western Conference Semifinals.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Struggles in loss
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Westbrook posted six points (2-12 FG, 2-9 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 92-87 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Westbrook couldn't get going offensively in Sunday's game, as he hit only two of his 12 field-goal attempts and fouled out in the fourth quarter. The one-time NBA MVP failed to crack double digits in the scoring department for the third time during these NBA playoffs.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Leading scorer in Game 2 loss
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Westbrook amassed 19 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-10 FT), one rebound and five assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 149-106 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
The likes of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic struggled badly in this Game 2 loss, and while it would be a stretch to say Westbrook stepped up, he did end as the team's leading scorer. Westbrook has scored in double digits off the bench in all but one of his eight playoff showings thus far and has surpassed the 15-point mark in his last three.
