Russell Westbrook’s Shocking Kings Signing Ends Free Agency Nightmare
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Veteran guard Russell Westbrook remains a free agent late into the NBA offseason, despite putting together a solid season with the Denver Nuggets last year. Westbrook is one of a few veteran players who have been left out in the cold throughout the offseason, likely stemming from the new CBA implications put into place.
Teams have been more careful about who they hand contracts out to, even for smaller deals, due to the financial ramifications now established. Organizations are prioritizing financial flexibility in every way, and this has caused an interesting free agent market this summer.
Last season with the Nuggets, Westbrook put up 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. The veteran guard showed a lot of promise for Denver, helping the team to find success on the court.
However, the waiting game continues for the former MVP, and there may not be an end in sight to his free agency. There have been rumors that Westbrook could remain a free agent heading into the new season, but as training camp gets closer, teams may become more willing to bring him in.
Westbrook can still be very effective for a team, and he could end up being a true steal of the offseason. Since he showed that he could buy into a winning environment, teams shouldn’t be hesitant to add him to the mix.
There have been a few teams to show interest in landing Westbrook, but nothing has come close to happening for the veteran guard. Westbrook seems determined to keep his NBA career alive, and it could see him have a chip on his shoulder whenever he does land with a team.
But how this all plays out remains very much up in the air, and it’s a mystery to those around the NBA. However, his resume should at least allow him to be picked up by a team, with his preference likely being a contender.
This is just a prediction, NOT a report!
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Russell Westbrook Lands With Sacramento Kings
The team that has been most linked with Westbrook this summer has been the Sacramento Kings. Sacramento has a logjam of guards on the roster, and there have been rumors that the team would like to clear things up before bringing in the veteran.
Putting Westbrook on the Kings roster could be interesting, especially considering that Sacramento already has multiple veterans on the team. His fit alongside Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan doesn’t seem like it would be the best, but the Kings seem to have a plan in place.
If anything, Westbrook could give some needed energy to this Kings’ second unit, helping to bolster the overall roster. Sacramento isn’t seen as a true title contender, but they do have the pieces to at least make things interesting in the Western Conference.
Westbrook could help improve the locker room for the Kings, and he has been praised over the years for his leadership. This could be a low-risk, potentially high-reward move for Sacramento if it were to happen, and it’s something to keep an eye on going forward.