Russell Westbrook News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Russell Westbrook was off his game in Kings return, particularly in these two stats With a tough scoring game and collecting zero rebounds, Russell Westbrook's return to the Sacramento Kings could be a sign that retirement i...

FEBRUARY 7 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Inefficient 13 points in return 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.

Impact Westbrook didn't appear to have a noticeable restriction in his return from a three-game absence with a bruised right foot, though it was 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.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies beat Sacramento 129-125, send Kings to their season-worst 10th straight loss

Cam Spencer hit three key baskets late in the fourth quarter and finished with 20 points, and Ty Jerome added 28 as the Memphis Grizzlies beat Sacramento 129-125, sending the Kings...

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Russell Westbrook haunts the Lakers once again in unexpected fashion It's the year 2026 and Russell Westbrook is still haunting his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

FEBRUARY 4 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Set to return Wednesday Westbrook (foot) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice participant Westbrook (foot) fully participated in Tuesday's practice, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

"I can't play that way" - When Derrick Rose explained the one major difference between him and Russell Westbrook Derrick Rose opened up about the persistent comparisons to Russell Westbrook, revealing how their on-court temperaments were actually worlds...

FEBRUARY 1 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Not playing Sunday Westbrook (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Westbrook (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento plays Washington on 12-game road slide

Sacramento enters a matchup against Washington as losers of 12 straight road games

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Pritchard scores 29 points to lead Celtics to dominant 112-93 win over Kings

Payton Pritchard scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics defeated the Sacramento Kings 112-93

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Dončić Makes Lakers History with 37-PT TRIPLE-DOUBLE In DC | January 30, 2026

JANUARY 31 • YOUTUBE

Sitting out again Westbrook (foot) will not play Friday against the Celtics.

Impact Westbrook will sit for the second straight game. He was previously marked as questionable ahead of Thursday's game, 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.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Maxey scores 40 points and hits winning layup with 1.3 seconds left to lead 76ers over Kings 113-111

Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113...

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Won't play Thursday Westbrook (foot) will not play Thursday against the 76ers.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Top Player Prop Bets for 76ers vs. Kings on January 29, 2026 Sportsbooks have listed player props for Tyrese Maxey, Russell Westbrook and others when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Sacramento Kings at...

JANUARY 29 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Dealing with foot soreness Westbrook is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers with right foot soreness.

Impact 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 be considering 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.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

"He ain't doing that 'safe training bandwork' s–t" – Kenyon Martin on why Russell Westbrook is immune to NBA's soft tissue injury epidemic It's safe to say Martin isn't a fan of the new training methods in the NBA.

JANUARY 28 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Sacramento takes on Philadelphia on 6-game losing streak

Sacramento comes into the matchup with Philadelphia as losers of six games in a row

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Brunson, Knicks use a big fourth quarter to beat the Kings 103-87 for their 3rd straight win

Jalen Brunson scored 28 points and the New York Knicks dominated the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 103-87 for their third straight victory

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Kings' Russell Westbrook proves the gaping hole in the GOAT debate is real If there is one player who blows a hole in the theory that the GOAT has to have an NBA Championship, it's the Sacramento Kings' Russell West...

JANUARY 27 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Drops 13 points and two treys 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Top Player Prop Bets for Pistons vs. Kings on January 25, 2026 Cade Cunningham and Russell Westbrook are among the players with prop bets for the taking when the Detroit Pistons and the Sacramento Kings...

JANUARY 25 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Forgotten piece of Lakers' Russell Westbrook trade has changed the narrative A few years after the Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook dump, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has emerged as the best player from the trade.

JANUARY 24 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Sacramento faces Detroit on 8-game road slide

Sacramento enters a matchup with Detroit as losers of eight straight road games

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

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