Russell Westbrook News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Wembanyama scores 18 points to lead Spurs over Kings 132-104

Victor Wembanyama had 18 points and eight rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 132-104 on Tuesday night

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Will play vs. Spurs Westbrook (foot) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against San Antonio.

Impact Westbrook didn't play Sunday against the Jazz due to right foot soreness, but he'll be back in action for Tuesday's tilt. The veteran guard is averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.8 steals in six March appearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Westbrook won't play Sunday versus the Jazz due to right foot soreness.

Impact Westbrook will hit the sidelines for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but he should return for Tuesday's matchup with the Spurs. Killian Hayes should get all the run he can handle as the last true point guard standing on the Kings' roster for Sunday's game.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Records triple-double in victory Westbrook provided 12 points (4-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists and four steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 118-109 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Westbrook posted his second triple-double over his last three appearances after a one-game absence. He's hit the milestone seven times this season, which places him fifth in the category. Although the unlikely win doesn't change the Kings' fortunes, Westbrook was aided by a host of productive performers who figure to be a big part of the team's rebuild next season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento hosts conference foe Utah

Sacramento and Utah will square off in a matchup of Western Conference foes

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Westbrook has triple-double in Kings' 118-109 win as Clippers lose Leonard to sprained ankle

Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double and DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 118-109 victory...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Los Angeles takes on Sacramento following Leonard's 45-point game

Los Angeles faces the Sacramento Kings after Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' 153-128 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Westbrook (quadriceps) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Westbrook missed Wednesday's loss to Charlotte due to a right quadriceps contusion, though he's set to return against one of his former teams Saturday. With the veteran point guard returning to the lineup, Killian Hayes is expected to slide to the second unit. Over five March appearances, Westbrook has averaged 17.6 points, 8.6 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Westbrook (quad) was a full participant during Friday's practice and he's expected to play Saturday versus the Clippers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Westbrook is set to return after a one-game absence, which should result in Killian Hayes returning to the second unit. Check back for official confirmation on Westbrook's status closer to Saturday's tipoff.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

The hidden side of Russell Westbrook: The NBA's most hostile interview is also its kindest teammate | Sporting News No player in the NBA may be more different behind the scenes than he is with the media than Russell Westbrook.

MARCH 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

LaMelo Ball scores 30 as Hornets beat Kings 117-109

LaMelo Ball scored 20 of his 30 points in the first half and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 117-109

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Out for Wednesday Westbrook (quadriceps) is out for Wednesday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Westbrook is dealing with a contusion and will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. Devin Carter (calf) and Malik Monk (ankle) are also out, so the Kings will likely need to rely heavily on Nique Clifford and Killian Hayes.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double Westbrook posted 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds and nine assists in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 114-109 win over the Pacers.

Impact Westbrook finished one rebound shy of a double-double in the victory. The veteran helped to break a three-game skid with a triple-double against Chicago in the last game, but left most of Tuesday's heavy lifting to Devin Carter, who stepped in and scored 24 points in just 16 minutes.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Westbrook and Sacramento take on Charlotte in non-conference play

The Sacramento Kings take on the Charlotte Hornets in non-conference action

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Carter erupts for career-best 24 points to lead Kings to 114-109 comeback win over Pacers

Devin Carter scored 22 of his career-best 24 points in the fourth quarter to power the Sacramento Kings to a 114-109 comeback win over the Indiana Pacers

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Russell Westbrook led the Kings by example against the Bulls Russell Westbrook served up another dominant performance in the Sacramento Kings' big win over the Chicago Bulls.

MARCH 10 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Deadspin | Led by Russell Westbrook, Kings take down Bulls for rare win Deadspin | Led by Russell Westbrook, Kings take down Bulls for rare win

MARCH 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Indiana plays Sacramento, looks to break road losing streak

Indiana comes into a matchup with Sacramento as losers of five road games in a row

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Triple-doubles in win Westbrook totaled 23 points (7-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT, 12 assists, 11 rebounds and a steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 126-110 win over the Bulls.

Impact Westbrook continued his run of strong play Sunday, putting together arguably his best performance of the season. It was the first time Westbrook had recorded at least 10 rebounds since Dec. 21 and his first triple-double since Dec. 8. Adding to the impressiveness of the triple-double, Westbrook joined Chris Webber as the only players in Kings franchise history to record a 20-plus point triple-double with zero turnovers.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Westbrook stacks another triple-double in Kings 126-110 win over Bulls

Russell Westbrook had 23 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds for his NBA-record 208th career triple-double, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Chicago Bulls 126-110

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Based on recent comments, Russell Westbrook isn't happy with Kings' media Russell Westbrook is unhappy with how the local media is covering the Sacramento Kings, something he's both right and wrong about.

MARCH 8 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Russell Westbrook blasts media for 'false comments' after Kings' loss The Sacramento Kings have the worst record in the NBA and Russell Westbrook lit into Kings' reporters about their coverage after the latest...

MARCH 6 • USATODAY.COM

Agitated Russell Westbrook Confronts Media After Kings' 50th Loss Russell Westbrook thinks the media is stirring up trouble.

MARCH 6 • SI.COM

Russell Westbrook rips media in lengthy 6-minute rant after latest Kings loss: 'You guys have a lot of opinions' | Sporting News Sacramento's veteran point guard went back-and-forth with reporters for some time on Thursday.

MARCH 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Double-double not enough Thursday Westbrook contributed 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 133-123 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact It was Westbrook's first double-double since Jan. 14, and his 14th of the season. The 37-year-old guard no longer produces at an MVP level, but he's scored in double digits in five straight appearances, averaging 19.2 points, 6.4 assists, 3.0 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.4 steals in 29.0 minutes.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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