RUSSELL WESTBROOK NEWS

Westbrook's triple-double and Schroder's clutch run lift Kings over Warriors 121-116

Russell Westbrook has posted his NBA-record 204th career triple-double, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 121-116 win over the Golden State Warriors

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Signing Russell Westbrook didn't bring the Kings what they desperately needed The Sacramento Kings are a rudderless franchise with a lack of direction, and signing Russell Westbrook wasn't going to fix that.

NOVEMBER 6 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kings' Russell Westbrook reveals the frustrating reason he left the Nuggets It turns out the Denver Nuggets asked Russell Westbrook to turn down his player option, opening the door for the Sacramento Kings to sign hi...

NOVEMBER 5 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Russell Westbrook says the Denver Nuggets 'didn't want him back' | Sporting News Russell Westbrook said that he wasn't wanted in Denver, and he doesn't go where he's not wanted.

NOVEMBER 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Keeler: Russell Westbrook wanted to come back to Nuggets? Sorry, Russ. You're better off without each other He’s the lead singer who can’t always hit the high notes anymore, but keeps firing anyway. Russell Westbrook might be the most perfectly ave...

NOVEMBER 4 • DENVERPOST.COM

Russell Westbrook Explains Decision to Leave Denver: 'They Didn't Want Me Back' Westbrook declined his player option back in June, but says the team told him do.

NOVEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Russell Westbrook says Nuggets told him not to pick up his player option: "The truth is that they didn't want me back" Russell Westbrook reflects on the Nuggets telling him to move on.

NOVEMBER 4 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Jokic scores season-high 34 points to lead the Nuggets past the Kings, 130-124

Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 34 points and had 14 assists, Aaron Gordon added 20 points and the Denver Nuggets never trailed in a 130-124 victory over the Sacramento Kings on...

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Delivers another double-double 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Westbrook is picking up steam (and helping the Kings in an unexpected way) In his 18th NBA season, Russell Westbrook is finding a new way to help the Sacramento Kings.

NOVEMBER 4 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Starting vs. Denver Westbrook will start in Monday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Impact After coming off the bench in Saturday's win over Milwaukee, Westbrook will get the starting nod against his former team. 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

LaVine, DeRozan lead Kings past Bucks 135-133

Zach LaVine had 31 points, DeMar DeRozan scored 29, and the Sacramento Kings turned back a late rally to hold on for a 135-133 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Sliding back to bench Saturday Westbrook won't start in Saturday's game against the Bucks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokić ties record for most triple-doubles to open season Nikola Jokić ties Oscar Robertson (1961-62) and Russell Westbrook (2020-21) with four consecutive triple-doubles to open a season.

OCTOBER 30 • NBA.COM

Knocks down four threes 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Westbrook Loses Exclusive Spot in NBA History on Tuesday Russell Westbrook is no longer alone in this exclusive NBA club.

OCTOBER 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31 points lead Thunder to comeback win over Kings, help OKC improve to 5-0

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Kings narrowly avoided a devasting loss when signing Russell Westbrook Signing Russell Westbrook nearly cost the Sacramento Kings the services of Malik Monk, which would have killed scoring production.

OCTOBER 29 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Starting Tuesday Westbrook will start in Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Teammate of Kings' Russell Westbrook addresses uncommon statistic vs Lakers in bold statement With the Sacramento Kings earnestly striving for a turnaround this regular season, Russell Westbrook is poised to become their cornerstone p...

OCTOBER 27 • BOLAVIP.COM

Russell Westbrook proved he still has some magic left for the Kings The Sacramento Kings are looking for more from Russell Westbrook, but it was great seeing him go to work.

OCTOBER 27 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Russell Westbrook's Gesture During Lakers-Kings Catches Attention Russell Westbrook played his 10th game against the Los Angeles Lakers since being traded by the franchise.

OCTOBER 27 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Reaves has career night as Lakers beat Kings without Luka, 127-120

Austin Reaves scored a career-high 51 points including four clutch free throws in the final 32 seconds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 127-120 without Luka Do...

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Wolves should avoid signing readily available free agent despite point guard woes Despite having a clear point guard problem, the Timberwolves must avoid pursuing Russell Westbrook.

OCTOBER 26 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM