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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 05: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center on March 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Sacramento Kings will host the Brooklyn Nets in California.
The Kings are coming off a 139-118 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers (at home).
Russell Westbrook finished the game with 11 points, three rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 4/10 from the field and 2/6 from three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.
Sacramento Kings Make Russell Westbrook Announcement
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 09: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on January 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Before Sunday’s game, the Kings announced that Westbrook has been ruled out due to a foot injury.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Russell Westbrook (foot) listed out for Sunday.”
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Golden 1 Center on March 17, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Westbrook is in his first year with the Kings after signing with the team in October.
He is averaging 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field and 33.8% from three-point range in 64 games.
GettyLos Angeles, CA – March 01: Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) claps prior to the start of an NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photos by Ronaldo Bolaños/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Kings This Season
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Golden 1 Center on March 17, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Kings have had a very poor season as the 15th seed in the Western Conference with an 18-53 record in 71 games.
They have won four out of their last ten games (and are in the middle of a two-game losing streak).
Following the Nets, the Kings will play their next game on Tuesday night when they visit LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 05: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after a foul was called against the Kings in the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center on November 05, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Kings are coming off a year where they lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 play-in tournament.
They last made the NBA playoffs during the 2022 season.
Nets Also Struggling
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 03: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets talks with head coach Jordi Fernandez against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on December 03, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Nets are also having a tough year as the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-53 record in 70 games.
They are in the middle of a six-game losing streak (and 2-8 over their last ten).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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