{"id":219725,"date":"2026-03-14T16:44:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T16:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/219725\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T16:44:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T16:44:15","slug":"sacramento-kings-announce-russell-westbrook-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/219725\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacramento Kings Announce Russell Westbrook Update\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SACRAMENTO, 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. 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 Thearon W. Henderson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Saturday night, the Sacramento Kings<\/a> will be in Los Angeles to play the Clippers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Kings most recently lost to the Charlotte Hornets<\/a> by a score of 117-109 (at home).<\/p>\n

Russell Westbrook<\/a> did not play in the game.<\/p>\n

Kings Announce Russell Westbrook Update\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyLos Angeles, CA \u2013 March 01: Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) claps prior to the start of an NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> and the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photos by Ronaldo Bola\u00f1os\/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

For Saturday\u2019s game with the Clippers, Westbrook will be available.<\/p>\n

He is not listed on the injury report.<\/p>\n

Underdog NBA wrote:<\/a> \u201cRussell Westbrook (quad) not listed on injury report for Saturday.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA \u2013 JANUARY 09: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors<\/a> in the first half at Chase Center on January 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Westbrook signed with the Kings right before they began their 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n

He is averaging 15.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 43.1% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range in 61 games.<\/p>\n

Real App wrote (on March 8):<\/a> \u201cRussell Westbrook is the oldest player in NBA history to record 20\/10\/10 with 0 turnovers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Westbrook And The Kings\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA \u2013 OCTOBER 24: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings stands on the court during their game against the Utah Jazz<\/a> at Golden 1 Center on October 24, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

While Westbrook is playing well during his 18th season, the Kings are the worst team in the NBA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They come into play as the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 16-51 record in 67 games.<\/p>\n

Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 4-6 (and they are 5-28 in 33 games on the road).<\/p>\n

Westbrook Before The Kings\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 DECEMBER 29: Russell Westbrook #0 of the LA Clippers looks on during the second half of a game against the Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on December 29, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Westbrook is most known for his time with the OKC Thunder<\/a> where he spent the first 11 seasons of his career.<\/p>\n

In that span, he won the 2017 MVP Award (and reached the 2012 NBA Finals).<\/p>\n

The former UCLA star has also spent time playing for the Houston Rockets<\/a>, Washington Wizards<\/a>, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Clippers Ahead Of Kings Battle\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA \u2013 MARCH 01: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Los Angeles Clippers calls out a play during the first quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> at Intuit Dome on March 01, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Clippers are the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 33-32 record in 65 games.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have won six out of their last ten).<\/p>\n

Following the Kings, the Clippers will play their next game on Monday when they host the San Antonio Spurs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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