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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)<\/p>\n
On Sunday, the Sacramento Kings<\/a> will host the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> in California.<\/p>\n The Kings are coming off a 139-118 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> (at home).<\/p>\n Russell Westbrook<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Sacramento Kings Make Russell Westbrook Announcement 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 Before Sunday\u2019s game, the Kings announced that Westbrook has been ruled out due to a foot injury.<\/p>\n Underdog NBA wrote:<\/a> \u201cRussell Westbrook (foot) listed out for Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA \u2013 MARCH 17: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> during the first half at Golden 1 Center on March 17, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Westbrook is in his first year with the Kings after signing with the team in October.<\/p>\n 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.<\/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 The Kings This Season GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA \u2013 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)<\/p>\n The Kings have had a very poor season as the 15th seed in the Western Conference with an 18-53 record in 71 games.<\/p>\n They have won four out of their last ten games (and are in the middle of a two-game losing streak).<\/p>\n Following the Nets, the Kings will play their next game on Tuesday night when they visit LaMelo Ball<\/a> and the Charlotte Hornets<\/a> in North Carolina.<\/p>\n GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA \u2013 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)<\/p>\n The Kings are coming off a year where they lost to the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> in the 2025 play-in tournament.<\/p>\n They last made the NBA<\/a> playoffs during the 2022 season.<\/p>\n Nets Also Struggling GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 DECEMBER 03: Michael Porter<\/a> Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets talks with head coach Jordi Fernandez against the Chicago Bulls<\/a> during the first half at the United Center on December 03, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The Nets are also having a tough year as the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-53 record in 70 games.<\/p>\n They are in the middle of a six-game losing streak (and 2-8 over their last ten).<\/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