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Veteran guard Russell Westbrook will be headed for unrestricted free agency over the offseason, but Westbrook would like to continue his career in Sacramento with the Kings – if the Kings want to bring him back.
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“It’s been great for me here,” Westbrook said of Sacramento. “If I’m welcomed back, then I’ll be back. But that’s not up to me. It’s kind of how it’s been for me for the last couple of summers and seasons.
“… Anywhere I’m wanted, I’m there,” Westbrook added. “I want to be able to be helpful, be productive. I also understand it’s a business. I’ve been around a long time, so I understand a lot of different variables for that. That’s out of my control. My job is to be ready, be prepared and be ready to go.”
As a veteran presence, Westbrook was one of the few bright spots for the Kings this season. In 64 games (and 58 starts) for Sacramento, Westbrook averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per performance. Not bad for a guy in his 18th season in the league.
This story will be updated.
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