{"id":506834,"date":"2026-07-22T08:58:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/?p=506834"},"modified":"2026-07-22T08:58:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:58:21","slug":"kings-reportedly-not-interested-in-bringing-russell-westbrook-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/en\/kings-reportedly-not-interested-in-bringing-russell-westbrook-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Kings reportedly not interested in bringing Russell Westbrook back"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Sacramento Kings reportedly do not want Russell Westbrook back for next season. According to Jake Fischer, as relayed by NBACentral, the California franchise is expected to move in a different direction.<\/p>\n<p>Westbrook played the 2025\/26 season with Sacramento, appearing in 64 games. The veteran averaged 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 29.1 minutes per game, shooting 50% from two-point range and 33.8% from three.<\/p>\n<p>Despite still posting strong numbers, Westbrook\u2019s future appears to be away from the Kings. 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