It appears the Kings, after all, could be adding a former NBA MVP.
Despite the mixed signals over a large part of the offseason, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported on Monday that Sacramento is the likeliest destination for free-agent point guard Russell Westbrook.
“League sources consider the Sacramento Kings the most likely destination for Westbrook, who will turn 37 during the first month of the season,” MacMahon wrote.
“If that’s the case, Westbrook would likely come off the bench again and share ballhandling duties with free agency addition Dennis Schroder.”
The nine-time NBA All-Star is coming off a fluctuant season with the Denver Nuggets, averaging 13.3 points, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game.
That said, the Kings, looking to retool their backcourt this offseason after trading star De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs before the trade deadline last season, continue to look for veteran ball-handling experience in addition to Schröder.
Surely, a 36-year-old Westbrook could provide a good spark off the bench in addition to serving as a legitimate scoring threat alongside Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan.
If the move were to finalize, the Kings would be the future Hall of Fame guard’s sixth team in the last seven seasons.
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