Russell Westbrook will find himself on a new team just ahead of the regular season. The Sacramento Kings have reportedly signed the veteran point guard to a one-year contract worth $3.6 million. The two sides have been in contact throughout the offseason. Westbrook spent last season with the Denver Nuggets but opted out of his deal, as Denver had no long-term plans for the future Hall-of-Famer.
It’s worth noting that Westbrook is already familiar with Kings star center Domantas Sabonis. Sabonis spent his rookie season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. While many NBA analysts don’t expect Sacramento to be in serious playoff contention this season, their backcourt will at least get a boost from the energy and intensity Westbrook brings. The Kings may not be title contenders. But, the addition of Westbrook makes them one of the more intriguing teams to watch this year.
