Kings' Russell Westbrook: Sliding back to bench Saturday
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Westbrook won't start in Saturday's game against the Bucks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Dylan Cardwell will enter the starting lineup for the first time in his career Sunday, pushing Westbrook to the second unit. Over three appearances off the bench this season, the veteran point guard has averaged 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 21.0 minutes per game.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Knocks down four threes
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Westbrook supplied 16 points (6-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 107-101 loss to the Thunder.
Westbrook made his first start of the season Tuesday and delivered a well-rounded effort, flirting with a double-double while hitting four three-pointers for the second consecutive game. After logging fewer than 20 minutes in each of his first two appearances with the Kings, the veteran guard has seen his workload increase over the past two contests, averaging 17.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.5 minutes during that span.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Starting Tuesday
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Westbrook will start in Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
The veteran point guard will replace Keon Ellis in the starting lineup Tuesday. Over three regular-season games thus far, Westbrook has averaged 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 21.0 minutes per game off the bench.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Will play vs. Phoenix
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Westbrook (reconditioning) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Suns.
After agreeing to a deal with the team on Oct. 15, Westbrook needed some time to ramp up his conditioning. It is uncertain how big his role will be with his new squad, as he'll share the backcourt with Dennis Schroder (ankle), Malik Monk (illness) and Devin Carter.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Not ready to play Friday
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Westbrook (reconditioning) is out for Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Westbrook is still ramping up after just joining the Kings on Thursday. The veteran floor general has five days to build up his activity before Wednesday's season opener in Phoenix.
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Russell Westbrook: Agrees to deal with Kings
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Westbrook (hand) and the Kings agreed to a contract Wednesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
After months of being linked to the Kings, the two sides finally reached an agreement Wednesday. Charania notes that Westbrook has bonds with Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, and the front office has long admired the veteran point guard. Westbrook, who recently recovered from a right hand surgery, is now positioned to become the backup point guard behind Dennis Schroder in Sacramento. Per NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Westbrook agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: To decline player option
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According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Westbrook (hand) will decline his $3.5 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
Westbrook, who is currently recovering from right hand surgery, is expected to be a full go ahead of training camp. In his first season with Denver, the veteran guard compiled averages of 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.3 three-pointers on 44.9 percent from the field across 75 regular-season contests. Westbrook will be turning 37 in November and will likely be looking to latch on with a contender.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: To undergo hand surgery
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Westbrook announced Tuesday that he will undergo right hand surgery, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Westbrook said he is undergoing surgery to address two breaks that happened during the season. The veteran guard managed to suit up in 75 regular-season games despite these injuries, averaging 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.3 three-pointers on 44.9 percent from the field. Westbrook holds a $3.47 million player option for 2025-26 and should be a full go for training camp.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Plays 22 minutes in Game 7
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Westbrook had six points (2-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes during Sunday's 125-93 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Westbrook played through a right hand sprain Sunday but had another disappointing showing. In his last four postseason games, Westbrook averaged just 6.0 points while shooting 23.5 percent from the field. He did have a productive regular season, however, as he appeared in 75 games with 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.3 three-pointers on 44.9 percent from the field. As for 2025-26, Westbrook holds a $3.47 million player option.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Getting green light for Game 7
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Westbrook (hand) is available for Sunday's Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder.
As expected, Westbrook has been upgraded from probable to available. After playing at least 20 minutes in eight straight playoff contests, Westbrook saw only 17 in Denver's comeback win in Game 6. Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will also suit up for Game 7 but is dealing with a fairly significant injury, so if he's not 100 percent and faces restrictions, Westbrook would be a candidate for increased usage.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Likely to play Sunday
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Westbrook is probable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Thunder due to a right hand sprain.
Westbrook was limited to 17 minutes off the bench in the Game 6 victory Thursday. Still, even if the veteran floor general landed on the injury report, the probable tag suggests he should be able to suit up. The Nuggets need him to be at his best Sunday, especially if Aaron Gordon (hamstring) ends up being ruled out.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Held in check
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Westbrook ended with four points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
After starting this series with a couple of strong games, Westbrook has struggled mightily in three straight outings. He went a combined 6-for-27 from the field in that span, averaging 6.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 three-pointers. He continues to comfortably lead all reserves in minutes played, however.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Lackluster outing in Game 5 defeat
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Westbrook produced four points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 loss to the Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Westbrook posted his third consecutive contest with single-digit points in the loss, and he has shot only 22.2 percent from the field during that span. The veteran guard did lead the Nuggets' bench in scoring, though Denver's second unit combined for just 10 points Tuesday. Westbrook has averaged 11.0 points, 3.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds across 24.2 minutes per game in the Western Conference Semifinals.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Struggles in loss
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Westbrook posted six points (2-12 FG, 2-9 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 92-87 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Westbrook couldn't get going offensively in Sunday's game, as he hit only two of his 12 field-goal attempts and fouled out in the fourth quarter. The one-time NBA MVP failed to crack double digits in the scoring department for the third time during these NBA playoffs.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Leading scorer in Game 2 loss
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Westbrook amassed 19 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-10 FT), one rebound and five assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 149-106 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
The likes of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic struggled badly in this Game 2 loss, and while it would be a stretch to say Westbrook stepped up, he did end as the team's leading scorer. Westbrook has scored in double digits off the bench in all but one of his eight playoff showings thus far and has surpassed the 15-point mark in his last three.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Notches 18 points
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Westbrook ended with 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Monday's 121-119 win over the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Although he had an underwhelming stat line outside of scoring, Westbrook continues to see heavy involvement off the bench. The Nuggets are using an extremely tight rotation, and the only other bench players to see minutes were Peyton Watson (15) and Julian Strawther (6). Through seven postseason games, Westbrook is averaging 14.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Season-high five steals in win
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Westbrook finished with 16 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and five steals over 27 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 win over the Clippers in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Westbrook was impactful once again, helping the Nuggets to a comfortable Game 7 victory while helping to oust his former team at the same time. Denver will now face Oklahoma City, another of Westbrook's former teams, in the second round. Starting the series as the firm underdogs, the Nuggets will face an uphill battle up against the best team in the league this season.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Double-doubles in Game 6 loss
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Westbrook closed Thursday's 111-105 loss to the Clippers in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists in 35 minutes.
Westbrook recorded his first double-double since April 2, albeit in a losing effort. The veteran guard also led the Nuggets in rebounds while pacing the second unit in scoring. Westbrook has made two appearances since his one-game absence due to left foot inflammation. He has amassed 35 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists across 60 minutes during that two-game span.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Scores 21 points in return
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Westbrook registered 21 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 131-115 win over the Clippers in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Westbrook returned from a one-game absence as a result of a foot injury, scoring 21 points as Denver blew out Los Angeles. Despite the strong offensive showing, Westbrook was noticeably quiet in other areas, which is somewhat of an anomaly given his tendency to contribute across the board. Look for Westbrook to build on this performance when the two teams meet again Thursday.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Set to play in Game 5
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Westbrook (foot) is available for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Clippers.
Westbrook has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Game 4 due to left foot inflammation. Westbrook has averaged 10.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 22.0 minutes across his three appearances in the playoffs so far this season.
