On July 26, 2024, Russell Westbrook officially joined the Denver Nuggets, where he showcased impressive skills during the 2024-25 NBA season, partnering with star player Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets finished the regular season in fourth place in the Western Conference, achieving a commendable record of 50 wins and 32 losses, which secured their spot in the playoffs.
In the first round, they demonstrated their strength against the Los Angeles Clippers. However, the team faced significant challenges in the conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading to their playoff elimination. Following this, trade rumours regarding Westbrook began to circulate. Recently, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported that the Sacramento Kings are considering signing Westbrook to fill a crucial gap in their backcourt.
“Fellow free agents Tyus Jones and Russell Westbrook are also known to be options that the Kings are considering. Free agency formally begins at 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday,” Amick wrote in his recent reports.
The Sacramento Kings are considering signing Russell Westbrook in hopes of filling their point guard void, per @sam_amick
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 26, 2025
“Fellow free agents Tyus Jones and Russell Westbrook are also known to be options that the Kings are considering. Free agency formally begins at 6 p.m.… pic.twitter.com/LDyatdq5II
The Kings are actively exploring the trade market to address the point guard vacancy. Recently, Marc Stein shared essential insights regarding the team’s offseason strategy.
Westbrook Sparks Trade Speculation With Paris Fashion Week Appearance
On June 13, Westbrook declined his $3.4 million player option, officially entering free agency. This decision has sparked a flurry of trade rumours, as analysts and sports commentators speculate about his potential destinations in the upcoming season.
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Various trade ideas and scenarios are being proposed, reflecting the significant interest surrounding the star player. Recently, Westbrook added fuel to the trade discussions by attending Paris Fashion Week, where he was spotted meeting with Los Angeles Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.
Russ x Harden & Kawhi in Paris pic.twitter.com/nJRA271hFr
— ɛཞą (@TheWestbrookEra) June 25, 2025
Their meeting garnered considerable attention, and photos of the three players together quickly went viral on social media. Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds in 75 games this season.
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