Russell Westbrook stays in the NBA, 7th different team of his career announced
Russell Westbrook, one of the living legends of the NBA, has decided to stay in the NBA. The 36-year-old star, who was rumored to have a European adventure in the last part of his basketball career, has announced his new team.
Russell Westbrook, who left the Denver Nuggets and has been a free agent for some time, is staying in the NBA. The 36-year-old star has signed with the Sacramento Kings.
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18TH SEASON IN THE NBA
The nine-time All-Star, who will play his 18th NBA season, averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game for the Denver Nuggets last season. Westbrook, 36, will join his 7th different team in 2025-26.
Westbrook, who rose to star status with the Oklahoma City Thunder, has played for the Rockets, Wizards, Clippers, Lakers and Nuggets.
KINGS FIRST GAME AGAINST SUNS
The 2016-17 NBA MVP averaged 21.2 points, 8.0 assists, 7.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game in the first 1,237 games of his career.
The Kings will face the Phoenix Suns in their regular season opener in Phoenix on October 22.
