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Sacramento Kings evaluate Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo for season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:18 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Sacramento Kings evaluate Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo for season

Summary

The Sacramento Kings are considering signing either Russell Westbrook or Victor Oladipo as a backup point guard. Both players have previous All-Star credentials, but Westbrook, 37, has spent last season with the Kings, averaging 15.2 points and mentoring young players like Darius Acuff Jr., the expected starter. Oladipo, 34, is aiming for an NBA return after injuries and a stint in China. The Kings face financial issues that may delay any deals.

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By the Numbers

•Kings interested in Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo for backup role
•Westbrook averaged 15.2 points and mentored young players last season
•Oladipo has not played in the NBA since April 2023 due to injuries
•Financial constraints could delay the Kings' signing decisions
•Darius Acuff Jr. is expected to start as the Kings' point guard

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10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Who Fits the Kings Best: Russell Westbrook or Victor Oladipo?

What they're saying

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On August 3, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported that the Sacramento Kings are interested in signing 37-year-old Russell Westbrook or 34-year-old Victor Oladipo. Whichever of the two former All-Star guards the Kings pick up would take on the role of backup point guard to rookie Darius Acuff Jr. They’d also have the opportunity […] The post Who Fits the Kings Best: Russell Westbrook or Victor Oladipo? appeared first on The Lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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