Goodbye Jokic! Goodbye Nuggets! Westbrook joins the King as a substitute, netizens: Bad price

NBA free market has been open for nearly two months, and Russell Westbrook's whereabouts have always been the focus of hot discussion among fans. As a former triple-double machine and top point guard in the league, Westbrook's dynamics have attracted countless people's attention.

While playing for the Nuggets last season, Westbrook played 75 regular season games, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game, and his shooting percentage reached 44.9%. This performance is also considered to be fair. However, with the opening of the free market, the fate between Westbrook and the Nuggets seemed to have come to an end. According to ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon, Westbrook is unlikely to return to the Nuggets, and Westbrook has also cancelled the Nuggets' social media account, a move further suggests that his Nuggets' career is about to come to an end.

And among Westbrook's many suitors, the Sacramento Kings gradually stood out and became the team that is most likely to sign Westbrook. According to multiple reporters, the Kings and Westbrook's team have had continuous dialogue for weeks, and the communication between the two sides has been maintaining a positive trend. Sources revealed that the Kings are expected to provide Westbrook with a veteran's basic salary contract. Westbrook's positioning in the Kings is also clear. He will mainly play the role of substitute point guard and share the team's organizational linkage mission with Schroeder, who was newly signed this summer.

It is worth mentioning that the next odds list of Westbrook released by the gambling website Bovada shows that the Kings lead the way with +150 odds, the Knicks ranked second with +350 odds, and the Bucks (+400) and the Heat (+600) ranked behind. Judging from the odds, the Kings are undoubtedly the most favored Westbrook next home.

Although Westbrook is already 36 years old, he still has certain competitiveness. His rich game experience can provide valuable guidance to young players, and his scoring ability and breakthrough and ball-passing ability can also improve the team's offensive firepower to a certain extent. Moreover, judging from Westbrook's qualifications and past achievements, being willing to accept a veteran's basic salary is undoubtedly a very worthwhile signing contract. For the Kings, being able to sign such a former superstar at a bargain price may bring unexpected surprises in the new season.

Next season, Westbrook will wear the Kings' jersey and embark on a new journey. Although his role may change, from his former core of the team to his current substitute point guard, Westbrook will still use his way to fight for more victory for the team. Whether in the main lineup or the bench, Westbrook's joining will inject new vitality and motivation into the Kings, and also make fans look forward to the future of the Kings.