Russell Westbrook is going back to California.
Westbrook is set to sign with the Sacramento Kings, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The late signing comes one week before Sacramento's season opener, marking an end to a long free agency saga for the former MVP.
The 36-year-old joins the Kings after spending the 2024-25 season with the Denver Nuggets. Over 75 regular-season games with Denver, Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists.
Here is everything to know about Westbrook's situation with his new team.
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Russell Westbrook contract details
Years: 1
Value: $3.6 million
Westbrook's contract is a one-year deal worth $3.6 million, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
It is worth noting that for the 2025-26 season, the veteran minimum for a player with more than 10 years of service is worth $3.6 million. The 2025-26 season will be Westbrook's 18th in the NBA.
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Russell Westbrook career earnings
Through his first 17 seasons, Westbrook has earned $348.2 million.
During the 2024-25 season, Westbrook earned $3.3 million from the Denver Nuggets and was paid $2.3 million via a contract buyout agreement with the Utah Jazz. Westbrook's $3.6 million salary in 2025-26 will take his career tally over $350 million.
All salary figures via Basketball-Reference.
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2008-09 | Thunder | $3,493680 |
| 2009-10 | Thunder | $3,755,640 |
| 2010-11 | Thunder | $4,017,720 |
| 2011-12 | Thunder | $5,082,416 |
| 2012-13 | Thunder | $13,668,750 |
| 2013-14 | Thunder | $14,693,906 |
| 2014-15 | Thunder | $15,719,062 |
| 2015-16 | Thunder | $16,744,218 |
| 2016-17 | Thunder | $26,540,100 |
| 2017-18 | Thunder | $28,530,608 |
| 2018-19 | Thunder | $35,654,150 |
| 2019-20 | Rockets | $38,506,482 |
| 2020-21 | Wizards | $41,358,814 |
| 2021-22 | Lakers | $44,211,146 |
| 2022-23 | Lakers/Jazz | $46,295,265 |
| 2022-23 | Clippers | $495,955 |
| 2023-24 | Clippers | $3,835,738 |
| 2024-25 | Jazz | $2,327,525 |
| 2024-25 | Nuggets | $3,303,771 |
| Career | $348,234,946 |
How many teams has Russell Westbrook played for?
The Kings will be the seventh NBA team that Westbrook has played for in his career.
Here is a look at his career timeline:
| Seasons | Team |
| 2008-2019 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2019-20 | Houston Rockets |
| 2020-21 | Washington Wizards |
| 2021-23 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2023-24 | LA Clippers |
| 2024-25 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2025-Present | Sacramento Kings |