The Sacramento Kings have just 13 players under standard contracts, meaning they need to sign at least one more to reach the 14-man minimum. The Kings could certainly use a veteran to play behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr., and Westbrook seems like an obvious option. Mar 17, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) passes the ball during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center. In doing so, Stein also mentioned that Westbrook's potential return to Sacramento cannot be ruled out. Follow us on Facebook and X for the latest Sacramento Kings news.