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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings stands on the court during their game against the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center on October 24, 2025 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Sacramento Kings will be in Los Angeles to play the Lakers.
The Kings are coming off a 130-121 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Despite the victory, they were playing without one of their best players (Russell Westbrook).
Sacramento Kings Announce Russell Westbrook
Before Sunday’s game, the Kings revealed that Westbrook will be healthy for their showdown with the Lakers (as he is not on the injury report).
Underdog NBA wrote: “Russell Westbrook (thigh) not listed on injury report for Sunday.”
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Russell Westbrook (thigh) not listed on injury report for Sunday.
Russell Westbrook In His First Season With The Kings
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – OCTOBER 28: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings during team introductions against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on October 28, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
Westbrook signed with the Kings right before the start of the 2025-26 season.
He is averaging 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 43.1% from the field and 33.8% from three-point range in 56 games.
Before the Kings, the 2017 MVP had stints with the Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Real App wrote (on February 23): “Russell Westbrook now has the most 25-point games by a PG in their 18th season or later.”
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a three-point shot in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Sacramento Kings This Season
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 09: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on January 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Despite a veteran roster, the Kings have had a very challenging season.
They are the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 14-47 record in 61 games.