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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center on March 05, 2026 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 host the Brooklyn Nets in California.
The Kings are coming off a 139-118 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers (at home).
Russell Westbrook finished the game with 11 points, three rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 4/10 from the field and 2/6 from three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.
Sacramento Kings Make Russell Westbrook Announcement
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)
Before Sunday’s game, the Kings announced that Westbrook has been ruled out due to a foot injury.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Russell Westbrook (foot) listed out for Sunday.”
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Golden 1 Center on March 17, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Westbrook is in his first year with the Kings after signing with the team in October.
He is averaging 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field and 33.8% from three-point range in 64 games.
GettyLos Angeles, CA – March 01: Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) claps prior to the start of an NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photos by Ronaldo Bolaños/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Kings This Season
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Golden 1 Center on March 17, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Kings have had a very poor season as the 15th seed in the Western Conference with an 18-53 record in 71 games.
They have won four out of their last ten games (and are in the middle of a six-game losing streak).