Kings Seek Monk, Carter Trade to Sign Westbrook

The Sacramento Kings are actively pursuing a signing with free agent guard Russell Westbrook to bolster their backcourt and improve team pace, following a season in which Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds over 75 games with the Denver Nuggets. However, due to a roster logjam after acquiring Dennis Schröder, the Kings are keen to trade either Malik Monk or Devin Carter to create salary cap and playing time space for Westbrook. Monk, who posted a career-high 17.2 points per game last season but struggled with efficiency and carries a significant contract, and Carter, a rookie with limited production, are both potential trade candidates. The Kings' new general manager Scott Perry values Westbrook's leadership and experience, seeing him as a fit alongside key players like Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan. Discussions between Westbrook and the Kings have been ongoing since free agency began, with reports suggesting an 80-20 chance of a deal completion once a trade is secured. The team aims to finalize the roster adjustments promptly to integrate Westbrook and strengthen their playoff prospects in the competitive Western Conference.