Sacramento Kings Announce Russell Westbrook Update Before Lakers Game

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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).

Kings Announce Russell Westbrook Update

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.

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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.

Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 2-8 (and they are 5-27 in 32 games on the road).

Following the Lakers, they will play their next game on Tuesday when they host the Phoenix Suns in Sacramento.

GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a three-point shot against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Golden 1 Center on January 11, 2026 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Looking At The Los Angeles Lakers Ahead Of Kings Showdown

GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: Head coach JJ Redick talks to Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the huddle during a timeout in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.  (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

The Lakers are playing Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

They are currently the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 34-24 record in 58 games.

Following the Kings, the Lakers will play their next game on Tuesday when they host Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans in Los Angeles.