Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says | National Sports

Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the deal.

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