Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan's chat on Tuesday further fueled rumors that the former MVP is joining the Sacramento Kings.

The Sacramento Kings put together another disappointing campaign last season, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year after ending their postseason drought in 2023. One could argue that the team’s lackluster performance was largely hinged on De’Aaron Fox’s midseason trade which left the Kings without a true point guard.

The Sacramento Kings and Russell Westbrook continue to circle around each other in free agency, but the team is reportedly looking to clear out space in their backcourt before bringing him in.