en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Sacramento Kings News https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/news Russell Westbrook announced his retirement. An illustrious end to 18 seasons, and the Sacramento Kings were a part of it. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:55:01 GMT Demetrius Montero https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57556447 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57556447 false false The living legend Russell Westbrook has called it a career, ending his 18-season run in the NBA as a Sacramento King. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:15:02 GMT Ian Goodwillie https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555947 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555947 false false CBS13’s Jake Gaydon joins Matt George and Kayla Anderson for one final conversation before leaving the Sacramento media scene and heading back East. Jake ref... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:59:02 GMT Sactown Sports 1140 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555745 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555745 false false Russell Westbrook has been interesting to watch this summer during free agency. However, he has now called it a career all of a sudden. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:51:28 GMT Hunter Cookston https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555641 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555641 false false Westbrook spent the final year of his 18-year career with the Sacramento Kings. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:48:07 GMT Jason Anderson https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555587 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555587 true false NBA legend Russell Westbrook is officially ruling out a return to the Sacramento Kings. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:36:29 GMT Logan Struck https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555436 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555436 false false , regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time, is calling it a career after 18 seasons in the NBA. Westbrook posted a video to social media hinting at his retirement, and shortly after, a source confirmed to NBC Sports California that the former NBA MVP is walking away from the game. “Sometimes you don’t even know when you’ve already watched the end,” Westbrook wrote on X, attached with a video titled “The Museum of Unspoken Answers.” “You had to be there. And now it’s over.” Sometimes you don’t even know when you’ve already watched the end. You had to be there. And now it’s over. — Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) Westbrook spent the 2025-26 NBA season with the Kings, instantly becoming a beloved leader in the locker room and on the court. In his age-37 season, Westbrook averaged 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.7 assists in his one season with Sacramento. His impact went even further off the court, though, as several young players spoke highly about how much Westbrook helped them during their time together. A nine-time NBA All-Star, nine-time All-NBA player, two-time scoring champion and three-time assist champion, Westbrook has left his mark all over the league, particularly with the Oklahoma City Thunder. His infamous “Why Not?” slogan perfectly represented all he accomplished for nearly two decades, and who’s to say what’s next for him? Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:32:07 GMT Tristi Rodriguez https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555383 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555383 false false Russell Westbrook has posted a video on his social media accounts (Twitter and Instagram) announcing that he intends to retire as a player. The clip, narrated by Michael B. Jordan, doesn’t explicitly mention retirement, but recaps Westbrook’s career and refers to him stepping away “on (his) own terms.” “Sometimes you don’t even know when you’ve […] Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:08:13 GMT Luke Adams https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555049 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57555049 false false Subscribe for the latest Sacramentos sports news & videos!!Listen live: https://www.audacy.com/espn1320/listenVisit our website: https://www.audacy.com/espn1... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:01:25 GMT ESPN 1320 - Sacramento's Sports Leader https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57554177 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57554177 false false On today's edition of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross:- San Francisco 49ers vs. Tennessee Titans preseason opener kicks off Thursday- The Sacramento... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:28:52 GMT Sactown Sports 1140 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57553749 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57553749 false false On today's edition of The Matt and Kayla Show:- San Francisco 49ers vs. Tennessee Titans preseason opener kicks off Thursday- The Sacramento Kings' regular s... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:28:45 GMT Sactown Sports 1140 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57553747 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57553747 false false On today's edition of The Drive Guys- San Francisco 49ers vs. Tennessee Titans preseason opener kicks off Thursday- The Sacramento Kings' regular season sche... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:28:38 GMT Sactown Sports 1140 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57553746 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57553746 false false The in-season tournament will culminate with a championship game Dec. 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:17:53 GMT Jason Anderson https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57553585 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57553585 true false The chances of the Sacramento Kings making it out of group play for the 2026 Emirates Cup are not looking good. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:58:56 GMT Ian Goodwillie https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57553299 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/57553299 false false