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Russell Westbrook Signs With Kings After Stars Advocate for His Arrival

According to Shams Charania, multiple players pushed for the Kings to add Westbrook — including Domantas Sabonis, his former Thunder teammate, and LA natives DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. Westbrook also has ties to Sacramento’s new assistant GM BJ Armstrong from their player representation days. The former MVP now begins his 18th NBA season in Sacramento.