The Lakers never found a way for Russell Westbrook and LeBron James to succesfully coexist during their brief stint together in Los Angeles after Westbrook’s trade in the summer of 2021. A new book from Yaron Weitzman recently revealed new details on how and when the pair’s relationship started to go south, with Westbrook reportedly growing weary of the four-time …
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The Sacramento Kings have been as active as any team in the NBA—and the Los Angeles Lakers may be the biggest beneficiaries of their questionable decisions. Sacramento has loaded up on productive veterans, seemingly going all-in on a vision that centers around endless streams of offense. Unfortunately, promising 3-and-D wing Keon Ellis appears to be the odd man out if …
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Russell Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game for Denver in 2024-25. Former Kia MVP Russell Westbrook has agreed to a deal to sign with the Sacramento Kings, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Per Charania, Westbrook is expected to sign a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the team. Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook agrees to join Sacramento …
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The Sacramento Kings are adding another accomplished veteran to their roster, with point guard Russell Westbrook agreeing on Wednesday to join the team that is hoping to contend for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference. Westbrook, who turns 37 in November, is expected to sign a one-year minimum-salary deal on Thursday, a team source told The Athletic. ESPN …
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Westbrook, the entertainment company founded by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, has signed a first-look deal with Paramount. In a release touting the pact, Paramount said that Westbrook will focus on creating “global, four-quadrant theatrical movies” that have the potential to launch franchises and are based on pre-existing intellectual properties. Will Smith is expected to star in the films and …
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Paramount Pictures continues its streak of high-profile deals, with a first-look, multi-picture deal with Will Smith and his company Westbrook. Following the Skydance deal last month, the new pact with Smith will focus on creating global, four-quadrant theatrical movies with franchise-starting and IP-based films. The terms encompass a first-look deal with a development commitment to franchise-starters, positioned as starring vehicles for Smith which …
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