The Kings are bringing a former NBA MVP on board.

Sacramento and veteran point guard Russell Westbrook have agreed to a free-agent contract, a source confirmed to NBC Sports California. ESPN's Shams Charania was first to report the news.

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NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that the contract is one year, worth $3.6 million.

It was important for Westbrook, a Los Angeles County native, to stay close to home. He played in Los Angeles, with both the Lakers and Clippers, from 2021 to 2024 before spending last season with the Denver Nuggets.

Since Sacramento traded De'Aaron Fox last season, the team has been searching to fill the void at point guard. The Kings signed Dennis Schroder this offseason, but clearly want to se

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