The Sacramento Kings are reportedly weighing options to add a veteran guard to mentor rookie Darius Acuff Jr., the team’s No. 7 overall pick from Arkansas. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Sacramento is considering a reunion with free agent guard Russell Westbrook, who previously played for the Kings and would be one of the primary mentorship candidates. Yahoo Sports and the Times of India both cite Fischer’s reporting and note that the Kings are also considering Victor Oladipo, who last appeared in the NBA in the 2022–23 season.
One report adds context on Westbrook’s prior role with Sacramento, saying he started 58 games and averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds during the season he played for the Kings. The Times of India also references the team’s broader roster situation, stating that Zach LaVine remains under contract with a cap hit near $49 million.
Both sources frame the moves as exploratory—centered on mentoring Acuff rather than guaranteeing either signing—while pointing to Westbrook and Oladipo as the veteran guard possibilities.
