Westbrook may land with Sacramento for 2025-26, a move that would push him into a bench role after a productive Nuggets season where he posted 13.3 points, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds in 27.9 minutes and added 11.7 points, 3.7 assists and 2.6 rebounds in the playoffs. Sacramento’s likely starter is Malik Monk, meaning Westbrook would slot into a secondary ball‑handling duty alongside Dennis Schroder, with rookie Nique Clifford waiting for a breakout behind the guard trio. Westbrook’s veteran playmaking could ease the Kings’ offensive flow in bursts while Monk soaks up primary usage; his fit hinges on minutes, matchup tempo and how quickly Clifford can progress. His career arcs—from Rockets to Wizards, Lakers, Clippers and Nuggets—offer a flexible template for a reserve role that can swing fantasy categories, especially assists, steals and field goal efficiency, depending on how the rotation shakes out. The Kings’ 2025-26 guard landscape will determine Westbrook’s true fantasy impact, but the move promises a slate of late‑season boosts if minutes align and the bench unit clicks.