Fansided · Oct 15, 2025
The Kings focused on the wrong Nuggets free agent
Detroit Pistons v Denver Nuggets | Matthew Stockman/GettyImagesThe Sacramento Kings have been dancing around the signing of free agent Russell Westbrook for months at this point, finally signing him quite recently. Yet, they are ignoring another Nuggets free agent who could provide the rim protection they desperately need in NBA veteran DeAndre Jordan.
It's not hard to understand why the Kings would be interested in Russell Westbrook. He's a former All-Star, a former MVP, and the gold standard when it comes to triple-doubles. For now, at least. Nikola Jokic is coming for that triple-double title in a big way and will likely own it before he retires.
The Kings want the wrong Nugget