The Kings’ 1 signing and 1 extension were praised for solidifying the lineup: 1 player needs to be cut from the 16+3 roster, and there are doubts about Westbrook’s rotation to make up 5 guards.

On October 16, EPNS reporter Shams reported that the Sacramento Kings signed Russell Westbrook with a one-year contract of US$3.6 million. Westbrook has good personal relationships with DeRozan, LaVine, Schroeder and others. Westbrook has been closely connected with the Kings this summer.

Later, Shams revealed that the Kings reached a five-year, 140 million early contract extension with Keegan Murray, the fourth overall pick in 2022. This contract does not include player options or team options, and this contract will not expire until the 2030-2031 season.

According to the analysis of American journalist Brett Siegel: The five-year contract reached between Murray and the Kings has an average salary of approximately 28 million. Murray is still recovering from a torn ligament in his left thumb recently, but the Kings have always regarded it as part of the team's long-term development plan.

The Kings have perfectly assembled their lineup for the new season after signing and renewing in just a few hours. American reporter Brett Siegel commented: After signing Westbrook, the Kings already have one of the most eye-catching lineups in the league. The players on the team have been selected to the All-Stars a total of 20 times, and 7 of them have at least 8 years of NBA experience. However, the Kings still face many problems.

After the Kings signed Westbrook, the team's roster is 16+3: Westbrook, LaVine, Sasha, DeRozan, Monk, Schroeder, Murray, Carter, Saric, Clifford, Eubanks, McDermott, Jones, Ellis, Leno, Terrence Davidson; Stevens, Proden, Caldwell (three two-way)

So before officially signing Westbrook, the Kings need to free up a seat, maybe lay off one person, or maybe trade to free up the vacancy, otherwise there will be no roster to sign Westbrook.

It is worth mentioning that this Kings team has 5 guards not counting two-way contracts: Schroeder, LaVine, Westbrook, Monk, and Devin Carter.

There may still be doubts about Westbrook's rotation position in the Kings in the new season. It was previously reported that if Westbrook executes the Nuggets' player option for the 25-26 season, the team will hide him. Therefore, Westbrook may not necessarily be the Kings' main rotation in every game in the new season.