Westbrook is likely to join the Kings! The Kings lineup is shaking in the new season?

As the biggest free agent in the offseason, Westbrook's next home has always attracted the attention of many fans. Among several playoff teams that are interested in chasing Westbrook, the Kings and Westbrook are interested in each other and have always been the leader. Recently, their cooperation has finally become more likely.

According to Kings Radio host Carmichael Dave, Westbrook has an 80% chance of joining the Kings and will become a backcourt partner with Schroder again. There are 15 standard contracts in the Kings lineup (including the unofficially announced McDermott). If Westbrook joins, the Kings need to lay off employees to make a place for him.

Then, Kings' reporter Matt George tweeted, talking about the team's salary space: If the Kings want to introduce Westbrook, they still have to trade Malik Monk or Devin Carter first.

Currently, the King's total salary is $7.3 million away from the No. 1 Rich Line. In the new season, Monk's salary is $18.8 million and Carter's salary is $4.92 million.

Westbrook played 75 games for the Nuggets last season, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game; in the playoffs, Westbrook made 13 appearances, averaging 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

Many people look down on Westbrook and think that Westbrook has no team that is willing to accept it. But, look at the price the king has to pay to get Westbrook. Monk averaged 17.2 points and 5.6 assists per game in the 24-25 season, and his annual salary in the 25-26 season was 18.8 million; Carter, the first round pick with the 13th pick in the first round of 2024. One can run for the best sixth person, and the other has just played a lottery show for a year.

This can't prove Westbrook's value? During the offseason, the Kings and Schroeder signed a three-year contract worth 44.4 million. The contract was fully guaranteed in the first two years, and in the third year there were partial guarantees of 4.35 million. The Pistons were not interested in receiving Monk's contract, which caused congestion in the King's backfield.

At present, the Kings have Schroeder, Monk, Ellis, Carter and Laven in the backcourt. The King intends to send Monk and Carter away.

Previously, it was reported that the Kings were interested in trading Kumingga, and the chips they provided were Saric + Carter + future first-round picks, and the handling of Monk's contract.

However, since the Warriors are only interested in Keegan Murray and Ellis, the talk of the deal has not progressed.

Kings blog host Allen Stiles said on the show that the Kings and DeRozan reached an oral gentleman agreement, and if the team gets Kuminga, they will send DeRozan away.

Judging from the Kings' trading ideas, if they can complete these transactions as they wish, their lineup will undergo major earthquake changes in the new season.

Potential starting lineup:

Sa, Kumingga, Raven, Schroeder, Westbrook

Potential rotation lineup:

Murray, Ellis, Clifford, Eubanks, Renault, McDermott;

Of course, if DeRozan leaves the Kings, he can also trade for a certain bargaining chip.

Westbrook had excellent chemistry with Jokic in the 24-25 season. As the center with Jokic's style and ability, Sa's cooperation with Westbrook is also worth looking forward to.

Of course, Westbrook may start with Schroeder in a contract, or may serve as Schroeder's substitute, sharing the playing time with Schroeder. The Kings will bring Keigan Murray with 3D attributes to the starting lineup, increase the height of the starting lineup, and broaden the on-field space. Will the Kings be a playoff team?

24-25 season, the Kings achieved 40 wins and 42 losses, ranking ninth in the Western Conference. After being eliminated in the playoffs, they missed the playoffs.

Their potential paper lineup is not good in the new season, and there is no way to see their strength to make the playoffs. However, the NBA is a magical place. This unpopular lineup may produce excellent chemistry and play games that shock the entire league. Think about how Schroeder created miracles with the German men's basketball team, and think about how Westbrook created miracles with the Wizards.

Everything is possible, isn't it the charm of basketball?