Where will Westbrook ultimately go? A well-known journalist analyzes four potential destinations: the Kings might be the best choice.

On August 7, Beijing time, journalist Brett Siegel wrote an article discussing Westbrook's future. Every team in the league constantly needs to bolster their backcourt depth, which is why Westbrook will need to secure a destination before training camp begins. However, as the offseason comes to a close, which of the 30 teams will show interest in this point guard? Here are four teams that still have roster spots and could reasonably sign him—

Sacramento Kings

Currently, the Kings appear to be the best destination for Westbrook, and this has been the case since the free agency market opened.

Scott Perry has shown interest in Westbrook since his time in the Knicks' management. Although the Kings signed Dennis Schröder during this offseason, they have still engaged in discussions with Westbrook.

After trading Fox to the Spurs in February, the Kings' intentions to revamp their backcourt during the offseason have become quite clear. Schröder is a steady guard who organizes the offense at his own pace, while Westbrook could bring a different kind of energy to Sacramento. After all, this team has been characterized by a fast-paced transition offense for years.

Whether the Kings will bring in Westbrook depends on their pursuit of Kuminga—who is a restricted free agent and not easily let go by the Warriors. If they trade Monk to acquire Kuminga, then it would make sense to cut a player like Terence Davis and sign Westbrook.

Phoenix Suns

The Suns have been quite active this offseason. In addition to trading Durant to the Rockets and buying out Beal, they have completely restructured their roster around Booker.

Jalen Green has now become the core guard partnering with Booker in the backcourt. Compared to before, the Suns have become younger, more athletic, and faster. Nevertheless, owner Ishbia and new head coach Vogel still hope this team can compete for a playoff spot in the highly competitive Western Conference.

To achieve this goal, the Suns need to sort out their backcourt depth because, before training camp starts, aside from Booker and Green, their guard depth consists only of Colin Gillespie, Goodwin, and Jared Butler. Is this depth sufficient for the Suns to take it to the next level?

Bringing in an experienced playmaker like Westbrook would allow Booker to return to his more natural shooting guard position, and this 36-year-old guard could help speed up the game with the Suns' younger players. Not to mention, in pick-and-roll situations with Mark Williams, Richards, and Maruachi, Westbrook would become even more difficult to defend.

Interestingly, the Suns' salary is slightly above the luxury tax line, and they may consider cutting costs at some point to completely avoid paying the luxury tax for the 2025-26 season, especially if they have no hope of making the playoffs. Signing Westbrook would push them further over the luxury tax line.

It all depends on the Suns' expectations for the new season: are they going all out to compete, or are they choosing to take a step back and focus on developing young players? There is no doubt that Westbrook is fully capable of contributing as a sixth man behind Booker and Green.

Minnesota Timberwolves

In the later stages of the NBA free agency market, this could be an intriguing option for Westbrook.

For the first time in franchise history, the Timberwolves have reached the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years. Edwards is on the path to becoming a superstar, and the Timberwolves hope to contend for the championship again in the 2025-26 season, aiming to finally break through and reach the NBA Finals.

Westbrook gives his all on the court every moment, and his aggressive style of play would fit well alongside Edwards in the Timberwolves' backcourt. Moreover, it makes sense for the Timberwolves to find ways to add more backcourt talent, especially with significant uncertainty surrounding the players behind Conley.

Will second-year player Dillingham become the Timberwolves' second point guard? Is DiVincenzo better suited to play off the ball or to push the pace with the ball? Is the Timberwolves' coaching staff truly willing to let Edwards take on too much ball-handling responsibility when Conley is off the court, risking excessive fatigue?

The NBA has clearly entered an era that emphasizes position fluidity. Edwards is fully capable of being the team's primary ball handler, but having a reliable player like Westbrook to rely on would clearly be more reasonable.

Regardless of whether they ultimately sign Westbrook or another veteran, the Timberwolves are expected to use one of their last two roster spots to bring in an experienced guard.

Atlanta Hawks

On the free agency market, the last team that might show interest in a veteran guard like Westbrook is the Hawks.

As mentioned earlier, for Westbrook, joining a team with core players that is ready to compete is the most logical choice. The Hawks have taken significant steps in this direction by acquiring Porziņģis, Alexander-Walker, and Kennard this summer.

Playing alongside Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, and other players in the Hawks' roster, this team has the potential to be the most improved in the Eastern Conference for the 2025-26 season. Honestly, looking at the Hawks' roster adjustments, it’s not hard to see that they have the capability to compete with the top teams in the East.

However, a question surrounding this team is the backcourt depth behind Trae Young and Daniels.

If either of these players suffers an injury during the 2025-26 season, can Kobe Bufkin or Krejci keep the Hawks in contention? Perhaps signing a player like Westbrook with the last roster spot would make sense, especially since the Hawks enjoy playing at a fast pace and scoring off turnovers through transition offense.

Last season, the Hawks ranked third in the league in pace, fifth in scoring off turnovers, and sixth in transition scoring.

Westbrook has always been a player who excels in fast-paced situations, and his all-around playmaking ability is precisely what the Hawks' bench unit lacks. This could be a more fitting combination than many might imagine.