Russell Westbrook Injury Status Update for March 22nd, 2026
Russell Westbrook of the Kings has been ruled out and will not play today. Russell was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 7th game Russell has missed this season.
Russell Westbrook Season Averages
Russell's absence leaves a significant hole in the Kings rotation. Across 60 games this season, he's averaging 15.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game while playing 29.0 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.0 | 15.4 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 13.3 |
Kings Performance With & Without Russell Westbrook
The numbers tell a clear story about Russell's value to the Kings. With Russell in the lineup this season, the team is 14-46. Without him, they've gone 1-4.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 14-46 | 1-4 | — |
| Off Rating | 109.7 | 111.3 | +1.6 |
| Def Rating | 120.0 | 120.4 | +0.4 |
| Net Rating | -10.3 | -9.1 | +1.3 |
| PPG | 110.8 | 107.8 | -3.0 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Russell Westbrook?
When Russell sits, other Kings players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Nique Clifford and Devin Carter stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Russell has been out this season, Nique Clifford has averaged 4.6 additional field goal attempts, 11.5 extra minutes, 2.3 more rebounds and 2.3 more assists.
FGA: +4.6 | MPG: +11.5 | RPG: +2.3 | APG: +2.3
When Russell has been out this season, Devin Carter has averaged 5.5 more points per game, 3.2 additional field goal attempts, 9.4 extra minutes and 2.4 more rebounds.
PPG: +5.5 | FGA: +3.2 | MPG: +9.4 | RPG: +2.4
Full Injury Report — Russell Westbrook's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Nets @ Kings - March 22, 2026 Brooklyn Nets: Michael Porter Jr. (Out) Nic Claxton (Out) Egor Demin (Out) Sacramento Kings: De'Andre Hunter (Out) Zach LaVine (Out) Keegan Murray (Out) Russell Westbrook (Out) Domantas Sabonis (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Russell's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Kings.