Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook has agreed on a deal to sign with the Sacramento Kings , agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management told ESPN.

Westbrook and the Kings maintained communication all offseason as the 2017 NBA MVP remained patient in free agency and now lands a deal for his 18th season. Westbrook has bonds with Domantas Sabonis , DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine , history alongside Dennis Schroder in the backcourt and with assistant GM BJ Armstrong on the agency side, and shared respect for GM Scott Perry and coach Doug Christie.

Westbrook is expected to officially join the team later this week, sources said.

Westbrook gives Sacramento some much-needed backcourt depth as a point guard able to play as a starter or reserve. The Kings could use his bench p

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