Veteran guard Russell Westbrook agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings less than a week before the regular season, ending speculation surrounding his potential reunion with the Oklahoma City Thunder . While there were no reports supporting his possible return, NBA analysts opposed Westbrook's return to the Thunder . Here are a few reasons why.

For starters, the Thunder are not in a position to offer Westbrook a definitive role. All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads a talented backcourt, one he shares with Lu Dort in the starting lineup while Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, and Ajay Mitchell rotate in and out. If Oklahoma City were to bring Westbrook on board, he wouldn't play, which wouldn't have been ideal for Russell.

Playing time or lackthereof, was a contributing fact

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