Westbrook is too picky for a long time?

Recently, Kings host Allen Stiles talked about free agent Russell Westbrook in the program "Sactown Sports 1140".

He discussed with the guests whether the king should continue to pursue Westbrook and whether Westbrook was really interested in joining the king.

"I think Westbrook certainly doesn't want to fade out of the league in this way. But for now, we haven't heard any other teams interested in him. There is not even a reliable gossip."

"Just because I posted this video, there are a bunch of Westbrook fans who are angry with me."

"I have to make it clear, I've said it many times before. I think the reason for the delay is that Westbrook wants more playing time."

Last month, according to reporter Ary, after weeks of continuous conversation, Westbrook is expected to join the Kings.

Westbrook has not signed a contract yet, mainly due to multiple factors. The King and Westbrook showed strong mutual interest as early as the end of July, with the probability of joining as high as 80% at one point, and negotiations have been brewing for several weeks.

However, the signing process was delayed by the signing first and then exchange transaction between the King and the Warriors. The two parties were in a deadlock on the details of the transaction (such as the first round of signing protection clause), which led to Westbrook being able to wait for the matter to be resolved before signing the contract.

In addition, Westbrook's personal appeal may further delay decision-making, reflecting his unwillingness to fade out of the league in a marginal role, but the lack of interest in other teams at present has exacerbated negotiation uncertainty.

Contract details are also a key controversy point. The potential signing may involve a one-year, $10 million short-term contract, but some views believe that the offer is risky: Westbrook's decline in efficiency (such as the three-point shooting percentage of less than 30% last season) and defensive deterioration may undermine the Kings' Fox-centered system and are regarded as a "high-paying and inefficient" game.

In summary, Westbrook's signing delay is a dual result of external transaction obstacles and internal role positioning conflicts, but based on existing progress, its joining the King is still regarded as a high-probability event.