NBA news: Shaedon Sharpe puts Russell Westbrook on the poster

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe made his name known Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings.

Portland moved the ball around the arc in the fourth quarter up by three points. Sharpe received the ball in the corner, took a dribble and attacked the basket. Kings guard Russell Westbrook came over to help and tried to take aim.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON Pakinomist

Instead, Sharpe jumped over Westbrook for one of the best dunks of the NBA season so far. He posed and bowed for the cameras before running back down the track.

Sharpe had 23 points on 10-of-19 from the field with four rebounds and three assists.

Portland selected Sharpe No. 7 overall in the 2022 draft out of Kentucky. He is averaging 22 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season.

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sacramento, California. (AP Photo/Alan Greth)

NUGGETS STAR NIKOLA JOKIĆ PASSES KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR FOR MOST ASSISTS BY A CENTER IN NBA HISTORY

Portland won the game, 98-93. Deni Avdija led the team with 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Toumani Camara added 15 points and Donovan Clingan had 14 points and 14 rebounds.

With the win, the Trail Blazers swept the home-and-home series. Portland improved to 12-16 on the season.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) tries to drive past Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Sacramento, California. (AP Photo/Alan Greth)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE Pakinomist APP

Sacramento’s dismal season continued with the loss. The Kings are 6-22 on the year as trade rumors swirl around some of their top players, including DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine.