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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was recently rewarded a 5-year, $260 million max contract extension. Appearing on Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Haliburton spoke on one of his welcome to the league moments with former Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook. "My 2nd year, we played the Lakers in […]

In what was a weaker free NBA free agency class this offseason, Russell Westbrook was one of the most decorated players available as an unrestricted free agent. Traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz and then signing a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers after being bought out, Westbrook’s intentions were to […]

Remember when Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook was once pegged as a “vampire” inside the Los Angeles Lakers locker room? Eventually, the former league MVP got booted out of LA, but you could argue that this was more because of his fit alongside LeBron James and Co. as opposed to Russ being a nuisance […]

Russell Westbrook gave the Los Angeles Clippers a hometown discount by signing a two-year, $7.8 million contract in NBA free agency. After the Lakers cut him and he hit the free agent market last February, the Clippers picked up the former league MVP and gave him another shot in the NBA. Westbrook thrived in his […]

Russell Westbrook’s deal with the Los Angeles Clippers has plenty of fans perplexed. Not because he returned to the team but rather due to the massive discount he took. Westbrook signed a two-year, $8 million contract to return to the Clippers. Several other role players signed deals for more money than him, which came as […]

Russell Westbrook has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Westbrook, who enjoyed a resurgence of sorts with the Los Angeles Clippers in the second portion of the 2022-23 season, is headed to back to Los Angeles. Russell Westbrook: A reliable veteran Russell Westbrook isn’t […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for a huge 2023 NBA free agency. Ever since the season ended, questions have been arising constantly in regards to the future of the organization. Many have been wondering aloud if the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era has run its course and is no longer a viable option […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are currently involved in NBA rumors that they are trying to acquire James Harden through a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. While Russell Westbrook takes his time with his own NBA free agency decision, it is uncertain whether or not he would prefer a return to the Clippers after a trade […]

From being the lone star for the Washington Wizards, Bradley Beal will now enter an unfamiliar territory with the Phoenix Suns. With his new team, Beal will get to play alongside two bona fide superstars in Kevin Durant and Devin Booker — a prospect that has him totally stoked. There’s also no denying, however, that […]

The Los Angeles Clippers know that time is running out on their Kawhi Leonard-Paul George core. Leonard and George have been injury-prone over the past few seasons and they’re not getting any younger, making it of utmost importance for the Clippers front office to find the right championship formula sooner than later. The Clippers’ decisions […]

While the 2023 NBA free agent class is not as talented as it has been in years past, there are still plenty of All-Star and championship-caliber names who will hit the open market and begin negotiating new contracts at the end of the week when free agency begins. Draymond Green, James Harden Fred VanVleet, Kyrie […]

The Houston Rockets may have gotten one of the steals of the 2023 NBA Draft when they selected Villanova’s Cam Whitmore in the middle of the first round. Whitmore was still drafted in the first round but what makes him a possible steal is that he was lottery caliber player who was projected to be […]

PLAYA VISTA, CA – Entering what very much feels like a do-or-die season for the Los Angeles Clippers, the plan appears to be continuing to build around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, as well as the potential return of Russell Westbrook. Following a rather uneventful 2023 NBA Draft in which the Clippers selected two of […]

Scoot Henderson is currently preparing for the biggest day of his life as the 2023 NBA Draft takes place on Thursday night at the Barclays Center in New York City. Rumors have pinpointed Henderson for either the No. 2 or No. 3 pick, landing with the Charlotte Hornets and the former or the Portland Trailblazers […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant feels that Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook are not getting the respect they deserve from NBA fans. Responding to a fan who said that James Harden’s influence to the game isn’t being “fully recognized and appreciated,” Durant added his belief that Irving and Westbrook are in the same category. The […]

The June 18 Bradley Beal blockbuster between the Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns could prove to have an impact on more than just these two aforementioned clubs. Per reports, the Los Angeles Clippers will be monitoring the status of the D.C.-bound Chris Paul, as they have a presumed interest in adding his talents to their […]

The New York Knicks find themselves coming off an impressive 2022-23 campaign where they finished with the eighth-best record in the association (47-35) and clinched their first playoff series win in a decade. Now, heading into the offseason, fans and media pundits alike expect them to look toward making some sort of splash to bolster […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be flush with cap space this offseason. After falling just one game shy of making the postseason for the first time since their rebuild began three seasons ago, you better believe Thunder General Manager Sam Presti is ready to add pieces to help the team go from a young, developing […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is without a doubt one of the top young stars in the NBA today. The 24-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, which also earned him his first-ever call-up to the All-Star team. At the same time, the Oklahoma City Thunder star is also widely regarded as the most stylish […]

The Washington Wizards find themselves at a pivotal decision-making point for the future of their franchise. Washington has made changes to their front office and could be headed in a new direction. The Wizards have tried to stay competitive for years but have not had the pieces to be a contender. Bradley Beal has been […]

Damian Lillard will enter his 12th season with the Portland Trail Blazers and remains adamant about staying with the team to compete, as opposed to meeting the same fate Russell Westbrook had when he went to the Los Angeles Lakers. He has arguably been the most consistent star for an NBA team over the past […]

The Orlando Magic faced a challenging 2022-23 NBA season. They finished with the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference. With a focus on rebuilding and developing their young core, the Magic are preparing for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season. This article highlights two players the Magic should avoid signing during the 2023 NBA free agency […]

Russell Westbrook took his fair share of licks throughout the past two seasons. But for seemingly the first time in years, Westbrook did not end the season with his stock taking a nosedive. In fact, after every pundit and their mother thought that Westbrook’s days as an impact player for a contending team were over, […]

All eyes were on the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets during their NBA Finals debut. With a new face in the fight for the Larry O’Brien Trophy comes a young gun with things to prove. Despite never being an All-Star, Jamal Murray showed why he is an elite playoff performer against Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat. He […]

D’Angelo Russell wasn’t at his best in the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. In fact, he was a bit of a disaster. In four games, he averaged just 6.25 points per night, shooting 32.26% from the field, going 2-15 from three-point range, and seeing his minutes […]

When it comes to power couples, Hollywood has its fair share of notable names like Justin and Hailey Bieber, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, and Alicia Keys and Swiss Beatz, as The Knot points out. However, it’s surprising that the sports industry’s power couples don’t always receive the same recognition as they should. It’s as […]

“You can pay for school but you can’t buy class” – Jay-Z. Some people know how to dress and others can put it on with relative ease. Stepping onto the NBA court has become a fashion statement in itself. The tunnel has evolved into a runway where players showcase their impeccable style. From the iconic […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and Russell Westbrook continue to be linked ahead of the 2023 free agency period after the two sides enjoyed initial success in their partnership. “Mutual interest exists between the Los Angeles Clippers and Russell Westbrook on a new contract entering the offseason,” reports ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel, who adds that Westbrook […]

The New York Knicks may add star Russell Westbrook to their roster if the Los Angeles Clippers don’t re-sign him. According to the latest updates, the Knicks have the highest odds to land him, via BetOnline.ag. Westbrook is set to go through the free agency process for the very first time in his career. With […]

The expectations surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder are going to be higher than they’ve been in a long time next season. After making it one win away from both a .500 record and a playoff berth, the natural progression would be to make the postseason. Armed with a thousand first-round picks, budding youngsters on rookie […]

Words cannot describe how good Nikola Jokic has been in the NBA playoffs for the Denver Nuggets. The two-time league MVP had a historic 53-point night in Game 4 of this series and in Game 6 on Thursday night, Jokic recorded a 32-point triple-double to push the Nuggets into the Western Conference Finals. Jokic had […]

On Thursday morning, the NBA revealed the Fan Favorite Awards. The awards included categories such as Dunk of the Year, Assist of the Year and Block of the Year. Additionally, there is an award for Photo of the Year, which Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook won. 🌟 DUNK OF THE YEAR🌟 HANDLE OF THE […]

Russell Westbrook has already made more than $330 million in NBA salaries alone per Spotrac. There was even a time he signed the largest contract in NBA history. What’s more, he’s one of the ten highest-paid players ever and has ongoing endorsement deals with Jordan and Samsung. One could imagine Westbrook definitely has more money […]

Recently, Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook expressed that they would like to receive championship rings if the Los Angeles Lakers win the championship, and it seems that their wishes would be granted, according to Chris Haynes of TNS and Bleacher Report. “If the Lakers were able to win the whole thing, win the championship, I […]

Russell Westbrook found a home with the LA Clippers after the trade deadline, playing some of the best basketball he has in years. The former MVP was especially effective during his new team’s short-lived playoff run, ably picking up ample offensive slack left by injuries to Paul George and Kawhi Leonard while serving as a […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook might be on vacation now, but he still managed to catch a stray at UFC 288. UFC 288 took place last night in Newark, New Jersey, with the co-main event featuring a pivotal welterweight clash between Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns. As Burns was making his way to the […]

Not many would have thought that the Los Angeles Lakers would make it this far in the season, what with their brutal 2-10 start to the season, but here they are. After a resounding Game 1 win in their second-round matchup against the reigning champion Golden State Warriors, LeBron James and the Lakers showed that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are making a run in the NBA Playoffs, currently leading their second-round series against the Golden State Warriors 1-0 after a wild win in Game 1. Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook were once part of the Lakers this season, and it seems both of them want championship rings if Los Angeles […]

In mid-February, plenty of pundits grew concerned over the Los Angeles Clippers’ interest in Russell Westbrook after such a disappointing tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. Even then, Paul George, Westbrook’s teammate back with the Oklahoma City Thunder, went to bat for his friend, lobbying for the Clippers front office to add the former MVP […]