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There has been a lot of talk surrounding Russell Westbrook’s blockbuster move to the Los Angeles Clippers. The former league MVP did not really work alongside LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Westbrook gets a clean slate now that he’s decided to take his talents across town. For his part, however, Anthony Davis […]

Darvin Ham deserves a lot of credit for the major transition Russell Westbrook embarked on during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. While most folks believed that Russ would never accept his demotion to the bench, Ham found a way to make it work. For his part, Westbrook embraced the change, and it […]

One of the main reasons behind Russell Westbrook’s decision to join the Los Angeles Clippers stemmed from his belief that he will be able to compete for a title with LA. He didn’t get to do that during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, but it seems that Russ is going to get another […]

Following a buyout agreement with the Utah Jazz, Russell Westbrook is joining the Los Angeles Clippers. Former Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley was also a free agent available on the buyout market, but he ended up signing with the Chicago Bulls. There were reports that both Westbrook and Beverley had interest in […]

Russell Westbrook was known for getting no shortage of triple-doubles during his prime. Denver Nuggets’ star Nikola Jokic is currently known for getting his share of triple-doubles as well. Although their play styles are different, former NBA player Nick Young made a Westbrook-Jokic comparison that led to plenty of criticism on Twitter. “Why when Russ […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are gearing up for a championship race with the addition of Russell Westbrook. Surrounding the vetran point guard are Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, who wanted the team to sign him in the buyout market. Leonard and George made it clear in a meeting with the coaching staff and front office members […]

The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off as divisive a move as they could make when they decided to add Russell Westbrook off the buyout market. The Clippers’ rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, notably traded Westbrook in a bid to improve their team; adding Westbrook thus became understandably polarizing for a fanbase wishing for nothing more […]

Russell Westbrook is headed back to LA. This is after it was reported on Monday that the former league MVP has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers after successfully securing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz. This follows Russ’ NBA trade deadline move from the Los Angeles Lakers, who finally decided […]

Paul George has been campaigning for the Los Angeles Clippers to sign Russell Westbrook, and the superstar finally got his wish on Monday after it has been revealed that the veteran guard is joining them after his buyout with the Utah Jazz. Naturally, George was hyped up after hearing the news, so much so that […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had the basketball world buzzing after it was confirmed on Monday that Russell Westbrook was headed back to LA. The former league MVP had reportedly agreed to a deal with the Clippers following his contract buyout with the Utah Jazz. Russ is now officially headed back to LA after recently parting […]

Russell Westbrook has found his next NBA home. The Southern California native didn’t have to go far to find it, either. The former league MVP plans to sign with the LA Clippers upon reaching a buyout with the Utah Jazz, his agent told ESPN on Monday. That news comes just short of two weeks after […]

After much anticipation and recruiting, Russell Westbrook is going to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. The move will undoubtedly attract a lot of skepticism as Westbrook’s tenure with the Lakers was arguably the nadir of his Hall of Fame career. There is certainly cause for hope among Clippers fans, however. He possesses certain intangibles […]

After rumors throughout the past seasons, it seems Russell Westbrook has found a new home for the remainder of the season. The guard is reportedly signing with the Los Angeles Clippers once he officially finalizes a buyout with the Utah Jazz. He joined the Salt Lake City franchise via a trade that involved D’Angelo Russell, […]

Russell Westbrook is going from the Los Angeles Laters to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Skip Bayless of FOX Sports does not believe that the signing will work out. “The problem with Russell Westbrook is he still believes he’s a SUPERSTAR,” Skip Bayless said on Twitter. “No player is more delusional about who he currently […]

Russell Westbrook is the newest Los Angeles Clipper — but that didn’t do much for the team’s NBA Championship odds, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Westbrook is reportedly planning to sign with the Clippers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, but the team’s odds to win a title remain at +1200. The Former NBA MVP finalized his […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have done all they can do at and around the trade deadline to set up a run at the NBA title. Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and John Wall are out, while Bones Hyland, Eric Gordon, and Mason Plumlee are in. Now, a Russell Westbrook-Clippers union is on the horizon, but unfortunately […]

Russell Westbrook is headed back to Hollywood, this time to be with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Utah Jazz are buying out Westbrook and once that transaction is over, he is reportedly going to join Paul George and Kawhi Leonard to form the newest Big Three in the league while also reclaiming a familiar role. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had an impressive trade deadline, adding a few different pieces that will surely be important for the team down the stretch as they chase a championship. While they did fail to acquire a true point guard, the organization now has one after Russell Westbrook agreed to sign with the Clips on […]

Russell Westbrook will have to call Los Angeles his NBA residence again. After a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, the former league MVP is joining the Los Angeles Clippers to form a new Big Three together with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Russell Westbrook was sent to the Jazz by the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Russell Westbrook will sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after finalizing a buyout with the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Westbrook went to the Jazz in a three-way trade involving the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves. The guard was never expected to remain in Utah because of the Jazz’s desire to focus […]

It is clear Paul George really wants Russell Westbrook to join the Los Angeles Clippers. George has already publicly recruited Westbrook to the Clippers after the Los Angeles Lakers traded him to the Utah Jazz and buyout talks emerged. Now on Saturday during the All-Star media day, PG13 expressed his respect and admiration for Russ […]

Before gearing up to compete in Saturday night’s 3-point Contest, Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield was asked to name one player that he would like to see win an NBA championship. His answer? The “vampire” himself, Russell Westbrook. “Russell Westbrook. He’s a good dude man. I think people give him a lot of c**p for […]

Patrick Beverley recently spoke out about Russell Westbrook’s failed tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the former had nothing but good to say about a dude that he considers to be his “brother.” These two have clearly gone a long way since their beefing days. At this point, however, these two could be vying […]

After meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers franchise officials, Utah Jazz guard Russell Westbrook will reportedly meet with franchise cornerstones Paul George and Kawhi Leonard in the near future, according to The Athletic’s Law Murray. With the playoff eligible waiver deadline on Mar. 1 and Westbrook having yet to complete his buyout with the Jazz, […]

As veteran guard Russell Westbrook tries to determine his next step, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has rushed to the defense of the nine-time All-Star. Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, and Los Angeles Lakers big man all Anthony Davis called out the disparaging remarks about Westbrook being a toxic […]

There was a lot of talk surrounding Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers when they decided to bring in Patrick Beverley to the squad during the offseason. Concerns were raised about how Russ and Pat Bev would co-exist given their history of having one of the fiercest individual feuds in the history of the […]

After months of rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers finally traded away Russell Westbrook. Ahead of the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline, the Lakers sent the 2017 MVP to the Utah Jazz in exchange for a package that included D’Angelo Russell’s return to Los Angeles. According to multiple reports, the Jazz and Westbrook are expected to […]

The Miami Heat didn’t make any major moves by the NBA trade deadline, but they’re trying to make a splash in the buyout market. Already linked to veteran forward Kevin Love, who has an impending buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Heat are now also linked to former MVP Russell Westbrook. While Westbrook has yet […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking to upgrade their roster via the buyout market as they gear up for a playoff push. The Bulls have been linked to floor general Russell Westbrook ever since the Lakers traded him to the Jazz in a three-team deal last week. But a recent rumor indicates that should the Bulls […]

After a week of flirtation, the Los Angeles Clippers and veteran guard Russell Westbrook have “begun conversations,” according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Law Murray. Charania adds that the Clippers received permission to talk to Westbrook, who is still under contract with the Utah Jazz while the two parties engage in buyout discussions. The […]

Nearly a week after the 2023 NBA trade deadline, LeBron James offered his first public comments on the Los Angeles Lakers’ flurry of activity. The Lakers exported Russell Westbrook after a hectic 18-month saga, along with Patrick Beverley (who was reported to be a source of locker-room strain), Thomas Bryant, Juan Toscano Anderson, and Damian […]

Russell Westbrook has yet to be bought out by the Utah Jazz ever since the Los Angeles Lakers traded him at the deadline. Nonetheless, it looks like he’s still heading to that direction despite the delay. According to the latest reports, Westbrook has received permission from the Jazz to talk to potentially interested teams who […]

If there’s a path for Russell Westbrook to join the Los Angeles Clippers, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal thinks the explosive guard should take it. For Shaq, the Clippers appear to be the perfect fit for Russ since he should be able to connect better with head coach Ty Lue. Not to mention that he provides […]

It’s been a tough season off the court for Russell Westbrook — to say the least — and according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, there might not be a happy resolution on the horizon for the Utah Jazz guard. The Utah Jazz have not bought out Westbrook after he was traded from the Los Angeles […]

When teams look to add the pivotal role player who will check those last couple of boxes before the playoff push, it is important for front offices to understand the importance of fit. No one knows that better than Los Angeles Clippers wing Nicolas Batum. The longtime veteran was an afterthought in his final season […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, after months of anticipation, finally decided to pull the trigger on a Russell Westbrook trade, sending him to the Utah Jazz in a deal that brought back D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt. It’s likelier than not, however, that Westbrook doesn’t play a single minute for the Jazz as many […]

The Los Angeles Clippers addressed a few of their roster needs by pulling off three deals prior to the 2023 NBA trade deadline. However, some members of the Clippers roster, none more prominent than Paul George, have made it clear that they should make more roster moves to bolster the squad as they hunt for […]

LOS ANGELES — What was supposed to be a trade deadline that would better equip the Los Angeles Clippers for the postseason quickly turned into a conflict of differing ideas and strategy. Now, a large, Russell Westbrook-sized cloud hangs over the franchise’s head as the All-Star break nears, with star Paul George seemingly contradicting Lawrence […]

Russell Westbrook still hasn’t found his next NBA home. As the former MVP searches for a team needing his unique brand of play leading up to the playoffs, though, another guard who some believe was prematurely castoff from certain league circles has come to Westbrook’s defense. Responding to a report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin that […]