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Veteran Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been shy about sharing his opinion and has done so once again. Since the Denver Nuggets parted ways with head coach Michael Malone, Russell Westbrook has been met with criticism. Green came to Westbrook’s defense, questioning why the blame has been placed on him. “You know […]

The Denver Nuggets made headlines earlier this week after firing head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth on Tuesday, despite the team holding a 48-32 record and sitting as the fourth seed in a tight Western Conference playoff race. The decision to part ways with Malone, the winningest coach in franchise history, has […]

After the Denver Nuggets fired Michael Malone, there continues to be more to the story, especially regarding Russell Westbrook. When the franchise signed the veteran point guard, there was a level of favoritism towards the All-Star. It was one that the young players didn’t agree with. Although Westbrook has proven to be productive, it still […]

It isn’t that long ago when it seemed as though the Denver Nuggets had a stranglehold on a top-three spot in the Western Conference standings. But a brutal stretch over the past week or so has them in real danger of falling all the way to the play-in tournament picture, and compounding matters is their […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are peaking at the right time, as they have won 11 of their last 13 games after Saturday evening’s home victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers have gotten a surge in production from Kawhi Leonard as of late, and James Harden has continued to be a steady guiding force for […]

Draymond Green’s defensive play against Russell Westbrook sums up what continues to be a brutal week for the Denver Nuggets guard. Westbrook’s display in Friday’s matchup between the Nuggets and Golden State Warriors was one to forget. In 20 minutes of action, he finished with five points, four rebounds and two assists. However, he shot […]

In a heartbreaking double-overtime thriller, the Denver Nuggets fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 140-139 despite a historic performance from Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP posted a 61-point triple-double, the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history. Unfortunately, Russell Westbrook’s costly mistakes in the final seconds of double overtime spoiled what should have been remembered as a career […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder made franchise history by capturing their 61st win against the Memphis Grizzlies, they tacked on two more to extend their winning streak to 10, and it caught the eye of ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. The former Thunder center is now predicting an appearance in this year’s NBA Finals and calling the […]

At the end of a game where Denver Nuggets veteran Russell Westbrook got into it with a fan, he also played a significant role in Tuesday’s 140-139 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, it wasn’t good, as Fox Sports 1’s Nick Wright pointed out, considering it ended with Westbrook fouling Timberwolves’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker while […]

Despite a 61-point triple-double by Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in double overtime last night, and much of the blame for the defeat has been placed at the feet of Russell Westbrook. Westbrook made two critical mistakes in the closing moments of the 140-139 loss. First, after a Minnesota turnover […]

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves engaged in an all-out battle on Tuesday night, with the final result seeing the Timberwolves emerge from the double-overtime thriller with a 140-139 victory, thanks in large part to a pair of late miscues from veteran point guard Russell Westbrook. After the game, Westbrook was seen getting into a […]

The Tuesday night clash between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves felt like a playoff game throughout its duration, and for good reason. Not only have these two teams built up a bit of a rivalry from their playoff series last year, they are also fighting for positioning in the West standings with only […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets saved the best game of their 2024-25 NBA regular season series for last, as the Northwest Division rivals authored a memorable encounter Tuesday night in Mile High City. Tuesday’s meeting between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets needed more than four quarters to get settled. One overtime wasn’t even […]

LeBron James is arguably the best basketball player in the world, having collected plenty of milestones and accolades throughout his NBA career. James is also considered to be one of the most successful players in the playoffs, having earned four NBA championships and Finals MVPs. The King also holds the record for the most points […]

Traditionally, NBA superstars usually play for a team or two. However, it’s safe to say that the trend has changed a lot since then. From injuries to ring culture, superstars nowadays can play for a bevy of teams. Here is a look at the Top 10 NBA superstars who played for the most teams. Check […]

Being a general manager in the NBA is a tough job. Some responsibilities include making the right player acquisitions, taking charge of contract negotiations, and overlooking the coaching staff. Despite playing a role in the background scene, they play an important part in helping a team accomplish championship success. In fact, even general managers can […]

LeBron James is one of the best to ever play in the NBA. He has set multiple records and accomplished a handful of milestones, capped off by the NBA All-Time scoring record, four NBA championships, four Finals MVPs, four NBA MVPs, one NBA Cup title, and one NBA Cup MVP. Throughout his career, he’s played […]

The Denver Nuggets are looking to keep in step with the Houston Rockets for the two-seed in the Western Conference — a quest that was aided by their huge win over the Rockets on Sunday night. On Monday night, however, the Nuggets are thrust into action yet again, having to deal with the Chicago Bulls […]

It’s been a roller-coaster ride for the Los Angeles Lakers since bringing over LeBron James. It hasn’t been a perfect tenure for The King. However, apart from collecting gold and history, there’s no question that the team has been a consistent playoff contender since he arrived. Here are the Lakers’ 10 best roster moves in […]

LeBron James’ tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers has been polarizing at the very least. While the Lakers did capture an NBA championship in 2020, things haven’t panned out since then. Here are the Lakers’ 10 worst roster moves in the LeBron James era, ranked. Check out the gallery. 1. Trading for Russell Westbrook Prior […]

Kendrick Perkins has always been known for some outlandish takes. However, this one was filled with love towards current Denver Nuggets point guard, Russell Westbrook. After Westbrook dropped a triple-double against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, Perkins remembered how great his teammate was. On the Road Trippin Podcast, he detailed where Westbrook ranks for […]

The odds were stacked against the Denver Nuggets on Monday. No Nikola Jokic, no Jamal Murray, and no Christian Braun. Despite being down three starters, Russell Westbrook led the young Nuggets offense to an upset win over the Golden State Warriors, 114-105. After the game, Westbrook explained how he guided a roster filled with young, […]

Even at 36 years old, Denver Nuggets star point guard Russell Westbrook can still put up gaudy numbers across the board. That was the case for him again Monday night against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in Francisco. Westbrook took advantage of a heavy usage on his plate amid the […]

The Houston Rockets are having an exceptional season, and it’s been mostly because of their young guys and the development that they’ve shown. One of the players who is having a solid season is second-year player Amen Thompson, who has become a menace on defense and is starting to figure things out on offense. There […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook reached a scoring milestone that also made NBA history during Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards. Going into the contest, Westbrook scored 25,991 regular season points throughout his career. He needed nine points to reach 26,000 points, a feat that only one other point guard achieved in the record books. […]

UCLA basketball’s first season in the Big 10 was impressive, under head coach Mick Cronin. However, once Stephen Curry joined his alma mater, Davidson, and will be their assistant general manager, Cronin called upon Russell Westbrook. The latter is a legend and well-respected around the Bruins campus. The two-year UCLA basketball guard showed his brilliant […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Former Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook received a standing ovation when he checked into Sunday’s matinee for the Denver Nuggets at the Paycom Center. After spending a decade with the organization that drafted him, Westbrook still refers to Oklahoma City as his home. And while the hype surrounding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder proved why they are the best team in the league after defeating the Denver Nuggets 127-103, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed why he should be the MVP this season. Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with 40 points, which made it his third straight game where’s scored 40 or more points. That alone put […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t holding back about NBA fans who form opinions based solely on the Denver Nuggets’ national television appearances. Following Denver’s 116-110 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, Westbrook addressed the wave of criticism that’s followed the team’s disappointing 5-9 record in nationally televised games this season. The Nuggets have formed a bad […]

On Wednesday evening, the Denver Nuggets continued their winning ways with a come from behind home victory over the Sacramento Kings. A large part of the reason why the Nuggets were able to get the win was the play of Russell Westbrook, who poured in 25 points to go along with five rebounds and three […]

Russell Westbrook shared a heartwarming moment with one of his longtime fans, Taehyun Kim, following the Denver Nuggets’ 116-110 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. After the game, Westbrook gifted Kim his game-worn jersey, capping off a special night for the fan who traveled over 6,000 miles from South Korea to see him […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their strong push in the Western Conference with a 107-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. The win extended their streak to three games and improved their overall record to 35-21, positioning them just two games behind the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies (38-20). With momentum on […]

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the NBA’s best teams this season, boasting a 37-20 record that places them No. 3 in the Western Conference. Despite their success, questions surrounding what the Nuggets’ starting five should look like have started to circulate. “As the Nuggets have roared back into the West’s top three after […]

As Black History Month continues, we remember the remarkable achievements made by Black individuals across various fields, including sports. However, what often remains untold is the power of Black love and its transformative impact. Relationships built on love and support have helped fuel the success of countless Black athletes, showing us that greatness is not […]

Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook have formed a dynamic duo for the Denver Nuggets, each capable of delivering dominant performances. Westbrook and Jokic also made history as the first pair of teammates to record a triple-double in the same game multiple times in a single season. The three-time NBA MVP is steadily closing in on […]

The Denver Nuggets certainly disappointed their fans after doing nothing at the trade deadline. With Nikola Jokic posting another MVP-worthy season, there were plenty of expectations that the front office would do its best to surround him with a playoff-ready roster to maximize his peak. But by staying put at the deadline, the Nuggets will […]

NBA stars are expected to perform at an elite level on a nightly basis. As a result, it’s usually a safe bet that these basketball superstars will provide an impactful production. However, even NBA stars are humans, which leads to off nights on some occasions. Here is a look at 10 rare moments an NBA […]

It was a special night for Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray who scored 55 points in the win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, 132-121. As the Nuggets are past the trade deadline, they are looking to make a huge playoff push led by Murray as the exciting performance garnered the attention of […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend is just around the corner. One of the important events that has lost its glamour is the Slam Dunk Contest. Previously, it was a showcase among the best dunkers in the league. But since then, stars have shied away from the competition, which is why little-known Mac McClung will be going […]