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With Derrick Rose’s retirement, the youngest NBA MVP became another solid player to end his career without a championship. Winning a NBA title ultimately cements a player’s career. However, even some of the best players in the world fail to capture at least one. Here is a look at 10 active NBA players who deserve […]

On Wednesday night, Russell Westbrook took on a heavier workload than usual for the Denver Nuggets amid Nikola Jokic’s injury. Jokic, of course, is as big of an absence as anyone, and with Jalen Green leading the charge for the Houston Rockets with another hyper-efficient scoring night (34 points on 10-16 shooting from the field), […]

On Friday night, the Denver Nuggets hosted the Brooklyn Nets with their star man Nikola Jokic back in action. Jokic had previously missed two straight games due to illness and was listed as questionable ahead of their matchup against the Nets. Despite this, not only did he manage to play the game, he also made […]

The Nikola Jokic-Russell Westbrook connection keeps looking better with each game for the Denver Nuggets. For the second time this season, the pair recorded a triple-double in the same game. They are the first pair of teammates to do so in the same game multiple times in a season. The historic feat came against the […]

Russell Westbrook shared an emotional response to the devastating wildfires affecting Los Angeles following the Denver Nuggets’ 126-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Speaking postgame, Westbrook reflected on the crisis impacting his hometown, expressing gratitude for first responders while acknowledging the challenges faced by many in the affected areas. “For me personally, it’s fine. […]

Despite not having the services of Nikola Jokic on the second night of a back-to-back, with the reigning MVP missing time due to illness, the Denver Nuggets defended their home floor with conviction against the Los Angeles Clippers, dominating nearly the entire proceedings en route to a 126-103 victory. Russell Westbrook was once again at […]

Derek Fisher joined the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012, a team brimming with potential featuring future MVPs Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. With such a talented roster, championship expectations were sky-high. Despite arriving as a five-time champion, Fisher later expressed regret, wishing he had approached his time in Oklahoma differently. During an appearance on Podcast […]

The Denver Nuggets had a wonderful Saturday night. Not only did they get a 122-111 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs, but Russell Westbrook passed former Nugget Alex English for 22nd all-time on the NBA scoring list. Russell Westbrook is now 22nd All-Time on the NBA scoring list with this bucket 👍pic.twitter.com/3UqOfsojBe — Nuggets […]

The Denver Nuggets have been playing better in recent weeks — with Russell Westbrook playing a prominent role in this stretch. On New Year’s Day, Westbrook put up another incredible outing as he continued to start in place of the injured Aaron Gordon, tallying 16 points and 11 assists to help the Nuggets earn a […]

The Denver Nuggets cruised to a victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night, 132-121. The win came thanks to Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic, who both recorded triple-doubles. Westbrook also accomplished another insane feat, having a perfect night shooting to join Jokic and Domantas Sabonis in history. Westbrook scored 16 points while going  7-for-7 […]

When you check a Denver Nuggets box score, you’re almost expecting to see someone put up a triple-double. Nikola Jokic stuffs the stat sheet seemingly every night in Denver, and now Russell Westbrook is in the mix to give the Nuggets two of the best ever at putting up triple-doubles. During Monday night’s 132-121 win […]

Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart played only 16 minutes in Saturday’s 134-121 loss to the Denver Nuggets, but Russell Westbrook still managed to raise the man’s blood pressure. Footage from the game shows the future Hall of Fame point guard engaging in trash talk with his opponent, ultimately wearing him down. Westbrook and Stewart were […]

Following the Denver Nuggets’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, they came back with a vengeance and bounced back in a huge way against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, 134-121. As the Nuggets look to stack some positives, star Jamal Murray spoke about Russell Westbrook being a key component. The Denver duo of Nikola Jokic […]

Hairstyles are a great way to express oneself. As a result, it isn’t surprising that some NBA players choose a hairstyle that allows them to express their personality. However, some of them would go to the extremes with their hair. Here is a ranking of the 10 NBA players with the wildest hairstyle. 1. Jimmy […]

As the Denver Nuggets play the Detroit Pistons Saturday night, they are coming off a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 149-135, where they gave up the most points on their home floor. Despite the Nuggets’ frustrations, star Nikola Jokic sees the positives in the recent struggles and puts the reality of the season into perspective. […]

NBA players certainly love to dress up before the game. While there isn’t exactly a direct correlation to performance on how a player dresses, there’s no doubt that a player’s gameday drip usually gets some attention. Although some players prefer to dress in a formal attire, others like to make bold fashion choices that comes […]

Russell Westbrook may be enemies with anyone not belonging to his team or his team’s fanbase whenever he’s out there on the court, but he of all people would know that there are things in life that are bigger than basketball. Even after the Denver Nuggets suffered a 110-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns on […]

Point guards are usually the smallest players on the court. While their job is to facilitate the offense, point guards have grown to become athletic enough to execute some of the most thunderous dunks of the game. Here are the 9 most explosive NBA point guards of all time, ranked. 1. Derrick Rose There’s not […]

Mixing sports and artificial intelligence is all of the rage these days. When it comes to basketball discussions, NBA fans love to consider the most overrated players of all time. These are players who were given a lot more credit than they deserved. We here at ClutchPoints certainly have our own opinions on who has […]

Russell Westbrook is a future Basketball Hall of Famer, highlighted by an NBA MVP award in 2017 coupled with a handful of seasons that saw him average a triple-double. While Westbrook has been an absolute beast on the court, an NBA championship remains elusive in his career, prompting the NBA MVP to jump from one […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court against the Knicks on Nov. 25 in Ball Arena, the league announced Friday morning. In what turned out to be Westbrook’s best game in a Nuggets uniform, the former league MVP dropped 27 points, including […]

While most Denver Nuggets fans are pleasantly surprised by Russell Westbrook’s production in 2024-25, former NBA guard Patrick Beverley watched him earn his 200th career triple-double. In a 122-110 win against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 19, Westbrook finished with 12 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds against the Grizzlies. Beverley gave Russell his flowers […]

The Lakers have always been an attractive destination for NBA superstars, given the franchise’s big market and decorated history. However, it’s worth noting that the Lakers seem to miss their targeted players these days. Unlike in the past, the Lakers have managed to secure the services of some coveted talents. Here’s a look at the […]

After riding the high of once again beating the Los Angeles Lakers, the Denver Nuggets came crashing back down to earth just two days later. The Nuggets suffered a brutal blowout loss to the New York Knicks, 145-118. None of the Nuggets starters looked on top of their game, let alone even looked like they […]

The Denver Nuggets may have been laughed off the court by the New York Knicks on Monday night in a 145-118 defeat, but one of, if not the only silver lining of this crushing loss was the performance of veteran point guard Russell Westbrook. Westbrook started off slowly, much like the entire Nuggets team, but […]

Russell Westbrook’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers was less than ideal, to say the least. And while Westbrook is nearly two years removed from donning the purple and gold, the former MVP let the Lakers fans have it during the Denver Nuggets’ 127-102 win last night. Amid a dominant second half during which Denver […]

It is incredible to think the Oklahoma City Thunder once housed three future Most Valuable Players: Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook. After the 2011-12 Thunder lost 4-1 to the Miami Heat in the 2012 NBA Finals, Oklahoma City traded Westbrook to the Houston Rockets. In a recent episode of the “Earn Your Leisure” […]

Russell Westbrook recently made history, becoming the first player to record 200 career triple-doubles. For years, Westbrook has shown his ability to make an impact on the floor in many different ways at the point guard position, and it feels like he’s on a level all by himself. Accomplishments like these bring out the GOAT […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic gets triple-doubles in his sleep, and is on pace to break his teammate Russell Westbrook’s all-time record. Westbrook has 200 and Jokic has 136, but the 29-year-old Jokic has plenty of time to catch up to the 36-year-old Westbrook. Westbrook sounded off about how it feels to be on the […]

The Denver Nuggets took on an intense interconference matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. The Nuggets were tested early, but they eventually pulled away to win 122-110. Russell Westbrook had a huge performance off the bench, but things got heated in the third quarter between the veteran guard and a Grizzlies center. The […]

Over the past few seasons, life without Nikola Jokic has been extremely difficult for the Denver Nuggets. But with Jokic out for the third consecutive game due to personal reasons, the Nuggets will have to dig deep within themselves if they were to keep their hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup […]

The Denver Nuggets were missing Nikola Jokic (personal reasons) for the second consecutive game and again came up short in a 105-90 loss versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone might have to mix things up a bit in the rematch on November 19, which also has NBA Cup implications. Thankfully, there is […]

Paul George is one of the best wing players in the NBA. He also made headlines in NBA’s free agency over the summer after opting to leave the Los Angeles Clippers. With PG in the hunt for a championship, it’s safe to say that the All-Star forward was looking for a team that could bolster […]

Winning the coveted NBA championship is arguably the biggest prize in the league. It ultimately cements legacies for players to claim as one of the best in the world. But while winning an NBA championship can alter legacies like no other, not every player gets to win one in their careers, even the best ones. […]

It turns out all of the panic around the Denver Nuggets was a bit premature. After an 0-2 start where the Nuggets legitimately looked like one of the worst teams in the NBA, they have turned things around in a hurry. Michael Malone and company have won five games in a row and seven of […]

As a nine-time All-Star and a former league MVP, Russell Westbrook doesn’t get the love he deserves. While Westbrook has been inconsistent through the years, his athleticism and understanding of the game still make him a valuable asset. The Denver Nuggets are beginning to figure that out, as Westbrook has stepped up in the absence […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder franchise will forever hold a special place in Russell Westbrook’s heart. But at the moment, Westbrook’s heart is with the Denver Nuggets, and on the hardwood, Westbrook doesn’t have any concept of friendship if it isn’t with his teammates. He is going to do his best to snatch the soul of […]

The undermanned Denver Nuggets entered their Wednesday night contest as the odds-on underdog as they faced one of the only two remaining unbeaten teams in the NBA heading into the night — the Oklahoma City Thunder. But never tell Russell Westbrook the odds. Buoyed by another triple-double from Nikola Jokic and a season-best 29-point night […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has always been known for his fiery intensity on the court. However, off the court, he’s proven to be a kind-hearted mentor to young players. Westbrook, who is the second oldest player on the Nuggets, recently revealed that he thoroughly enjoys being in a veteran mentorship role. “I love to […]