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The Houston Rockets are fully expected to undergo a complete, tear-it-to-the-ground rebuild in the offseason. As it turns out, however, this is anything but a certainty at this point, with the Rockets reportedly looking to offload Russell Westbrook first before even considering parting ways with James Harden. This report comes via SI’s Chris Mannix: Teams […]

Remember when Washington Wizards point guard John Wall flashed gang signs while he was hanging out with friends in Brooklyn? Well, that incident could be the main reason the Wizards are trying to trade him to the Houston Rockets for Russell Westbrook. Chris Miller, who covers the Wizards for NBC Sports Washington, says Wall’s gang […]

One of the biggest trade prospects that has recently hit the rumor mill is a potential swap between Russell Westbrook and John Wall. Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard has spoken out about the rumored Wall-to-the-Houston Rockets deal, and the high-ranking executive had nothing but good things to say about Westbrook. Sheppard acknowledged how Westbrook […]

Potential suitors looking to pry away Russell Westbrook from the Houston Rockets better be ready to present a mammoth haul for the one-time MVP’s services. Rumors of Russ’ impending exit in H-Town have circulated ever since he reportedly asked to be traded after just one season with the team. Earlier reports indicated that interest in […]

The Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards have discussed a deal centered on Russell Westbrook for John Wall, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Westbrook, the 2017 MVP, has requested a trade from the Rockets. Wall, meanwhile, missed the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear. The Rockets and Wizards have discussed a deal centered […]

If the Charlotte Hornets don’t land LaMelo Ball in the 2020 draft, the franchise could pull the trigger on a Russell Westbrook trade with the Houston Rockets, per Marc Stein of the New York Times. Hornets owner Michael Jordan loves Westbrook, as the 2017 MVP is a Jordan Brand athlete. In the Hornets’ case, there […]

The future of the Houston Rockets seems to be murky as the team discusses what it wants to do with James Harden and Russell Westbrook. While the organization mulls over their options, Tilman Fertitta — the governor of the Rockets — is reportedly ‘hellbent’ on reducing the team’s payroll and avoiding the luxury tax, per […]

Russell Westbrook’s trade request from the Houston Rockets was leaked to the media before the NBA world found out that James Harden was looking to get traded to the Brooklyn Nets. However, Westbrook may have heard about Harden’s Nets plan before everyone else. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Westbrook requested a trade from the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis sympathizes with Russell Westbrook and James Harden. The disgruntled Rockets stars have suggested they want out of Houston while questioning both the direction and culture of the franchise. Davis said during an interview with Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports he believes the superstar duo just wants to win, much […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder were able to pull off a trade to ship star guard Chris Paul to the Phoenix Suns, the last remnant of the Paul-for-Russell Westbrook deal is officially gone. OKC now finds themselves in the midst of rebuilding, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as their respected face for the time being. After the […]

It looks like the Houston Rockets may be at an impasse with James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Westbrook demanded a trade last week. While Harden initially seemed to commit himself to the Rockets after Westbrook’s request, the script has flipped in recent days. The rumors now suggest Harden wants out as well, with the Brooklyn […]

It’s been a few days since it was reported that Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook wants to leave the team after just one season alongside James Harden. Since then, Westbrook’s name has been linked to numerous teams, including the Charlotte Hornets.  Joining the Hornets would turn the 32-year old guard into the team’s centerpiece and […]

The Houston Rockets are in complete shambles right now. Russell Westbrook has demanded a trade, and now there’s some smoke suggesting James Harden wants out as well, despite his recent commitment to the franchise just last week after Westbrook’s trade request. At this point, the Rockets have no choice but to explore the possibility of […]

The New York Knicks may be interested in bringing Carmelo Anthony back, but it’s not at the top of their offseason to-do list. Anthony played seven seasons in New York (2011-17), leading the Knicks to the playoffs three times and earning seven All-Star nods. He averaged 24.7 points per game as a Knick, but a […]

The New York Knicks could potentially make some big moves when free agency starts on Nov. 20. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, if the Knicks were to acquire guards Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook and trade power forward Julius Randle, they can potentially sign some veterans such as swingman Justin Holiday to fill out the roster. […]

If the Houston Rockets are willing to trade Russell Westbrook at a discount price, the New York Knicks are all-in on acquiring the former MVP, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Westbrook is still one of the best players in the NBA. However, he’s owed $130 million over the next three years […]

ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski had a rather savage tweet regarding Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook. The 2017 MVP, who has reportedly requested a trade from the Rockets, apparently doesn’t have a sizable trade market due to his monster contract. Wojnarowski, one of the most plugged-in NBA reporters, said the marketplace for a possible […]

There have been a few teams linked as possible trade candidates for Russell Westbrook, including the Charlotte Hornets. Mitch Kupchak, the president and general manager of the Hornets, shared a cryptic response on whether Charlotte will pursue Westbrook or not. “Some of the (media) reports that are released are accurate and some aren’t,” Kupchak said […]

Since reports emerged that Russell Westbrook wants to leave the Houston Rockets, several teams have been rumored to be among his possible destinations. Among them are the New York Knicks, with Knicks fans being split on whether they want to see the 2017 NBA MVP in a Knicks uniform or not when the 2020-21 season […]

As soon as reports surfaced that Russell Westbrook wanted a trade, several teams began to show interest in the former NBA MVP. One of those teams is the Charlotte Hornets. Adding a player with Westbrook’s star power may seem like a good idea on the outside, but inside the organization there have been reports of […]

According to several reports that were issued throughout this week, Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook would like to take his talents elsewhere. There is no doubting the fact that he is one of the best players in today’s game, but it seems his heft contract is leading interested teams in the opposite direction. As part […]

Russell Westbrook has been a major source of headlines over the past couple of days after it was revealed that the former MVP wants out of the Houston Rockets. There were also rumors about Westbrook’s unwillingness to play alongside James Harden in Houston — something Westbrook himself vehemently denies. It was renowned ESPN talking head […]

The Charlotte Hornets are aware that the Russell Westbrook trade rumor mill has been going on non-stop ever since the Houston Rockets guard said he wanted out of H-Town. While big-market teams like the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks are reportedly the frontrunners to trade for the former NBA MVP, there’s one dark […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as one of the potential destinations of Houston Rockets want-away star Russell Westbrook, who recently demanded for a trade away from the Rockets. A couple of Blazers players in CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic caught wind of the trade rumors, and the pair took to Twitter to share their […]

The Houston Rockets are hopefully in the midst of avoiding headlines for a while after a locker room meltdown occurred this week, with Russell Westbrook stating his desire to want out of Clutch City due to his inability to control the offense with James Harden on the floor. While nothing has materialized in that matter, it […]

Kendrick Perkins has never shied away from theorizing as a former NBA player turned talking head. But Perkins’ latest theory is quite something—and it includes the former Oklahoma City Thunder core of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. Russell Westbrook has demanded a trade from the Houston Rockets, and “Big Perk” wonders if it […]

After a single season in Houston, Russell Westbrook has reportedly requested a trade from the Rockets. Westbrook and James Harden may be good friends, but according to The Athletic, Westbrook was frustrated at the lack of accountability Harden was held to. On the daily Locked On Rockets Podcast, host Jackson Gatlin laments the turmoil the […]

As it would appear, the dreams that both Russell Westbrook and James Harden had set out on after the Houston Rockets traded for Westbrook won’t be achieved in dynamic duo fashion anymore. Westbrook, according to a report, has grown frustrated with his role on the floor after only one season with the Rockets, which has […]

The Houston Rockets sent out a tweet on Thursday morning to wish Russell Westbrook a happy 32nd birthday. This may seem like ordinary procedure, as most teams wish their players well on their special days. However, consider the fact that the Brodie requested a trade just one day prior. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1326895021107392512?s=20 In the minutes and hours […]

There is a chance Charlotte Hornets fans could see Russell Westbrook in the new team threads before long, and the new uniforms look good on “The Brodie.” Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Thursday the Hornets were intrigued by acquiring Westbrook after the former NBA MVP requested a trade from the Houston Rockets. Suddenly, Charlotte […]

The Charlotte Hornets have emerged as a trade suitor for disgruntled Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook, according to Stadium’s Shams Charania. Westbrook has requested a trade from the Rockets after a turbulent 2019-20 campaign alongside James Harden. The one-time MVP isn’t a fan of the team’s culture and wants to go back to a role […]

It’s not exactly the happiest of birthdays for Russell Westbrook, who just requested a trade from the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Westbrook’s future in Houston, the team still went out of their way to greet him on his birthday. Houston’s official Twitter account posted a simple birthday message for the embattled […]

The Houston Rockets have been the talk of the town of late following reports of how the team appears to be completely in shambles at this point. One of the latest stories that has emerged involves Danuel House, who himself was apparently involved in a spat with Houston’s superstars in James Harden and Russell Westbrook, […]

During the 2019-20 season, Houston Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook had several verbal exchanges, per The Athletic. Westbrook was the only player on the Rockets who kept Harden accountable. This report came amid Westbrook reportedly expressing his desire to get traded. Westbrook, sources say, has made it known for quite some time now […]

Just over a week before free agency officials starts, things are already going haywire. One of the biggest names to be thrown into the mix is former MVP Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets. Westbrook is apparently not pleased with the situation over at Houston. And after an unsuccessful trial year with former teammate James […]

There’s a reason Russell Westbrook wants to be traded from the Houston Rockets. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Westbrook has been uneasy about the Rockets’ “accountability” and culture. Russell Westbrook, who has three years and $123 million remaining on his deal, has expressed the sentiment to Houston officials, sources said. Westbrook has informed […]

James Harden remains committed to the Houston Rockets and is “locked in” for the 2020-21 season despite Russell Westbrook reportedly wanting out, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Kelly Iko. Harden has said multiple times in the past he wants to retire with the Rockets. Houston's James Harden remains committed to the Rockets and is […]

Could All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook get traded yet again? It appears at such a notion is at the very least a possibility as November reaches its halfway point. Both the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly showing interest in the longtime Oklahoma City Thunder point guard who is now with the […]

It’s come as no surprise that the Los Angeles Clippers will be on the lookout for some additional pieces to bulk up their roster ahead of the 2020-21 season. As such, one area that’s been heavily magnified since the offseason commenced was their need for a better point guard to help run the offense. While […]