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Houston Rockets star guard Russell Westbrook made a critical late-game error that cost the Rockets Game 6 in their first-round duel with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Amid the criticisms hurled at Westbrook, James Harden defended his teammate, noting that Westbrook simply made the decision he felt was right. In the postgame interview explaining what went […]

As expected, the first-round series between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder has been gritty and physical. Technical fouls have been slapped, players have hit one another intentionally or unintentionally. And in Game 6, Chris Paul elbowed Russell Westbrook in the groin. Peep the clip below and judge for yourself if Paul did […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook finally made his 2020 NBA playoffs debut in their 114-80 Game 5 win over his former squad, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook did have a rusty return on Saturday, especially from the field. He shot just 3-of-13, registering just seven points to go along with six rebounds, seven assists, and […]

The Houston Rockets got a boost ahead of their pivotal Game 5 matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder with the return of All-Star guard Russell Westbrook. Russ missed the first four games of the playoffs — eight of the team’s last nine contests overall — with a quad injury. Westbrook made his presence known early. […]

Russell Westbrook will make his postseason debut for the Houston Rockets on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing the first four games of the series due to a quad injury. However, per Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni, Westbrook will be limited to 25-28 minutes in Game 5 against the Thunder. Russell Westbrook will […]

Russel Westbrook will make his postseason debut with the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The Rockets shared a hyped video of Westbrook ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1299746132059398146 Westbrook, who hasn’t played in a game since Aug. 11 due to a quadriceps injury, is expected to have a minutes limit in Game […]

There’s no doubt that Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets will go down in history as one of the greatest pint guards to have ever played the sport. However, in the mind of the 31-year-old, he earnestly hopes that the legacy he leaves behind goes way beyond the confines of the basketball court. According to […]

NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan played a huge role in saving the 2020 playoffs, as the six-time champion advised Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook on how the postseason can continue while also making real change for African Americans in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting. While speaking to the Houston Rockets […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook admits NBA players needed a mini-break following the tragic Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin. Blake was shot seven times in the back by the police. He’s now paralyzed from the waist down, and Blake’s attorney doesn’t believe his client will walk again. Westbrook opened up on the shooting […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook has been cleared to play in Saturday’s Game 5 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Brodie was dealing with a quad injury, but he’s recovered enough to rejoin his teammates, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. So… what does Westbrook’s return mean for the Rockets and their chances […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook will return to the lineup for a crucial Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. ESPN reported earlier Friday morning that Westbrook tested out his injured quad in an intrasquad scrimmage on Thursday and “looked as explosive as ever.” Westbrook was upgraded […]

With the season now officially back on track, the Houston Rockets could be getting a boost by the return of Russell Westbrook from a strained quad. The former league MVP has missed the first four games of Houston’s first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he now appears to be on track to make […]

Charlotte Hornets majority owner and former NBA legend Michael Jordan has reportedly been an intermediary between the players and owners amid the ongoing postponement of playoff games following Wednesday’s strike. Jordan was one of the more vocal presences during a virtual owner’s meeting on Thursday morning, insisting owners do their best to listen to the […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is now being listed as questionable for Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. Westbrook had been listed as out on Tuesday due to his quad injury, but it appears he has progressed enough to have a chance to […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni confirmed that superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is getting close to playing again. Unfortunately for the Rockets, Westbrook won’t make his grand return in Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, per Marc Stein of the New York Times. The Rockets have listed Russell Westbrook (quad strain) as OUT […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is day-to-day moving forward with his quad injury, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. The decision on Westbrook’s return is based on what the medical staff says. The Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied at 2-2 in the first round of […]

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers is undoubtedly one of the fiercest competitors the NBA has seen. His ruthless drives to the hole and heartbreaking clutch baskets have propelled Damian Lillard to an elite level among NBA point guards. Dame has also always been known to speak his mind and never back down from […]

Even though Russell Westbrook and Steven Adams were teammates for seven seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, it’s playoff basketball. As the Houston Rockets look to put the dagger in the Thunder with their third victory in four games, both Westbrook and Adams were involved in a little verbal altercation during the first half of […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook won’t play in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the former MVP still made sure to honor Kobe Bryant on “Mamba Day.” James Harden and several other Rockets players did as well: Russell Westbrook rocking a #8 Kobe jersey on Mamba Day 🐍 pic.twitter.com/AkGcbNImpJ — ClutchPoints […]

The Houston Rockets are having no problem dealing with the Oklahoma City Thunder so far in their first round series even though Russell Westbrook hasn’t played yet. Nonetheless, the All-Star point guard still makes his mark for the Rockets on the sidelines. In fact, Rockets forward Jeff Green admitted he is getting incredibly tired of […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook won’t play in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets are up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Westbrook is making progress in his recovery from a quad injury, but he’s still not ready to play in a postseason game. Russell Westbrook is out for Game 3. […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook may not play in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but it appears he’s getting closer to making his return. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni told reporters on Friday that Westbrook is planning to get on the court to do some running and drills. The former MVP […]

It seems to be all systems go for the Houston Rockets in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. Against the odds and without the services of Russell Westbrook, the team has left the proverbial launch pad with a trajectory set for an NBA championship. The Rockets finished the 2019-20 regular season with a […]

Since they have a 2-0 lead on the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Houston Rockets will continue to be “careful” with superstar point guard Russell Westbrook. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says it makes no sense to rush Westbrook back since he’s so critical to the team’s success. The former MVP is currently dealing with a […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook was not in uniform for the second consecutive contest as the Rockets and James Harden faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their first-round series. But he brought his energy from the bench. Westbrook was emphatic on Houston’s bench, coaching up his teammates and even speaking with the […]

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen believes Houston Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook are the best duo in the bubble. Pippen, a six-time champion with the Chicago Bulls, ranks Westbrook and Harden higher than the LeBron James-Anthony Davis duo on the Los Angeles Lakers. Best duo in the NBA according to six-time NBA […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers displayed quite a bit of bounce as a standout prep product at Winter Park in Florida. Russell Westbrook might have heard. But it is probably pretty fair to say he took the Oklahoma City Thunder by surprise by throwing down a vicious jam on Thursday afternoon in Game 2 of […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni isn’t ruling out the possibility of Russell Westbrook returning at some point in the first round of the 2020 playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the former Coach of the Year admits the Rockets don’t have a timetable on Westbrook’s return. Mike D’Antoni on Russell Westbrook’s possible availability […]

Russell Westbrook and the entire Houston Rockets squad have locked into “playoff mode” and will be staying away from social media for the time being. Russell Westbrook, Robert Covington, PJ Tucker and Ben McLemore among others have posted their last photos on Instagram before switching to playoff mode. All Rockets players seem to hint that they’ll […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James crossed paths with Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook as Westbrook was conducting an interview on the Disney World campus on Monday, and James interrupted the media session to inquire about Westbrook’s strained right quad. “How’s the quad?” James asked Westbrook. “Good,” Westbrook curtly replied. Here’s an injury update: LeBron […]

A timely update has been provided on the status of Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook, as the former MVP continues on his road to recovery from a quad injury he recently sustained. In line with previous reports, Westbrook is indeed set to miss the first couple of games of his team’s first-round matchup against the […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni confirmed that star point guard Russell Westbrook will miss Game 1 of their first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. It was previously reported that Westbrook was expected to miss the start of the playoffs due to a strained quadriceps. […]

The first-round playoffs match-up between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets presents itself as possibly the most intriguing series in the opening round. For starters, these two teams have history. The Thunder and the Rockets were involved in one of the many blockbuster deals in the summer of 2019, with Chris Paul and […]

The Houston Rockets were dealt a significant blow recently when they learned that superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is set to miss a couple of games of their first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a strained quad. For his part, James Harden talked about how he plays when he doesn’t have […]

The matchups for the 2020 NBA Playoffs are almost totally set, though the race for the final spot in the Western Conference is still being contested. Fans are in store for an interesting matchup between the fourth-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder and fifth-seeded Houston Rockets, but will Russell Westbrook’s recent diagnosis of a quadriceps injury become […]

The Houston Rockets had a potential injury scare on Wednesday when it was revealed Russell Westbrook underwent an MRI on his right quadricep. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni said after Houston’s game against the Indiana Pacers, Westbrook would be re-evaluated in a couple days, though he suggested he does not believe Westbrook aggravated the injury. […]

The Houston Rockets are on somewhat unstable ground as Russell Westbrook continues to nurse a sore quadricep muscle. Westbrook missed Wednesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, and he will also sit out Friday’s finale against the Philadelphia 76ers. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni said after the loss to the Pacers that the team would continue […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook may be suffering from a strained quad, but that’s not going to stop the former MVP from playing with his son through video chat. Westbrook posted a heartwarming picture on IG of him playing with his woody toy alongside his son Noah. .@russwest44 brought his son’s toy to […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook underwent an MRI in Orlando for a quadriceps injury, the team announced. The former MVP has a strained quadriceps muscle in his right leg and won’t play on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Rockets will re-evaluate Westbrook before the playoffs start next week, and it’s unclear if he’ll […]