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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 […]

The Houston Rockets are apparently open-minded to the prospect of trading Russell Westbrook, and the Los Angeles Clippers have some interest in the high-octane point guard. Furthermore, there have been reports that the Clippers are looking to make a roster-altering transaction or two this offseason. And finally, even Westbrook wants out of Houston. Here’s an […]

Houston Rockets All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook is looking to leave Clutch City after just one season, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Rockets’ Russell Westbrook wants out of Houston, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 12, 2020 There has been major upheaval surrounding the Rockets after the departure of head coach Mike […]

James Harden has been ghosting the Houston Rockets for two weeks and is upset with the organization, per former NBA center Kendrick Perkins. Harden and Russell Westbrook have each expressed concerns about the future of the Rockets, who have undergone quite a few changes since the team was knocked out of the 2020 playoffs by […]

The new era for the Houston Rockets has barely started and already, there appear to be some real issues within the organization. According to reports, Rockets superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook have already expressed concern regarding the direction this squad is taking. This report comes via Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon of ESPN: In […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks have interest in trading for Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. O’Connor reports that he’s heard the Rockets are open to trading Westbrook after just one season with him in the fold. Could the Clippers and Knicks be looking to […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is enjoying his offseason with his three kids. Westbrook’s wife, Nina, recently posted an adorable video of the Rockets star spending some quality time with his kids. Russ spending some quality time with his kids ❤️ (via @ninawestbrook) pic.twitter.com/LvXbLGR8U3 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 10, 2020 This is […]

There have been gossips going around that the Houston Rockets are looking to move James Harden and Russell Westbrook. So the first order of new coach Stephen Silas? Squash those rumors. Silas spoke on First Take and denied they want to trade their superstar duo. He explained that he wanted to coach the Rockets so […]

Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook and his family had an adorable Halloween celebration in sunny Los Angeles. Take a look at Westbrook, his wife and three kids as they scour for some candy. .@russwest44 and his family's costume game is on point 💯 pic.twitter.com/SLKCGD061I — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 31, 2020 This […]

Throughout the history of the NBA, some of the greatest players have had the worst declines before eventually burning out to either age or injuries. On the contrary, there have been those of the elite status that have found successful methods in changing their games over time, allowing them to stretch their respected careers to […]

Did Houston Rockets superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook not want to play for Jeff Van Gundy? While nothing is certain, Tim MacMahon of ESPN says Harden and Westbrook didn’t really buy in to Van Gundy replacing Mike D’Antoni as the Rockets’ head coach. Via Real GM: “Van Gundy, I don’t know if there was […]

The New York Knicks once again floundered near the bottom of the standings in the 2019-20 NBA season – which isn’t exactly surprising given the current state of the disenchanted franchise. Judging by the Knicks’ current makeup looks like they are bound to repeat the same grim fate if drastic changes won’t be made within […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta says stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook won’t get traded this offseason. The Rockets, who lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2020 playoffs, need a new head coach after Mike D’Antoni decided not to come back. General manager Daryl Morey also stepped down from […]

Following another disappointing season, the Houston Rockets are already seeing a ton of changes this off-season. Both coach Mike D’Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey decided to move on from their respective posts. With that, questions rose about whether this current iteration of the Rockets, headlined by James Harden and Russell Westbrook, will stick this […]

What the future holds for the Houston Rockets is anyone’s guess. They’ve been bounced out of the second round of the NBA playoffs in back-to-back seasons, are yet to win the Western Conference with James Harden at the helm, and are without a head coach and general manager. One way or another there will be […]

If you search Russell Westbrook on Google, you won’t recognize the Houston Rockets point guard. That’s because for some reason, Google has oddly replaced Westbrook’s photo with someone else. 2020 has been a crazy year, so why not have a random person be Brodie? Maybe the guy is also named Russell Westbrook and has done […]

The real reason the Houston Rockets traded Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook is because owner Tilman Fertitta thought Paul’s contract “was the worst he’d ever seen in business or sports,” according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Rockets signed Paul to a massive five-year, $159.7 million maximum contract in the […]

If the Houston Rockets put point guard Russell Westbrook on the trade block this offseason, the New York Knicks could look to acquire the former MVP. While Westbrook probably doesn’t want to get traded for the second straight offseason, some around the NBA believe the explosive guard would “embrace” playing for the Knicks and living […]

The Houston Rockets could break up James Harden and Russell Westbrook after just one season following the team’s second-round exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. One NBA exec believes the Rockets will look to trade Westbrook before Harden for a few reasons. Via Marc Berman of the New York Post: “I can’t […]

The New York Knicks seem to be in pursuit of a new point guard this offseason. New York has been linked to Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook, with Paul having ties to new Knicks president of basketball operations Leon Rose and Westbrook having been open to coming to the Big Apple last summer. However, Marc […]

It appears that the head coach search for the Houston Rockets is heating up. Per New York Times’ Marc Stein, John Lucas and Jeff Van Gundy are two particular names that have been in constant rotation for the job. Jeff Van Gundy remains a co-finalist in Houston and was still talking to the Rockets today […]

New came down the wire on Thursday morning indicating that Daryl Morey had stepped down from his position as general manager of the Houston Rockets. It was a surprising decision to some, while others were happy to see him go. Still, it leaves the team with an uncertain future. For instance, will All-Stars Russell Westbrook […]

Although the New York Knicks famously struck out on their top free-agent choices last offseason, it appears that will not stop them from gauging the market for star power once again. With all the looming changes going on with the Houston Rockets, there is plenty of speculation regarding the future of their superstar backcourt with […]

The fallout between former Oklahoma City Thunder teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant was one of the most bitter divorces we’ve seen in the NBA of late. As it turns out, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant might have had something to do about what eventually led to an ugly parting of ways between the […]

Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets may have left the NBA bubble disappointed after an early playoff exit, but he apparently made the day of their hotel housekeepers once he left. Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News first reported Tuesday that Westbrook left an $8,000 tip for the housekeepers of the Grand Floridian hotel where […]

A new name has emerged as a serious candidate for the opening at head coach for the Houston Rockets. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, player development coach John Lucas is being considered by the Rockets, and this is primarily because of his relationship with stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Lucas […]

Another season, another disappointing playoff exit for the Houston Rockets. Though they’ve managed to make it to the postseason for the past eight years since the James Harden era began in H-Town, this year unfortunately also marks their 8th straight playoff exit in the hands of their MVP. But, it’s quite unfair to put the […]

Nina Westbrook and her husband, Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook, are embracing their new roles as teachers for their three children. On Thursday, Nina posted a video showing Russell in his current job as at-home educator for the couple’s young twins, Skye and Jordan. Today’s topic: colors. In the video, Westbrook can be seen encouraging […]

One. That is the number of MVP titles Russell Westbrook has to his name. The explosive 6-foot-3 point guard bagged the award during his historic 2016-17 campaign. Did he deserve that award? Absolutely. Would it have been a complete travesty if he actually didn’t win the trophy that year? Probably not. This is what we’re […]

With the Houston Rockets failing to advance beyond the second round for the first time in the Russell Westbrook-James Harden backcourt, the second year in a row, and the third time in four years, it is clear that the “small ball” philosophy the franchise has been built around does not work when push comes to […]

The Denver Nuggets came up with a huge win on Tuesday in Game 3 of their Western Conference Finals matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets’ star pairing of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray was outstanding on the evening, and as it turns out, this dynamic duo is making history with their run. Murray […]

The Houston Rockets appear to be on the brink of blowing up their team. They’ve already parted ways with long-time head coach Mike D’Antoni, and according to the rumor mill, the Rockets front office are already looking at the possibility of trading away Russell Westbrook. According to an anonymous NBA executive, the New York Knicks […]

Another year, another disappointment for the Houston Rockets. It seems like a premature NBA playoff exit has become an annual tradition for the squad. After getting rolled over by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is once again left to ponder things: Are we doing it wrong? […]

At the end of the day, if the Houston Rockets are ever going to break through with James Harden at the helm, they need their roster to execute in the playoffs; there’s no coaching godsend waiting in the wings. The Rockets came up short yet again in the playoffs this season — and they could’ve […]

There was very little doubt that major changes that were in store for the Houston Rockets following yet another disappointing exit in the playoffs. Houston had quite a run, eliminating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round in an epic seven-game duel, and they seemed to be in a great position to mount an […]