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Houston Rockets superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook both used the NBA hiatus to work on their bodies, and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade believes that spells trouble for the other 21 teams in Orlando, Florida. “Skinny James Harden” took NBA Twitter by storm. The 2018 MVP lost a ton of weight during the […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook didn’t get his first tattoo until Father’s Day of this year. Westbrook and his wife, Nina, got matching tattoos of their kids’ names. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBrwfyunOWK/?utm_source=ig_embed Westbrook was one of the few NBA stars who didn’t have tattoos on his body until a month ago. Back in 2018, Russ said […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni made a not-so-bold prediction ahead of the restart of the 2019-20 season. With less than a full month left before the NBA restarts at Walt Disney World in Orlando, D’Antoni predicts his star point guard Russell Westbrook will be even more efficient in his return, according to Kelly Iko […]

Paul George reminisced about a tough but necessary phone call he had with Russell Westbrook after learning he could be traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Los Angeles Clippers. The former Thunder star wing spoke with comedian Kevin Hart of the LOL Network, recalling the experience in a recent of “Cold As Balls” […]

During an interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report, San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan spoke about the protest he, Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook and rapper Kendrick Lamar attended in Compton, California. DeRozan says he saw a black man get beat up by Compton police officers and immediately called his high […]

Kevin Durant is not exactly the most likable player in the NBA. He sort of has that love-him-or-hate him vibe going for him, and is certainly one of the most polarizing superstars in the league. This wasn’t always the case for Durant, though. During his younger years, he once held an image of being a […]

At 31, Kevin Durant is already one of the most accomplished scorers in NBA history. He has won four scoring titles, his career scoring average (27.0 PPG) ranks sixth all-time, with .493/.381/.883 shooting splits. His unique skill set has rendered him one of the most devastating, versatile, and effortless shot-makers in league history. Most significantly, […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook has been making a considerable amount of noise of late with regards to the social issues that have gripped the nation. Recently, the former MVP winner provided some advice for people — especially the kids — who have decided to fight for what they believe in. According to Westbrook, one […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is a father to three beautiful children. With that said, the former MVP admitted on Saturday that one of the reasons he’s been so active in instilling change in America is because he doesn’t want his kids to grow up fearing the police. Russell Westbrook: “I don't want […]

The Houston Rockets lost a bit of steam prior to the suspension of the 2019-20 campaign, but general manager Daryl Morey believes his team is still primed to win it all once the season resumes on July 30. The 47-year-old outspoken executive appeared on FOX Sports’ First Things First on Friday and made his thoughts […]

The Houston Rockets are reportedly looking to sign free agent guard Tyler Johnson to bolster their All-Star backcourt featuring former NBA MVPs Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reported that the Rockets, along with the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, are interested in inking the 6-foot-3 combo guard […]

Given everything that has been going on in the nation today, there is no denying that this year’s Juneteenth holiday is going to be the most relevant it has ever been in decades. According to reports, Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook intends to take part in the commemoration of the holiday in Tulsa. Yahoo Sports […]

The Houston Rockets will face some real questions once the 2019-20 NBA season restarts on July 30. Mired in the sixth spot in the West, the Rockets can jockey for position or even slide to the seventh spot if they’re not careful during the remaining eight games of the regular season. These are the three […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden understands the risks of playing basketball again at the bubble games in Orlando, Florida. The former MVP, however, is willing to do “whatever it takes” to make the games at Walt Disney World safe for everyone, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Iko also reports that Rockets star point guard […]

Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook is widening his horizons by trying his hand at producing a documentary. As confirmed by production company Blackfin, the one-time NBA MVP will spearhead a project about the infamous 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Russell Westbrook’s docuseries is expected to be released around the 100th anniversary of the gruesome […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook helped lead the protest against racial injustice in Compton, California. Westbrook, who was born in Long Beach, CA, told protesters “Protect your team. Protect your family. In times like this we need to stick together.” He also asked for a moment of silence. .@russwest44 spoke at a protest in Compton. […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook is taking the lead in trying to commute the sentence of Oklahoma man Julius Jones, who is currently on death row after being convicted of a 1999 murder — something that Jones vehemently denies to this very day. Westbrook was joined by Detroit Pistons veteran Blake Griffin, and Atlana Hawks […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook’s NSFW-filled words apparently stuck with Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr. While talking to Bill Murray in his “Flying Coach” podcast with Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, Kerr recalled one of his favorite quotes of all time and it came from the 2016-17 NBA MVP. Via Drew Shiller of NBC […]

Russell Westbrook is an MVP on and off the floor. With that said, it is not surprising that his NBA career earnings will be at $338,048,478 once his current contract with the Houston Rockets expires, per Spotrac. The Seattle SuperSonics drafted Westbrook out of UCLA with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft. The […]

Sacramento Kings speedy point guard De’Aaron Fox does not take calling other basketball players “heroes.” Fox, 22, responded to a story shared by NBC Sports California’s Kings coverage reporting the former Kentucky guard and rising NBA star idolized current Houston Rockets superstar guard Russell Westbrook. Fox, however, did call Westbrook, the former NBA MVP with […]

Russell Westbrook will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer one day whenever he decides to retire from the NBA. He’s the only player in NBA history to average a triple-double in three consecutive years. That’s something you usually only see in video games. Westbrook has career NBA averages of 23.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 8.3 […]

Russell Westbrook was the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft. Since that time, the California native has made $205,415,040 through NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The Seattle SuperSonics drafted Westbrook out of UCLA. The explosive guard signed a two-year, $7.25 million rookie contract with Seattle. Westbrook averaged 15.3 points and 5.3 assists as a rookie. […]

After Boston Celtics wingman Jayson Tatum finalized a deal with Jordan Brand last June, he said the fact that Michael Jordan reached out to him was a unique honor. “Nobody signs with Jordan without getting his approval so just having that honor of having him reaching out, wanting me to be a part of the […]

If dunking is an art form, then Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook should be viewed as a master craftsman. The NBA has known several great rim rockers over the years, but few have matched Westbrook’s explosive power. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at what we believe to be the best dunks of […]

It is no secret that the playing style of Utah Jazz dynamic guard Donovan Mitchell has often been compared to that of Houston Rockets high-flyer Russell Westbrook. The two, after all, use their athleticism to the fullest and carry the same score-first mentality. In a video interview with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, however, Mitchell admitted that […]

While not the only metric used to qualify a player’s greatness, the number of rings a player has is often used as a trump card in basketball debates. All-time NBA greats like Bill Russell and Michael Jordan consistently led their teams to championship wins and have their resumes boosted because of it. However, while winning […]

The Golden State Warriors franchise was established in 1946 (then the Philadelphia Warriors), and it has had a long line of success through the decades. However, it is a known fact that this team’s most successful stint came during the mid-/late-2010’s as they won an unprecedented three titles in five seasons. It was also in […]

During his appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook told an awesome and funny Michael Jordan story. Westbrook spoke about the time he was around 10 or 11 and went to a Jordan camp in California. At the end of the camp, all the kids were lining […]

Before he came into the NBA, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant said Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook was his favorite player. Just like Westbrook, once the ball tips, Morant only has one friend on the court and that’s the ball itself. The Grizzlies rookie is a fierce competitor who doesn’t back down from anyone […]

Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook is a fierce competitor on the court. With a motor that won’t quit and a gritty style of play, he’s one of the toughest matchups in the league. Simply put, he doesn’t take any flak, as several fans have learned over the years. In this piece, we’ll take a look […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook has just donated 650 computers to help kids in need across Houston. The nine-time All-Star made the generous donation in order to help the children carry on with their education in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Through his Why Not? Foundation, the Rockets guard joined in on the city’s […]

It’s been over a month since the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, the league office is still investigating on how it can resume the season at some point this year. With the NBA on hiatus, it’s probably a good time to reflect on the 2019-20 season so far. The […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas joined Quentin Richardson and Darius Marius for a lengthy Instagram Live session, and they became engaged in a pretty awesome debate about an intriguing question: who’s better, prime Derrick Rose or prime Russell Westbrook? When presented with the loaded query, Arenas had to take a few seconds to figure out […]

NBA players could soon be forced to “refund” part of their salaries if the league decides to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Players could be forced to forgo a portion of their salary under the Force Majeure clause. A potential 25% of player salaries would be […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter has played for five teams in the NBA. He has played with many great players but for him, his favorite teammates of all time are Russel Westbrook and Steven Adams. Kanter, who spent two and a half seasons with the Thunder, said that after their 2016 Western Conference Finals […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley made an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up Monday morning, and shared some major praise for some of the newest inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. When host Mike Greenberg asked Chuck about his memories of facing a young Kobe Bryant at […]

Charles Barkley dished out some noteworthy praise for soon-to-be Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett and Russell Westbrook, two players Chuck is very familiar with thanks to his time in the NBA and covering it. The popular TNT analyst was quick to point out these two players’ intensity during an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up” on […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook sent out congratulations to the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class, one headlined by NBA greats Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. Westbrook hailed the trio as inspiring athletes and people, saying each of them “inspired me as a young buck growing up.” Kobe, KG and Duncan inspired a […]

Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Donovan Mitchell and Zion Williamson could reportedly participate in the H-O-R-S-E competition the NBA and ESPN are working on, per Andrew Marchand of The New York Post. Names I've heard that could be involved are Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Donovan Mitchell & possibly Zion Williamson. None are confirmed yet. https://t.co/fFcdqD08vu — […]