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Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey admits he hated Russell Westbrook when the former MVP was with the Oklahoma City Thunder. There’s arguably no one in the league who plays with the passion and energy which Westbrook has. It’s one of the reasons Thunder fans loved Westbrook. Win or lose, you know what you’re going […]

For former NBA player-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins claims Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook is looking like Shaquille O’Neal in the way he dominates the paint. According to Perkins, he changed Westbrook’s name to Russell Westbrook O’Neal because of the way he’s punishing opponents in the paint. He acknowledged Giannis Antetokounmpo’s supreme abilities, but he was more […]

Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets have been on a tear as of late, winning their last six games prior to taking on the lowly New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday. However, that winning streak was surprisingly snapped, as they were ambushed by the third-worst team in the Eastern Conference, 125-123. Westbrook, […]

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is one of the biggest high-flyers in the NBA. He showed off his jumping skills on Monday against Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets. Robinson caught an alley-oop slam from Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton to get the MSG crowd on its feet: Robinson came into Monday averaging 9.4 […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook was telling him the game is too easy for him right now while he was dominating the Boston Celtics on Saturday in Boston on national television. Westbrook put up 41 points against the Celtics in 43 minutes, […]

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics squared off in a marquee matchup on Saturday night in a thrilling overtime contest that ultimately resulted in the Rockets earning their sixth straight win by a score of 111-110. Both teams still find themselves jockeying for playoff position in the final two months of the regular season. The […]

Russell Westbrook has always exuded confidence, but James Harden has noticed something different as he’s watched his All-Star teammate on the Houston Rockets improve in recent weeks. After the latest stellar Westbrook performance (41 points, 16-27 FG) in Houston’s 111-110 OT victory over the Boston Celtics, Harden gushed over Westbrook, who propelled the Rockets to […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden had a tough night on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Harden shot just 7-of-24 from the field and committed five turnovers, though the Rockets were able to escape with a win thanks in part to the heroics of Russell Westbrook. In fact, Harden may have provided an early omen […]

The Houston Rockets have been on a roll since they turned into the Pocket Rockets. They are now winners of six straight and 10 of their last 12 contests after squeezing past the similarly surging Boston Celtics with a 111-110 thriller on Saturday. Russell Westbrook led the charge with a monster 41 points on an […]

Russell Westbrook is just the second player in Houston Rockets franchise history to record at least 30 straight 20-point games. James Harden has done so three different times.  Russell Westbrook is just the second player in @HoustonRockets history to record at least 30 straight 20-point games. James Harden has done so three different times, including once […]

Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics take on James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Walker could return to the lineup after missing games this week due to his knee injury, although nothing has been confirmed yet. The Celtics’ floor general spoke to Rachel Nichols of ESPN about the challenge of facing […]

The NBA won’t rescind the technical foul Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook received on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Westbrook yelled “And-1” after making a layup, and the ref decided to call a technical foul on the Rockets star: The NBA confirmed the technical given to Russell Westbrook after this bucket👇 last night […]

Russell Westbrook received some high praise from rookie Ja Morant after his Houston Rockets handed the Memphis Grizzlies a convincing 140-112 defeat. Westbrook had 33 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in a showstopping offensive performance that saw Houston score 35 or more in every quarter. Morant said Westbrook is “highly disrespected” as a star […]

Everything has worked out for Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook this season when he stopped taking threes and started bulldozing his way to the rim more often. Since then, the Rockets’ point guard has been having an impressive but relatively quiet season, pouring in 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. Rookie of […]

The Houston Rockets are fortunate to have such a talented duo in James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Their outstanding performance in the last two games would remind some fans of the dominance another big pairing showcased during the nineties. NBA Stats revealed after Houston’s 140-112 dominance over the Memphis Grizzlies that their performance harks back […]

If Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook is known for one thing, it’s his passion. And while that passion has served Westbrook well throughout his 12-year career, it can sometimes get him into some sticky situations. On Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies, Westbrook received his 14th technical foul of the season after staring down Grizzlies […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant already has a huge fan in former NBA MVP point guard Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets. Ahead of Houston’s Wednesday bout with Memphis, Westbrook called the leading Rookie of the Year candidate an “unbelievable talent” when asked about his thoughts on facing Morant. “I never worry about […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta believes the Chris Paul-Russell Westbrook trade worked out for both Houston and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets are 37-20 on the season, while the Thunder are a surprising 35-22: “Everything worked out,” Fertitta told  Kirk Bohls of The Austin American-Statesman. “I think Chris is having a great year at […]

The Utah Jazz gave two-time reigning Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert the assignment of guarding Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday. Shockingly, Westbrook was not amused by this. Russ torched Gobert and the Jazz for 34 points on 14-of-26 shooting, leading Houston to a 120-110 road win that left both […]

The Utah Jazz once again tried their hand at another gimmick defense in an attempt to slow down the Houston Rockets. This time, they matched up their 7-foot-1 defensive anchor Rudy Gobert on Houston’s jump-out-of-the-gym speedster Russell Westbrook. After Houston’s 120-110 victory, Westbrook spoke about the defensive scheme that Utah deployed on him on Saturday, […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook doesn’t want to be known as the “bad guy.” But during Thursday’s 135-105 pummeling of the Golden State Warriors, he looked to be every bit of that, still hellbent in proving he’s the man in a game that was already out of hand. Technical No. 13 on the season for […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder has felt a different vibe in the locker room since Russell Westbrook departed to play next to longtime friend James Harden and the Houston Rockets. Schroder only played one season with Westbrook, but he already sees something different in the air. “I mean, Russell’s my guy,” said Schroder, […]

Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook got himself booted out of his team’s match against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Thursday. With Houston up by a massive margin of 35 points with 6:05 remaining in regulation, the fiery combo guard for the Rockets appeared to taunt several members of the Warriors squad sitting […]

It’s no secret that Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook has hops for days. The 31-year-old high-flyer once again showcased his hang time on Thursday night, adjusting his shot midair against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Arena. Looking at a sea of white shirts in the paint, Westbrook bull-rushed his way to the […]

Say the name Russell Westbrook in a name-association game and words like athletic, rampaging, all-out, and intense are soon to pop out of everyone’s mouths. Upon coming to the Houston Rockets, James Harden wanted the city he now calls home to see another side of his new partner in crime. It was a wet day […]

Among his many accolades, Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook has GQ cover to add to his list of achievements. The former NBA MVP shares the cover of the illustrious men’s fashion magazine with co-star and teammate James Harden. In an interview with the magazine, Westbrook boldly came out against the “signature sneaker” trend, […]

The Houston Rockets were one of the biggest winners coming out of the trade deadline. With the addition of veteran swingman Robert Covington, the Rockets further bolstered their squad and increased their chances of winning the title this season. James Harden and Russell Westbrook seem to agree with this notion, and they even believed it […]

James Harden had a short-lived stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder, never getting signed past his rookie contract and traded to the Houston Rockets. Many thought he was pried from former teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant way too soon, yet The Beard never discussed returning to OKC for a reunion. Harden and Westbrook opened […]

New Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green played with Russell Westbrook and James Harden on the Oklahoma City Thunder back in the day. Now, Green is reuniting with the two MVP’s on the Rockets. The veteran swingman is excited to play with Harden and Westbrook again and help Houston win a championship come playoff time: Forward […]

Houston Rockets former MVP winner Russell Westbrook had very little impact on Sunday in what was a historically successful All-Star Game. The 31-year-old — making his ninth All-Star appearance in his career — logged 27 minutes during the contest (second only in his team to Ben Simmons who played 29 minutes), but finished with only […]

With money for their chosen charities up for grabs, Team Giannis and Team LeBron figured in an intense NBA All-Star Game on Sunday at United Center. So much so, that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has decided to do whatever it takes to distract their opponents from scoring. With 12.4 ticks remaining in a tight […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook dropped the “next question” line from his repertoire before the season started. Westbrook used to say “next question” when Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer Berry Tramel would ask him a question. The All-Star guard has been polite with the Rockets media this season because he is no longer letting […]

Prior to his summer move to the Houston Rockets, Russell Westbrook astoundingly averaged a triple-double for three consecutive seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also bagged the MVP title back in the 2016-17 season in what was truly a historic season for the nine-time All-Star. This season, Westbrook’s numbers have dipped, and the fact […]

For Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni, if opposing teams continue fielding centers against Russell Westbrook, then the former MVP will get in the Hall of Fame a lot quicker. Per Mark Berman of Fox 26, D’Antoni shared his thoughts after the Rockets’ heartbreaking 114-113 loss to the Utah Jazz on Sunday. In the defeat, […]

With the 2020 Summer Olympics set to take place in Tokyo, Japan between late July and early August, the United States is surely primed to dominate the competition in a variety of different events — men’s basketball included. Only recently, Team USA narrowed down its list of players to 44 finalists with the 2020 Sumner […]

Russell Westbrook has played better since the Houston Rockets moved to a small-ball lineup, and it appears that’s exactly why Houston moved on from Clint Capela. The Rockets traded Capela to the Atlanta Hawks in a four-team deal that landed them Robert Covington. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Daryl Morey and Co. pulled the […]

In one possession, Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets faced up with Utah Jazz defensive stalwart Rudy Gobert. In a matchup between the two titans, it was the former MVP who won over the two-time Defensive Player of the Year awardee. For Westbrook, shot-blocker or not, he attacks them all with vicious intent. Russ attacks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell flat on Thursday night at the Staples Center. The Houston Rockets came to town and handed the top team in the Western Conference a loss on their home floor, 121-111. Although the NBA’s leading scorer, James Harden, had a rough night offensively scoring only 14 points, Russell Westbrook picked up […]

Russell Westbrook is thriving with the Houston Rockets, making their big four-team trade involving Clint Capela look like a masterstroke. However, the dominant 121-111 triumph over the Los Angeles Lakers meant something more for the Brodie. Westbrook is a Los Angeles native and mourned with the rest of the city when Kobe Bryant passed away. […]