Russell Westbrook Articles - Page 62

When the Houston Rockets swung a deal to acquire Russell Westbrook in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder over the summer, just about everyone wondered how it was going to work. Yes, the Rockets were able to unload Chris Paul’s contract, but they also took on Westbrook’s, and the idea of a Westbrook-James Harden […]

Retired NBA point guard and basketball analyst Gary Payton grew up in the days of the pass-first point guard that looked to serve the table first and foremost before looking for their own shots. This is why it’s no surprise that the former Seattle Supersonics star thought much less of the current breed of superstar […]

The perception of the conventional NBA point guard has evolved over time. But from Bob Cousy and Walt Frazier to John Stockton and Jason Kidd, the point guard position always meant the player that could control the game and run the offense. That all changed when Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook entered the league. Here […]

In a game where his Houston Rockets teammate James Harden surpassed Paul Pierce for eighth all-time in career 3-pointers made, former NBA MVP point guard Russell Westbrook produced his own thunderous highlight. Against the Orlando Magic, Westbrook threw down a transition slam dunk with a courtesy headbutt before getting back on defense. Westbrook dishing out […]

Russell Westbrook made history on Saturday after helping the Houston Rockets take down the Phoenix Suns, 115-109. Westbrook recorded a triple-double of 24 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists to pace the Rockets to victory. In the process, the explosive guard moved up to 18th on the NBA’s all-time assists list, passing Tony Parker who […]

Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets has had his fair share of clutch moments in his career, and his most recent one came in a thrilling game against the defending champion Toronto Raptors on the road. The 12-year veteran went zooming down the lane, careening into Marc Gasol, before finishing a tough and-one layup: Russell […]

As a result of his offseason trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul hasn’t had much conversation with his former Rockets teammate, James Harden. Paul came to the Thunder in July as part of their deal with the Rockets to acquire Russell Westbrook. Paul spoke fondly of his time in Houston, but there were […]

The Houston Rockets fell to the San Antonio Spurs in double overtime on Tuesday night, despite the fact that James Harden racked up 50 points and the Rockets held a 16-point lead midway through the fourth quarter. There was plenty of controversy surrounding this game due to a controversial call on a James Harden dunk […]

Dennis Schröder had a rude awakening upon lacing up his Nike KDs after being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, quickly catching on to the organization’s utter repugnance for anything with Kevin Durant’s name or brand. Former franchise star Russell Westbrook didn’t let it slip either during his lone year next to Schröder: “Even Russ […]

Remember this past summer, when the NBA was like a turnstile of “what big move will happen next”? Blockbusters were happening in the middle of the night and the Western Conference went from being deep to an utter war zone. Well, things have quieted down considerably since then. There has not been a single trade […]

It’s Thanksgiving, and it’s a chance for NBA players to take a break from the daily grind and spend time with their families, friends and loved ones. Sure enough, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Houston Rockets dynamo Russell Westbrook, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love and other NBAers did not waste the opportunity to make […]

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn has crash landed on the scene during his rookie season and while he has made his name primarily on the offensive side of the court, during the second quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets, it was a defensive play that he made against Rockets guard Russell Westbrook that […]

The NBA has assessed a Flagrant 1 foul on Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook two days after he shoved Dallas Mavericks point-forward Luka Doncic. The said showing happened in the third quarter of the Mavs’ 137-123 win on Sunday. HOU’s Russell Westbrook assessed Flagrant 1 upon league review for his contact against DAL’s Luka Dončić […]

On paper, the pairing of Russell Westbrook and James Harden seemed like a great idea for the Houston Rockets — and it still might be. So far, though, the experiment hasn’t worked as planned. The Rockets acquired Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder in July. As part of the deal, Houston sent Chris Paul, two […]

The Houston Rockets suffered their third straight loss on Sunday at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, but Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook remains confident that his team will get back on track. After the game, Westbrook told reporters that he is “not worried” about Houston’s recent losing streak. In fact, he contradicted the notion […]

Paul George and the L.A. Clippers defeated Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets on Friday night, 122-119. The game saw Kawhi Leonard, Lou Williams and Paul George exchange huge shots with James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and Clint Capela. Friday night also marked the first time in two years that George and Westbrook were on opposite […]

It was a thrilling contest at the Staples Center on Friday, as the Los Angeles Clippers escaped with a hard-fought 122-119 victory against the Houston Rockets. There was an air of intensity throughout the contest, and as it turns out, it even spilled over following the final buzzer. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports that […]

Kawhi Leonard and the L.A. Clippers defeated James Harden and the Houston Rockets on Friday night in downtown Los Angeles, 122-119. The matchup was tight the entire way, but the Clippers overcame a six-point deficit with just over a minute to play in the fourth quarter to win the game. With two minutes remaining in […]

Russell Westbrook badly missed a wide-open and potentially go-ahead three-pointer that would have put the Houston Rockets up by two in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter. The Los Angeles Clippers not only appreciated the brick but it also brought immense joy to point guard Patrick Beverley who quickly taunted the former Most Valuable […]

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Paul George knew the Houston Rockets were going to be lethal with Russell Westbrook and James Harden leading the charge. While some around the league questioned whether the Westbrook-Harden pairing would work, George — who played two seasons with Westbrook — knew it was going to be fine. “I knew […]

Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets practiced at UCLA on Thursday, the college Westbrook played at. The UCLA basketball practice facility is called “Russell Westbrook Court.” The Rockets superstar says he’s “blessed and thankful’” to have the UCLA practice facility named after him. “It’s always a surreal feeling for me because of where I came […]

A lot of people were quite skeptical about the reunion of former Oklahoma City Thunder teammates James Harden and Russell Westbrook with the Houston Rockets over the summer. The pair of former MVPs, after all, are ball-dominant guards who are most effective when they take over majority of the possessions. But as far as player-turned-ESPN […]

The sartorial exploits of Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook are renowned far and wide, though many of his outfit choices will have people saying “why?” rather than his signature phrase “why not?” One person who will not be following Westbrook’s zany fashion antics is Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis. AD called Russ his brother, […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant is a combination of Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving and Rajon Rondo. Ja Morant is what I’m watching tonight!!! Kid is combination of Russ, Kyrie and Rondo. — Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) November 19, 2019 Morant has been nothing […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is still knocking off the rust after undergoing two offseason procedures. Westbrook, who has never been an efficient scorer, is shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 22.7 percent from beyond the arc for the Rockets in 12 games. However, Westbrook’s elite speed and finishing skills have been […]

James Harden continues to take on most of the offensive load for the Houston Rockets and his teammate and fellow superstar Russell Westbrook is fine with that. In fact, Westbrook recently vowed to help his backcourt mate become one of the best scorers of all time, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. “Amazing, I […]

Despite some recent struggles, the Portland Trail Blazers have one of the best overall duos and NBA backcourts in the league today. With the tandem of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum leading the way, the Trail Blazers can always be dangerous even when things aren’t exactly going according to plan in the Pacific Northwest. However, […]

Count Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts as someone who thinks the Houston Rockets are going to be fine with James Harden and Russell Westbrook playing with each other in the backcourt. When the Rockets acquired Westbrook over the summer from the Oklahoma City Thunder, many pundits questioned whether the two MVPs could co-exist […]

Damian Lillard nonchalantly turned down the noise surrounding his rivalry with Russell Westbrook, now that the Portland Trail Blazers are set to face the Houston Rockets on Monday. Lillard ensured to send Westbrook’s Oklahoma City Thunder home in Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs, waving goodbye to Paul George and the rest […]

James Harden just passed his Houston Rockets teammate Russell Westbrook in the NBA all-time scoring list in the team’s 111-102 home win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Harden, who finished with a game-high 44 points, recorded the 19,088-point of his career, as he took over the number 55th spot previously held by Westbrook who […]

After a 3-3 start to their 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign, the Houston Rockets are winners of five straight games and are currently tied with the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets for the second best record (8-3) in the Western Conference. A big reason is the improved dynamic between superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook, […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook will play on Friday against the Indiana Pacers and rest on Saturday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Russell Westbrook will sit in tomorrow's game, per Mike D'Antoni. — Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) November 15, 2019 The Rockets are 8-3 on the season. They want to make sure Westbrook is fresh […]

The beef that exists between Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley flared up again on Wednesday night, when the Houston Rockets served as hosts to the Los Angeles Clippers. James Harden led Houston to a 102-93 victory, notching a team-high 47 points, seven assists, six rebounds and three steals. Westbrook, who joined the Rockets this offseason, […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has a very different estimation of Los Angeles Clippers resident pest Patrick Beverley than Russell Westbrook. Following a 102-93 victory, Westbrook threw more logs of wood into the fire, telling reporters Beverley isn’t the lockdown defender he claims to be: “Pat Bev trick y’all, man, like he playing defense,” […]

The fiery duel between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers came to an end, and it was the Rockets who came out on top. Thanks to James Harden’s dominance and Russell Westbrook’s support, Houston managed to tame a competitive Clippers team that had Kawhi Leonard finish with a stat line of 26-12-7. However, Westbrook […]

Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook has spent most of the past few seasons doing things that few in the NBA have ever done before. On Wednesday, Westbrook made more personal history, accomplishing something that even he had never pulled off in his career — committing four personal fouls in the first quarter. Russ just […]

The Houston Rockets have had to make some adjustments to jump to a 7-3 start to the 2019-20 season, but for bench cog Austin Rivers, there is no one making a bigger tweak than Russell Westbrook. In a recent piece by Michael Pina of SB Nation, Rivers explained how Westbrook has adjusted his game and […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook has moved to 19th on the NBA’s all-time assists list. Westbrook passed NBA icon Bob Cousy on the list. If everything works well for the former MVP, then he has a chance to break into the top 15 assist leaders of all-time. Rajon Rondo of the Los Angeles Lakers is […]

All summer long, the question surrounding the Houston Rockets seemed to be about how Russell Westbrook and James Harden would coexist on the floor. However, NBA legend and former Rockets star Clyde Drexler is more concerned about the supporting cast. Although Drexler feels that Harden will have no trouble scoring and sees Westbrook racking up […]