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In his first game with the Houston Rockets, Russell Westbrook was his usual productive self. The former MVP finished with 13 points, two rebounds and six assists in 21 minutes against the Toronto Raptors while shooting 4-of-10 from the field and 1-of-6 from beyond the arc. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni liked what he saw […]

Russell Westbrook joined the Rockets this summer, reuniting with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate James Harden. Tuesday marked their first game together on Houston’s roster, and the dynamic duo put on quite a show. Though the Rockets were defeated by the Toronto Raptors in Tuesday’s matchup, 134-129, Harden and Westbrook proved that they still share […]

Several prominent NBA players have already stated that they intend to participate in the 2020 Olympic Games, including All-Stars Steph Curry and Damian Lillard Now, however, Houston Rockets All-Stars Russell Westbrook and James Harden are throwing their names in the proverbial hat. Westbrook, who joined the Rockets this summer, says he “would love to” participate […]

In season’s past, Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams may have given up a few rebounds to Russell Westbrook. Now that Russ has been traded to the Houston Rockets, though, Adams admits there are times when he has to remind himself to grab the loose balls: “Now it’s just a bit more traditional sort […]

The feeling is very different in the Oklahoma City Thunder organization, as the last original member of the franchise is no longer there. Russell Westbrook, the last vestige of the organization that relocated from Seattle to OKC, is gone for good, and Steven Adams has noticed the palpable difference: “Someone was there, and now they’re […]

Amidst all the controversy the team has been involved in of late, the Houston Rockets have been given a bit of a boost with news of new recruit Russell Westbrook being probable to play for Tuesday’s preseason matchup against the Toronto Raptors. In other news … Rockets guard Russell Westbrook listed as probable to play […]

Few things can faze NBA superstars like James Harden nowadays. But it’s a safe bet to think that even he will be fazed even for just a little bit if The Logo was the person who talks to him. The Houston Rockets were playing the Los Angeles Clippers for their first preseason game, so it’s […]

Russell Westbrook and Paul George may not be on the same team anymore, but that doesn’t mean that they cannot still be friends off the court. Westbrook’s interaction with his former teammate’s parents prove just that. Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints caught the Houston Rockets guard chatting up with George’s parents before his team’s preseason match […]

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Paul George and Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook shared a nice moment together in Hawaii. The Clippers and Rockets were playing each other in a preseason game. Both Westbrook and George didn’t play, but the stars met up at half-court and exchanged pleasantries. Former #Thunder teammates Paul George and […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook is looking very quick and his knees haven’t been an issue in Houston’s night scrimmages and practices, according to Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic. Westbrook had a minor procedure on his surgically repaired right knee after the 2019 playoffs ended. He also had surgery on his left hand to repair […]

Russell Westbrook is just getting settled with the Houston Rockets when the collegiate sporting world was rattled by the latest news about athletes getting paid for their services. California recently passed a law that will allow student-athletes of varying sports to get paid for their services. This legislation also allows student-athletes to hire agents and […]

When one sees a headline involving Russell Westbrook and reports, one’s thoughts immediately drift to venomous barbs from Brodie as well as his trademark “no comment” response from seasons past. However, that was the old Russ, who played for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now that Westbrook is a member of the Houston Rockets alongside his […]

Mike D’Antoni says superstar guard Russell Westbrook will sit out the Houston Rockets’ preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Hawaii, but will play at least one of their two games against the Toronto Raptors in Japan. After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s season ended in the first round of the playoffs, Westbrook had surgery […]

Mike D’Antoni has already put some thought into how to make the most of the Houston Rockets’ star pairing of James Harden and Russell Westbrook. The veteran head coach already made it known he plans to utilize his best players’ strengths and plans to keep either Westbrook or Harden on the floor at all times. […]

With Russell Westbrook set to make his debut for his new team, the Houston Rockets, it appears that at least one of his former teammates from the Oklahoma City Thunder is very much looking forward to the first matchup against their former cornerstone superstar. For his part, Thunder wing Andre Roberson admitted he is excited […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni provided an update with regards to Russell Westbrook’s status during Monday morning’s media availability. Westbrook, who was traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Rockets this offseason, is still recovering from an offseason knee procedure. D’Antoni says Russ is healthy, but the team is taking a cautious approach […]

Several Rockets teammates were given the opportunity to come on-stage during Meek Mill’s Legendary Night’s Tour stop in Houston over the weekend, including James Harden, Russell Westbrook, PJ Tucker and Austin Rivers. After making their way onto the stage, the four teammates were seen dancing and hyping up the crowd. Patrons in attendance cheered in […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook is expected to sit out the first two preseason games and make his preseason debut when team plays the Toronto Raptors on Oct. 8 and 10 in Japan, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Earlier on Monday, Westbrook was scratched from taking part on the first preseason game against […]

The Houston Rockets don’t plan to trot out newly acquired star Russell Westbrook in Monday’s preseason game against the Shanghai Sharks, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. The organization is exercising proper caution, given that Westbrook was recently cleared to take up five-on-five workouts. Westbrook’s easy-going schedule was largely expected, considering he’s coming off yet another […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook believes it’s important for players on the team to bond off the court. The Rockets will be playing in Hawaii during the preseason, a trip which Westbrook says is going to give the team an opportunity to spend time with each other. Russell Westbrook on Hawaii trip: "I […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook says his job is to “make the game easier for everybody.” Westbrook believes the preseason is going to be important so he and his new teammates can get accustomed to one another. Russell Westbrook on the importance of preseason for him: "It's very important. Getting adjusted to me […]

The Houston Rockets are coming off a disappointing season that saw them fall, once again, to the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 Western Conference Playoffs following their heartbreaking, classic Western Conference Finals series in 2018, which went to 7 games. In response, proactive General Manager Daryl Morey sprung into action and landed superstar Russell […]

The offseason featured a bevy of shocking signings and trades that completely altered the landscape of the NBA, and when the Los Angeles Lakers’ veteran pickup Jared Dudley was asked which newly-formed pairing would be the toughest, he had no choice but to name two. Not surprisingly, both duos play in the Western Conference – […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook says he doesn’t have to have the ball to impact the game. Because both James Harden and Westbrook are ball-dominant stars, pundits around the league have questions about whether the two MVPs will be able to coexist and lead the Rockets to a championship. Westbrook, who has averaged […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook says “next question” has been dropped from his repertoire. Westbrook used to say “next question” when Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer Berry Tramel would ask him a question. Russell Westbrook says with a smile that “next question” has been dropped from his repertoire. “I’m in a new place […]

Former NBA MVP point guard Russell Westbrook arrived on the scene for the Houston Rockets on Friday for the team’s annual media day. With questions swirling about how Westbrook will mesh with his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate James Harden, the 30-year-old floor general dryly revealed who his “only” friend on the hardwood is: Spalding. […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook says teaming up with James Harden in Houston is going to be “scary” for opponents this upcoming season. Harden has led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons, while Westbrook has averaged a triple-double three seasons in a row. Houston is the only team in the NBA with two […]

Any fear Houston Rockets fans felt about new star Russell Westbrook’s knee issues have been temporarily alleviated. On Friday morning, the enigmatic guard announced that despite the knee scope, he’ll be ready to play on opening night: Russell Westbrook on his recovery from a spring knee scope: “I feel like I’m in a good place. […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden was ecstatic about the chance to play with longtime friend Russell Westbrook and confident in Mike D’Antoni’s leadership as a head coach to lead them. “I’m very excited…. tomorrow (when training camp starts) is the beginning and journey to something great,” said Harden, according to Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic. […]

James Harden and Russell Westbrook have been reunited in Houston. At this point, it’s not clear how well the two stars will perform together, but Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says he is planning to have one of them on the floor at all times in the coming season: #Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni on Russ […]

As part of Friday’s media day, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni noted that he isn’t planning on changing Russell Westbrook’s play style in the coming season: “We need Russell to be Russell,” D’Antoni said, per ESPN’s Tim McMahon. You don’t want to change him. He’s an MVP.” Westbrook, now 30 years of age, was […]

Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Hamidou Diallo says Russell Westbrook and Paul George are still his “brothers” despite both stars getting traded this offseason. George is on the Los Angeles Clippers now, while Westbrook is on the Houston Rockets. Diallo says you never want to see anyone get traded, but the bonds he and the rest […]

The Houston Rockets are coming off a 2018-19 NBA campaign in which they won 53 games and made it to the second round of the playoffs, where they were ultimately bounced by the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets losing to the Warriors in the playoffs? We’ve never heard that one before. But after losing to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan is tasked of helping the team rebuild after losing All-Stars Russell Westbrook and Paul George during the offseason. Both players requested a trade and OKC’s front office decided to let them go and start over. Still, Donovan is thankful for them and other players who are no longer with […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta says point guard Russell Westbrook is one of the greatest transitional players of all time. Westbrook is one of the most athletic players in the game. He’s a blur in the open court, impossible to stay in front of and can get to the rim at will while finishing in […]

The Houston Rockets shocked the sports world with their summer acquisition of former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder. In exchange for 34-year-old point guard Chris Paul and draft picks, Daryl Morey and Houston were able to re-assemble a backcourt featuring Westbrook and his ex-Thunder teammate in James Harden. Not everybody is […]

With preseason coming right around the corner, NBA players are starting to try and get back in shape. The Houston Rockets, led by James Harden and Russell Westbrook, are engaging in other disciplines to get in shape. Alykhan Bijani released a series of videos that showed the duo and the rest of the Rockets training […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey thinks the recent trade for Russell Westbrook boosts his team’s chances to win a title by 30%. The longtime fan of advanced analytics told Howard Beck of Bleacher Report of that increase, which only made ESPN’s Rachel Nichols suspicious of the math: Houston GM @DMorey told @HowardBeck the #Rockets […]

The Houston Rockets will bring back a nearly intact core of players, some of whom have played a hefty amount of minutes during the last few seasons. The duo of Russell Westbrook and James Harden is notorious for wanting to play every game of the regular season and bringing that same competitiveness to every matchup, […]