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Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder wants to see something “positive” come out of the racial incident involving Russell Westbrook and the recently-banned Utah fan. “Anytime you have an incident that is unfortunate, you hope that there can be a catalyst for positive change,” Snyder told Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune. During Monday’s […]

The Russell Westbrook and Utah Jazz fan saga ended after the NBA and the Jazz organization handed out respective sanctions. Now, the Oklahoma City star guard is done talking about the banned fan. Right after their 108-96 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Westbrook told the media that he was going only to entertain […]

Steve Kerr, coach of the Golden State Warriors, chimed in the recent debate regarding Russell Westbrook’s incident with a Utah Jazz fan, who allegedly spewed racial obscenities at the Oklahoma City Thunder guard throughout the game, along with his wife. Westbrook said that Shane Keisel, the fan in question, told him “to get down on […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers voiced out his support for Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Russell Westbrook after the latter’s incident with a Utah Jazz fan. After their 123-107 victory over the Chicago Bulls, James entertained questions on the recent Westbrook-Jazz fan incident. After a thorough investigation, the NBA fined Westbrook $25,000 for […]

In light of the recent events involving Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook and a Jazz fan, a 2018 video has resurfaced featuring the star guard and a different fan, with the latter unleashing a racial taunt. According to Eric Woodyard of Deseret News, the incident caught on video occurred last year, ahead of Game 4 […]

On Monday evening, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was heckled by a fan of the Utah Jazz while this fan allegedly shouted inappropriate language toward the All-Star signal caller. As a result of the situation, Westbrook was fined by the league with the fan being banned from Jazz home games. With many coming […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich doesn’t know the full details of what happened with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and a Utah Jazz fan, but the outspoken coach gave his two cents on the matter — particularly about fan-player relations. On Monday evening, Westbrook was heckled by a Jazz fan who allegedly […]

On Tuesday, the NBA Communications office announced that Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has been fined $25,000 for “directing profanity and threatening language to a fan.” The NBA has announced that #Thunder's Russell Westbrook has been fined $25,000 for directing profanity and threatening language to a #Jazz fan. The #Jazz organization have issued […]

One of the biggest topics of discussion in the NBA world on Tuesday is the heated verbal altercation that Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook got into with a Utah fan during the Thunder’s 98-89 win over the Jazz on Monday night. Westbrook threatened the fan and his wife, and after the game was over, […]

Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association Michele Roberts says the league needs a “zero tolerance policy” for unruly fans. Roberts’ statement comes in light of what happened between Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook and a Utah Jazz fan on Monday night at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Quote from @MRobertsNBPA to @TheUndefeated on […]

On Monday night, Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook got into a heated verbal altercation with a Utah fan during the Thunder’s 98-89 win over the Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Westbrook threatened the fan and his wife, and after the game the 2017 NBA MVP said that the fan was hurling racial taunts […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook got into a verbal altercation with a Utah Jazz fan on Monday night, making threats toward both the fan and his wife. The incident has sparked wide debate among NBA media and fans as to whether or not the 2017 MVP was out of line for his actions. Like […]

The Utah Jazz have banned the fan who verbally attacked Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook on Monday, according to a press release from the team. It’s a lifetime ban. Statement from the Utah Jazz: pic.twitter.com/L3eYolvrpq — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 12, 2019 According to Russell Westbrook, Raymond Felton and Patrick Patterson, the fan […]

Washington Wizards power forward Bobby Portis says he “loves it” when fans heckle him at games. Portis was talking to local reporters on Tuesday about fan heckling in light of what happened between Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook and a Utah Jazz fan on Monday night. Portis says one of the main […]

During the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 98-89 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night, Russell Westbrook got into a heated verbal altercation with a Jazz fan in which he threatened the fan and his wife. After the game, Westbrook said that the fan made a verbal taunt toward him, which was what provoked his response. […]

Utah Jazz small forward Thabo Sefolosha says he stands with Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook. Westbrook got into a heated argument with a fan on Monday in Utah. According to Westbrook, Thunder guard Raymond Felton and power forward Patrick Patterson, the fan allegedly told Westbrook to “get on your knees like you’re used to.” […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Raymond Felton stood up for his teammate Russell Westbrook after the latter was involved in a heated argument with a Utah Jazz fan during a 98-89 win on Monday night. Felton felt like Westbrook had been a target of fans’ insults and all-around belligerence, and claimed the NBA must start […]

Dwyane Wade wasn’t happy with the excuse provided from a Utah Jazz fan, one that reportedly antagonized Russell Westbrook into threatening and cussing him out and his wife during Monday night’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Jazz. The Miami Heat guard, who is in his last season in the league, bluntly called […]

The Utah Jazz fan who got into a verbal tussle with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has explained his side. Per Jeremiah Jensen of KSL Sports, the fan claimed that he did not hurl any racial taunts or say a single swear word to tick Westbrook off. According to the fan, he told Westbrook […]

Monday night’s contest between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz ended on a sour note. A viral clip of Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook shouting profanities at a fan in attendance began circulating on social media. While the clip that went viral didn’t have clear audio of what the fan was saying to […]

The Utah Jazz are now conducting a full investigation regarding the verbal altercation between a fan and Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Russell Westbrook. Per Tony Jones of The Athletic, Jazz officials are looking into the matter seriously. Once the investigation is resolved, Utah is expected whether to hand out sanction to the fan or call […]

On Monday, a clip of Russell Westbrook shouting obscenities at a Utah Jazz fan started going viral on social media following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 98-89 win in Salt Lake City. Patrick Patterson wanted to set the record straight. What the fan said to set off Westbrook in that clip is inaudible. However, Patterson took […]

As the race for the NBA playoff positioning intensifies, so too does the fervor coming from its fans. However, there comes a point when that fervor turns into unwarranted animosity, and that’s what may have occurred in Monday night’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz. The Thunder came away with a […]

The 2018-19 season has been a historic one for James Harden, who has been on an offensive tear for nearly two months and counting. Ditto for Russell Westbrook, whose triple-double exploits are still impressive, even without as much fanfare. Let’s not forget Kevin Durant, who continues to play at a high level, as the defending […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook put on an absolute show on Thursday night as he led his team to an overtime victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, 129-121. Westbrook was the recipient of several jeers from the home crowd throughout the ballgame, and after the contest, the former MVP winner expressed his apathy towards […]

Russell Westbrook is perhaps one of the most, if not the most, animated superstars the NBA has to offer. From pregame to postgame, the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard is consistently lit. During the Thunder’s Thursday night matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, Westbrook was being himself and more. While on the bench, the former […]

Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder just shoved Jusuf Nurkic of the Portland Trail Blazers down to the floor. Check out Westbrook as he casually moved Nurkic out of the way and onto the floor in the clip posted by Bleacher Report: Russ really just knocked down Nurkic 😳 pic.twitter.com/mc64hICDdP — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) […]

The ever-mercurial Russell Westbrook was back in his bag early against the Portland Trail Blazers tonight. Early in the 1st quarter, Russ splashed a mid-range jumper in the grill of Damian Lillard. Always ready with a celebration, Russ pulled out his favorite taunt after drilling the shot on Dame: Russ rocked the baby on Dame […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has never been known to shy away from a trash-talk war. He won’t be the one to start them, but he will sure end them. He engaged in a war of words with Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns on Tuesday night, looking to bury the All-Star big man […]

For the past few days, we’ve been looking at Eastern Conference teams that have the best chance to defeat the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. It’s time now to look at the Western Conference teams that are the biggest threats to the Warriors’ three-peat hopes. One of these teams is the Oklahoma City […]

Three minutes into their game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook received a technical foul for talking to himself. Out of nowhere, a referee tagged the former MVP a technical foul. Westbrook was clueless as to why he was given one. All he did was talk to himself. The eight-time All-Star tried […]

Russell Westbrook’s athleticism is incomparable in the NBA, and the Oklahoma City Thunder star showed why on Sunday evening against the Memphis Grizzlies. Westbrook came over from the weak side to swat Jonas Valanciunas’ shot attempt into the seats, soaring over to deny the big fella with a huge rejection. Russ comes across to SWAT […]

Another triple-double, another historic milestone for Russell Westbrook. One problem: This latest accomplishment came in defeat. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar posted 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in his team’s 108-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, earning his 25th triple-double of the season – the third such campaign with at least […]

NBA scouts usually never mince words because they are always quoted anonymously, and one scout isn’t holding back on his thoughts about Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook. According to one anonymous scout, Westbrook is his least favorite player to watch in the league because “he just never shuts up,” via Royce Young of […]

Russell Westbrook is one of the most intimidating players in the league right now. He can hurt opposing teams with his scoring, rebounding, and passing which often leads to wins for the Oklahoma City Thunder. But one aspect of his game that usually leads to confrontations and altercations on the court is his trash talking. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook only has one friend on the basketball court when the game starts, and that’s the basketball itself. Westbrook is one of the fiercest competitors in NBA history. He has the old-school mindset. The former MVP isn’t all buddy-buddy with other NBA players during games. Russ is looking […]

Russell Westbrook is one of the fiercest competitors in the NBA. He doesn’t socialize much during games, ignoring any form of acknowledgment from opponents like hugging, shaking hands, or high-fiving. His mentality is well-known, and it has made him one of the best players in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-Star guard wants to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook had a little chat with a kid in the third quarter of Tuesday’s showdown with the Denver Nuggets. Following the contest, Westbrook explained to reporters what the interaction was all about, per Brett Dawson of The Athletic: “He hit me. So I told his dad, ‘be careful, man, you […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Denver Nuggets by nine points, though that could have been two points less had Russell Westbrook not tipped the ball to the opposing basket during the game. Midway through the third quarter, Westbrook battled for the rebound against Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic following a missed Paul Millsap […]