Russell Westbrook Articles - Page 77

With the proliferation of teams that use small lineups in today’s NBA, the backcourt positions are big parts of a team’s success. Not only are they required to facilitate the offense but they also share a big chunk of the scoring responsibilities for the team. In this article, we will be ranking the best backcourts […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant has followed Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook on Instagram. Durant and Westbrook are believed to be on good terms again after having beef during the 2016-17 season. Durant left Westbrook and the Thunder for the Warriors in the summer of 2016 and it caused serious tension […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti said the team won’t try to rush star point guard Russell Westbrook to be ready for the start of the regular season, according to ESPN’s Royce Young. Presti maintained that the organization has never pushed a player to return from injury and it won’t start with Westbrook, its […]

NBA analyst and basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas has just come out with a bold claim that will not make Oklahoma City Thunder supporters happy. According to the 57-year-old, he believes that the Thunder will not make the [layoffs this coming season. Thomas made his brash prediction on a recent appearance on NBA TV. […]

Russell Westbrook is a bad man on the basketball court. But off the court, Westbrook is a family man, and he and his wife, Nina, are preparing to welcome some new additions to the family. The Oklahoma City Thunder posted a video to YouTube and Twitter in which Russell and Nina announced they are having […]

Fox Sports host Colin Cowherd ripped Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook and and other athletic scoring point guards for their lack of long-term effectiveness on his show The Herd earlier this week. While he acknowledged that players like Westbrook, John Wall, Stephon Marbury and Allen Iverson are exciting to watch, he challenged their ability to […]

Nothing lasts forever in the NBA. Even the seemingly immortal San Antonio Spurs have seen their Big Three scatter to the winds. The Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and more are here for their turn atop the NBA. But balance must be kept. For every team or player that rises, others must fall. Progress and decline […]

According to a report from ESPN’s Royce Young, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday morning after feeling a bit of stiffness over the last week. Russell Westbrook underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee today after feeling some stiffness in the last week. It's a preemptive […]

Isaiah Thomas enters his first season with the Denver Nuggets after a disappointing year split between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He was an MVP candidate with the Boston Celtics in 2016, but he was forced to sign a contract for the minimum this offseason. Thomas sat down — or better yet […]

It did not take long for Dennis Schroder of the Oklahama City Thunder to give some love to his new teammate. He recently shared in his Instagram story that 2017 NBA Most Valuable Player and new teammate Russell Westbrook has served as an inspiration to him. Aside from Westbrook, he also mentioned future Hall-of-Famer and […]

It still is the NBA offseason, so there is an ample amount of time for players to kick it on a Saturday and catch a college football game live. Just take for example the pair of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young, who was spotted in Norman together during […]

Oklahoma City Thunder assistant Maurice Cheeks is only a day away from his long-awaited enshrinement into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, but while he is being inducted for his accomplishments as a player, his post-playing career is just as worthy of The Hall. Cheeks took on a young Russell Westbrook since Day 1, […]

Not long before Russell Westbrook established himself as the unquestionable centerpiece of the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise, he was seen by most as an untamed force that was too rough around the edges. What not a lot of people know is that Thunder assistant coach Maurice Cheeks actually played a pivotal part in the development […]

During last year’s playoffs, Utah Jazz combo guard Dante Exum showed glimpses of his potential as a key cog for the young team. Exum is looking to build upon that performance by working out with premier point guards Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul this offseason, per Fansided’s Ryan Aston. “Much to the delight of Utah […]

In his MVP year two season ago, Oklahoma City Thunder standout Russell Westbrook was able to amazingly set the record for the most triple-doubles in a single season with a total of 42. This coming campaign, Westbrook can smash yet another record which is currently held by Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. In 10 […]

One of the biggest stories of the last two years has been the relationship between Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, but former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Anthony Morrow is setting the record straight. According to Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops, Morrow believes the problems between the two became way overblown. Morrow said: “I feel like they […]

6-foot-7 sharpshooter Anthony Morrow had the privilege to play with Russell Westbrook with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Contrary to the fiery player that Westbrook is during games, Morrow actually thinks that the 2017 Most Valuable Player is one of the most humble players he has ever been with off the court, according to Ben Stinar of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook proved to be the worst shooter in the NBA when it comes to crunch time, shooting a ghastly 21.1 percent when leading by one possession, according to Casino. Westbrook took the second-most shots in crunch time (19) when leading by at least a point, only two fewer than […]

Last season, Lou Williams made headlines after scoring 50 points against the Golden State Warriors. The Los Angeles Clippers entered the game having lost 21 of their last 23 games at Oracle Arena (moreover, they lost 12 games in a row against their Division rivals), so it took a herculean effort to help lead the […]

Los Angeles Clippers rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s fashion statement at the recent draft is not just a one-time act. The 20-year-old point guard out of Kentucky is looking up to Russell Westbrook in terms of fashion style and trends. Gilgeous-Alexander recently sat down with Jovan Buha of The Athletic and talked about his rookie season expectations […]

Two-thirds of the Oklahoma City Thunder original trio and Paul George continued to tear up the offseason pickup ball circuit, as James Harden and Russell Westbrook went at it during the most recent of Rico Hines’ famed UCLA runs. Harden, Westbrook and George — all Los Angeles natives — went toe-to-toe against some of the […]

Russell Westbrook has made it a mission to work on his catch-and-shoot game, determined to take less 3-pointers off the dribble, many of which Oklahoma City Thunder fans have watched with disgust throughout the years, as thousands of misses clanked off the rim. The 2017 league MVP was seen balling it up at one of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder talent Jerami Grant won’t stand for the anti-Russell Westbrook narratives that have swirled the league in recent years. The polarizing All-Star has been the cause of many debates, as some of his teammates seem to absolutely adore him, while others like Kevin Durant and Reggie Jackson had a visible rupture with the […]

A mini-reunion between former and current Oklahoma City Thunder players recently took place on the basketball court. Russell Westbrook, Paul George, James Harden, and Kevin Durant were all participants in a star-packed pick-up game. What made the event even more awesome was that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was an engrossed spectator who appeared […]

Paul George went to surprise friend and teammate Russell Westbrook by trying on a pair of his signature Air Jordan shoes, the Why Not Zero.1 — but the All-Star swingman had a bone to pick with his very own pair after unboxing them. “All I ask for is some colors, can I get some colors?,” […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook is known around the NBA for his ultra-competitive, high-intensity attitude. Whether it’s on the court, in the pressroom, or through his wacky fashion choices, Brodie always makes it a point to let his feelings known to the world. In a word, you could say he is savage. Of course, […]

The NBA 2K19 player ratings are out. Some are justified while others are overrated. Is Russell Westbrook deserving of a 93? Westbrook is a former MVP and the only player to average a triple-double in two consecutive seasons. Looks great, but that rating is a JOKE 🤐 pic.twitter.com/s89fYDEAuv — ThunderChets (@ThunderChats) August 15, 2018 For comparison, […]

Apparently, basketball analyst Bill Simmons has not yet moved on from the 2017 MVP award. As posted on his Instagram account, Simmons can be seen wearing a shirt, saying that James Harden of the Houston Rockets is the 2017 MVP and not Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmeJv9BBkBk/ To recall, Westbrook — who […]

Russell Westbrook has yet to win the ultimate goal of an NBA championship. He has come close a few times, but now there is a narrative that he’s not a winning player. Some fans and members of the media want to label him as a selfish player or someone who isn’t capable of winning. Corey […]

Paul George surprised everybody this summer when the five-time All-Star chose to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Los Angeles Lakers were the favorites to land him, but it was his on and off the court chemistry with teammate Russell Westbrook that really helped convince him to stay. Now that George is in it […]

There’s no better time to reconnect with former teammates and buddies than during the summer. Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison and Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook have been spending time together this offseason. Teammates during their playing days in UCLA, the former Bruins backcourt duo are playing some intense pickup games as seen […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and their front office are rejoicing this off season, as two-way superstar Paul George re-signed with the franchise despite being heavily linked away from Chesapeake Energy Arena as a free agent. Their plan payed off, as last summer they took a gamble on George, giving up young studs Victor Oladipo and Domantas […]

Every NBA superstar has a weakness. They may be the best players in the world, but there’s at least one thing on the court each superstar struggles with. Reddit user, neautralfan, posted a list of NBA superstars with a weakness for each player. The post is as follows: The list covers 14 players including Kevin […]

Triple-double machine and Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is soon going to post a “double” in an entirely different area. In a recent post on Instagram by Nina Westbrook, the one-time NBA MVP’s wife, it is revealed that the couple is expecting their family to expand with a second child on the way. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard Russell Westbrook is now working on adding a 3-point shot to his repertoire. If you had to do a double take due to the endless clunkers he’s shot over his 10-year career, then that is because it’s fair — the former MVP has shot them ill-advised for the last decade […]

Some Los Angeles natives, including Russell Westbrook and Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder got a good scrimmage going at Rico Hines Run at UCLA, as both star players got their first look at the recently-acquired Dennis Schroder. Westbrook and George did not disappoint, putting on a show, but the German Blur also showed […]

Despite the torturous backlash Kevin Durant faced for an entire season after leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Golden State Warriors’ two-time Finals MVP could potentially seek a LeBron James-like return as the prodigal son of OKC. Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports explained that there has indeed been a good amount of healing between Russell […]

Kevin Durant’s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors has proved to be successful. Since his signing, Durant has won two championships and was named Finals MVP in both years. The initial bad blood between Durant and former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook looks to be in the past. But that didn’t stop Warriors […]

After weeks of speculating where Carmelo Anthony will end up next season, it is finally becoming increasingly clear that the Houston Rockets will sign him to a contract to shore up their small forward void after Trevor Ariza left for the Phoenix Suns. But that transaction between the Rockets and Anthony will not be possible […]