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There’s no question that stats play a role in revealing and gauging a player’s greatness. More often than not, the stat sheet is a good indicator of how much a player is contributing on the floor. Thanks to statistics, superstars are often measured by their production, allowing them to rank over other players in the […]

It’s always nice to witness NBA stars at their peak. They electrify stadiums with their superb play. More often than not, it’s their brilliance that would help teams secure wins. In fact, some lead to NBA championships. However, in terms of reality, NBA stars only have a certain window before their decline, thanks to either […]

The Denver Nuggets and nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook have agreed to a two-year, $6.8 million contract, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The second year of Westbrook’s contract contains a player option, allowing the former league MVP to once again become a free agent ahead of the 2025-26 season. Westbrook joining the Nuggets has been […]

Following their elimination by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals, the Denver Nuggets faced a crucial offseason in terms of regaining championship contender status. One season after losing a major piece in Bruce Brown, they lost another key player to NBA free agency in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Overall, the Nuggets had a rather so-so […]

After being waived by the Utah Jazz, Russell Westbrook will soon be teaming up with superstar big man Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. While the Jazz have bought out Westbrook’s contract before, this will be the first time the former MVP left money on the table to join another contender. To secure a path […]

Another stop in Russell Westbrook’s career has once again ended. After he left the Oklahoma City Thunder, the former Most Valuable Player has struggled to find a new home. He landed with the Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers. Russ eventually paired up with James Harden, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard on the […]

After losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the Western Conference Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets have had a rough offseason. They lost Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to free agency, and rookie big man Daron Holmes ruptured his Achilles tendon during Summer League play. Denver’s only major signing in free agency was Dario Saric, who […]

The Denver Nuggets showed that it is, indeed, better late than never. Amid a lackluster offseason in which they lost a pillar of their championship team in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, it was paramount for the Nuggets to make a move that would address their mounting depth issues. On Thursday, the Nuggets finally made their long-awaited signing […]

Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook is reportedly set to join forces with Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray on the Denver Nuggets after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers. Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal for guard Kris Dunn. However, he is anticipated to reach a buyout agreement with Utah […]

NBA guard Russell Westbrook is set to join the Denver Nuggets after a buyout following a sign-and-trade deal for Kris Dunn involving the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers. While Westbrook’s move to join Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets might not be as groundbreaking as it would have been from 2016 to 2021, during which […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Los Angeles Clippers took one final step towards solifying their opening night roster for the 2024-25 NBA season on Thursday when they finalized an agreement to trade Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz for Kris Dunn. As part of the sign-and-trade agreement, Kris Dunn is signing a three-year deal worth […]

In major news in the basketball world, Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz as a part of a sign-and-trade where he will eventually be bought out, expected to clear waivers, and join the Denver Nuggets according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. To some fans that follow the NBA, it could […]

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz agreed to a trade that sends Russell Westbrook to Utah and Kris Dunn to Los Angeles. Westbrook is expected to be bought out and sign with the Denver Nuggets. Interestingly, this is the second time that Westbrook has been sent from Los Angeles to the Jazz […]

NBA free agency has pretty much come to a halt with all of the big names signing deals. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz agreed to a trade that sends Russell Westbrook to Utah and Kris Dunn to Los Angeles, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. As a result, Westbrook is expected to […]

The Washington Wizards’ experiment of Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal may have only lasted one season, but it was a decision that ultimately altered both Westbrook’s career and the Wizards’ future. Two years later, let’s take a look at how the Wizards roster has evolved since the team traded Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Denver Nuggets might need a point guard for their team. While Jamal Murray is a fine starter, their depth at the position is completely shot at this point. Reggie Jackson has left the team, leaving them with very few options as the backup point guard. With that in mind, Denver is looking at a […]

Today’s NBA moves quickly. While the Denver Nuggets topped the totem pole just two years ago, the squad could use some extra punch after losing in the second round and losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Orlando Magic. Nobody knows this better than superstar center Nikola Jokic, who is campaigning for a Russell Westbrook trade behind […]

Former NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook has opted into his player option with the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2024-25 NBA season which is worth just a little over $4 million. But just because that was the decision he made instead of testing the waters of NBA free agency to check out whether he […]

Perhaps no team is under more pressure this NBA free agency period than the Los Angeles Clippers, who are currently holding their breath after Paul George declined his player option earlier this weekend and is now set to hit unrestricted free agency. George has been the less impactful but more reliable of the pairing between […]

One of the core members of the Los Angeles Clippers will be returning to the team. Russell Westbrook, the former NBA MVP, has picked up his player option for the 2024-25 season, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Westbrook’s player option is worth $4 million for next season. “ESPN Sources: Nine-time All-Star G Russell Westbrook is picking up […]

PLAYA VISTA, CA — With the 2024 NBA Draft officially in the rearview mirror, the Los Angeles Clippers turn their attention to a number of decisions that will be made shortly, led by star forward Paul George. The Clippers selected Cam Christie with the 46th overall pick, marking their lone move in the two-day version […]

On Wednesday night, Kendrick Lamar reigned supreme at The Pop Out concert held at The Forum in Los Angeles, transforming the venue into a hub of musical brilliance and star-studded moments, Uproxx reports. The anticipation for Lamar’s performance was palpable long before he even took the stage, as fans and celebrities alike gathered for what […]

The NBA and rap are a part of each other’s culture. These two have been inseparable since the sport grew and have gone hand in hand with one another. Everyone’s favorite players have their own most-loved rappers and vice versa. Some of them showed up to express their support for one of the hottest stars […]

If Russell Westbrook departs the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency, he may find a home with the Miami Heat. The Heat have been given the best odds to sign Westbrook if he ultimately parts ways with the Clippers this summer, via Bovada. Westbrook has a $4 million player option for the 2024-25 campaign, but […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job, the two names that have been surrounding it have been UConn’s Dan Hurley and former basketball player JJ Redick. Specifically about the latter, Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green was on “The Draymond Green Show” and expressed some concerns about Redick taking the Lakers job, […]

The New York Knicks already look like a major problem for the entire NBA next season and beyond. They are close to competing for their first NBA Championship in more than 30 years, but close doesn’t cut it. There were two important things missing from the Knicks’ roster in 2023-24: Health, because this season’s team […]

This is a big offseason for the Los Angeles Clippers. After falling short yet again in the first round of the playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks, changes could be on the horizon. A number of their stars are poised to or can become free agents this summer. That list includes Paul George, James Harden and […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook is setting the record straight about his thoughts on his role with the team this season. Westbrook is calling out reports about his feelings that he says aren’t accurate. The veteran was placed in a supporting role for most of the year with the club. Media reports alleged there […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had the chance to take a 3-2 series lead on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, but instead, they failed to show up and got blown out 123-93 by Luka Doncic and Co. Most notably, Paul George, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook struggled immensely in this one, combining for an atrocious […]

During the 2023 NBA playoffs, Russell Westbrook proved plenty of people wrong as he led the Los Angeles Clippers to a semi-competitive first-round exit against the Phoenix Suns. Westbrook averaged 23.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists last year, which led many to believe that he could have plenty of gas left in the tank. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers came into Game 5 of their 2024 first-round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks with a golden opportunity to ride the momentum of their epic Game 4 victory. With the series tied at 2-2, one couldn’t ask for a more favorable setting for a crucial fifth game, as they played in front […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were scheduled to face the Dallas Mavericks with a 10 p.m. tip-off in Los Angeles. The Clippers’ Russell Westbrook has been a favorite target of former player Charles Barkley’s pre-game clothing rants, and Westbrook found himself in the crosshairs of the ‘Round Mound of Rebound’ recently over his pre-game fit. Barkley […]

In an atmosphere charged with tension and disappointment, Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach Tyronn Lue broke his silence regarding Russell Westbrook’s controversial ejection during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers, now trailing 2-1 in the series, faced not only a tough 101-90 defeat but also the fallout from […]

Russell Westbrook earned an ejection from the Los Angeles Clippers’ Game 3 loss to the Dallas Mavericks after being whistled for two technicals and a flagrant foul, concluding an abysmal performance in which he recorded just one point on 0-7 shooting from the field. While the performance was bad enough, Stephen A. Smith said he […]

During a heated Game 3 between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers, Mavericks forward PJ Washington gained even more love and admiration from the Mavs’ faithful after separate altercations with Terance Mann, Russell Westbrook, and other members of the Clippers. Early in the fourth quarter of the game, of which the Mavericks were leading […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round matchup has been physical, and things got heated in the fourth quarter of what ended up being a 101-90 win for the Mavs in Game 3. With the Clippers attempting to mount a comeback in the fourth, Russell Westbrook was trying to get chippy and impose his […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are entering a pivotal postseason, as questions about their future could be answered based on how they perform in the coming weeks, and possibly months. A grueling first-round matchup versus Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks only adds to the pressure burdening this franchise. Though, owner Steve Ballmer is going to […]

On Sunday afternoon, Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers picked up a much-needed win in the friendly confines of the Crypto.com Arena vs the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, overcoming an early 26-point deficit in the process. George poured in 39 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists in the thrilling Clippers victory, including knocking down the […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – No Kawhi Leonard? No problem. Behind a collective bench effort led by Russell Westbrook and the LA Clippers fended off Nikola Jokic and the defending NBA Champion Denver Nuggets in a thrilling victory. The Clippers defeated the Nuggets in Los Angeles, 102-100. Paul George led the way for LA with 28 […]