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Although their games are certainly different, one can see a semblance of Russell Westbrook in Rob Dillingham. The Minnesota Timberwolves rookie plays with an intensity that mimics the high motor the Denver Nuggets veteran has exemplified throughout his Hall of Fame career. Naturally, Dillingham was a bit starstruck when he faced off with one of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pretty much found a solution to turning around their franchise after Kobe Bryant’s departure by signing LeBron James in the 2018 offseason. Since then, the Purple and Gold have adjusted their roster by building around James. While there have been some successful acquisitions, headlined by Anthony Davis, there have also been […]

Russell Westbrook has only been in Denver for a few months, but his new teammates already feel his impact. During the offseason, Westbrook signed with the Denver Nuggets on a veteran minimum deal. Westbrook joins a young Nuggets team, with some players being young enough to remember watching him play growing up. “I grew up […]

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook’s time together with the Los Angeles Lakers did not go as planned, but that does not mean that there is any animosity between the two stars. Despite media members claiming that Westbrook was used as the “scapegoat” of the failed Lakers teams, James fired back by calling out the shameless […]

As Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook described his role with his new team, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone realized the dynamic his point guard can add for his team. “Russell is a game-changer for us,” Malone said via Tony Jones of The Athletic. “He’s a force. You can hear him coming. I just love […]

With NBA 2K25 just having been released in September 2024, and Jayson Tatum gracing the cover, many NBA stars have been the face of the NBA 2K game series. However, there have been some notable names that have yet to be the cover boy of the popular video game. Here’s a look at 10 NBA […]

The Denver Nuggets come into the 2024-25 NBA season having lost a key piece in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to free agency and the Orlando Magic. The Nuggets did add a few key players though in free agency including Russell Westbrook. In the days ahead of training camp, Westbrook spoke about why he believes that he might […]

One of the key offseason moves for the Denver Nuggets involved acquiring former MVP Russell Westbrook, who is entering his 17th NBA season, adding a fresh dynamic to the roster. At 35 and on his fifth team since 2019, the Nuggets guard emphasized during the team’s media day that he has no intention of dialing […]

The Denver Nuggets fell short of their goal last season to repeat as champion. But now that the 2024-25 season is almost upon us, the Nuggets have a renewed vigor about them as they look to put the disappointment of last year in the rearview mirror. The Nuggets may have lost one of their best […]

Entering his 17th NBA season, Russell Westbrook joins Nikola Jokic, the league’s reigning MVP and the 2023 champion Denver Nuggets, in their pursuit of returning to the NBA Finals. The Nuggets, who the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated in the second round of last year’s playoffs, will look to make a deeper push in 2025. After a […]

As new Denver Nuggets star Russell Westbrook prepares for the upcoming season and first in his current stint, there is no doubt that he bring a wealth of experience to a team that has already experienced success at the highest level. With fans locking in their record predictions for the Nuggets with Westbrook, he spoke […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone recently offered high praise for Russell Westbrook’s defense during the team’s media day, highlighting a dimension of the former MVP’s game that often goes unnoticed. Westbrook, who signed with the Nuggets this offseason following a buyout with the Utah Jazz after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers, is […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook are two of the most respected NBA veterans. The two never played on the same team, but they have great respect for each other. Westbrook helped open a school in Los Angeles in late September, which drew a message from Curry. In collaboration […]

NBA star Russell Westbrook recently commemorated the grand reopening of the newly expanded Westbrook Academy campus on Monday, Sept. 23, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in South Gate, California. Westbrook, joined by his family, Westbrook Academy Chief of Schools Jason Marin, and Los Angeles Promise Fund President Veronica Melvin, welcomed over 400 students to the new […]

Russell Westbrook may be deserving of his fair share of criticisms for his work on the court, but off of it, Westbrook continues to show that he is an upstanding citizen who would want nothing more than to give back to the community. Even though Westbrook is no longer playing for a Los Angeles-based NBA […]

With Michael Jordan establishing himself as the GOAT of basketball, it isn’t surprising that Nike decided to launch the Jordan Brand. It’s safe to say that Jordan has influenced the game like no other. As a result, it isn’t surprising that the Jordan Brand is one of the top signature sneakers among Nike and adidas […]

Making plays to create the best shot is a key ingredient for successful NBA teams. Given that open shots for high -percentage shots put points on the board, this doesn’t come as a surprise. However, NBA players are just humans too. As a result, they aren’t always going to make their shots. While NBA players […]

The Denver Nuggets signed veteran guard Russell Westbrook to a two-year, $6.8 million deal over the summer. The nine-time All-Star isn’t the same player he used to be, but while entering his 16th NBA season, the Nuggets are hoping he can help them return to the NBA Finals. Westbrook, 35, is already preparing for 2024-25. […]

Earlier this offseason, the Denver Nuggets raised eyebrows when it was announced that they would be signing free agent guard Russell Westbrook after his departure from the Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets were in desperate need of guard depth after the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope this offseason, and although Westbrook may not be a perfect […]

In a move to bolster the team’s bench following the departures of a few key players, the Denver Nuggets opted to sign Russell Westbrook to a two-year, $6.8 million deal following his trade and subsequent release from the Utah Jazz. Nikola Jokic was reportedly among the strongest voices that lobbied for the Nuggets to bring […]

While playing well in college is a great way to get the attention of NBA scouts, playing well in college doesn’t always translate well in the professional ranks. Vice versa, there are also times when a player fails to thrive at the college level but finds a way to flourish in the NBA. Let’s take […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook posted a screenshot of a comment from his wife, Nina, where she defended him against criticism from former NFL safety Ryan Clark. On ESPN’s “Get Up,” Clark had made a negative comparison between Westbrook and Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens. Nina Westbrook used Instagram to push back against the […]

Despite all the jokes that folks want to give them, the 2020 NBA Championship is considered one of the toughest ever won in the history of the league. In a year that was taken over by the COVID-19 pandemic with no end in sight, the NBA restarted its season in the Orlando bubble, where Kyle […]

For the last few years, the Denver Nuggets have boasted one of the best core groups in the NBA. Bringing Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon all together helped allow the franchise and city to celebrate its first-ever NBA championship in 2023. That formula did not produce the intended results this […]

The NBA’s all-time starting five debate is never-ending. Legends of the past and present move up and down fans’ rankings due to a variety of factors. There are a handful of players who most agree are top picks; however, sometimes unexpected names crack the list. Star high school basketball player and son of LeBron James, […]

When Russell Westbrook plays with the Denver Nuggets next season, he will not be wearing the No. 0. Instead, he will wear the No. 4. The No. 4 formerly belonged to Nuggets’ power forward Hunter Tyson. But when Westbrook asked if he could have the number, Tyson agreed. Next season Tyson will wear the No. […]

Russell Westbrook may have plenty of detractors due to his style of play on the court, but nearly everyone can come to an agreement that the Denver Nuggets guard commands respect due to his kind demeanor off the court. On Wednesday night, Westbrook received a warm welcome from the crowd at Crypto.com Arena — the […]

The Denver Nuggets saw their names in the headlines when reports came down on Monday morning that Christian Braun declined Russell Westbrook’s request for jersey No. 0. Westbrook, who is wearing jersey No. 4 with his new team, reportedly asked Braun for his usual No. 0 jersey. According to Denver Nuggets beat writer Harrison Wind, […]

The biggest news of the day for the Denver Nuggets was thought to be star Nikola Jokic being named the highest rated player in NBA 2K25. As the day has gone on, all folks have been talking about is the jersey fiasco between Nuggets guard Christian Braun and new teammate Russell Westbrook. NBA stars joining […]

Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook’s on-court rivalry is well-documented, with the two former Western Conference foes duking it out in the regular season and playoffs several times. But the feud, according to Lillard, started to gnaw at Westbrook’s then-Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant. While much of the focus when the Thunder and Portland Trail […]

If there were such a thing as NBA doppelgängers, then one of the first pairs that comes to mind is Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and new Denver Nuggets bench spark plug Russell Westbrook. Not only was the physical, big-bodied point guard prototype that most NBA fans associate with Russell Westbrook one that was created […]

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 […]