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Which style of shoe an NBA player chooses to wear in-game is not only for flare, it’s also for performance. Different playing techniques call for different choices. Some like light, low-top kicks. Others prefer a more rigid mid or high-top sneaker. When it comes to Oklahoma City All-Star Russell Westbrook, it sounds like he has […]

Russell Westbrook is known for his competitive hunger and never say die mentality, even when the odds are against him. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard is a beast on the court, but also off the court, especially when it comes to the fashion game. The National Basketball Players Association has awarded Westbrook ‘The Freshest’ award […]

Russell Westbrook was appreciative of his teammate Steven Adams this morning. But this wasn’t for another screen assist, a boxout allowing him to snatch some extra rebounds, or another timely double-double — just a simple stroke of the razor. Adams was back on his native New Zealand during his offseason and bumped into two Oklahoma […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

NBA athletes don’t scrimp around when it comes to their kicks. Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, is no different. Some have been known to jettison their shoes in the middle of a game (sponsorship be damned) because it was uncomfortable. Most scribble inside references to the surface of the sneaks or rocking expensive classics […]

Oklahoma City Thunder legend Nick Collison officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday with a news release on the Thunder team website. “My goal was always to make a career out of basketball, and I was blessed to be in the NBA for 15 seasons,” said Collison. “As my time as a basketball […]

Nick Collison’s recent announcement of his retirement ha spurred a plethora of memories, as one of the few remaining players who have seen the transformation of the Oklahoma City Thunder from the time they were the Seattle SuperSonics. Among those were the three years in which the generational talents of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and […]

In the mass scale of perception, the Philadelphia 76ers have managed to overachieve during the first season of completing The Process, with rookie Ben Simmons and talisman Joel Embiid finally joining forces on the court. A record of 54-28 and a stout third seed in the East was much more than fans had envisioned, showing their […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had quite a bitter way to end their season during Game 6 of their first-round series against the Utah Jazz a couple weeks ago. According to Charlotte Hornets star center Dwight Howard during an interview on ESPN’s “Get Up!” on Tuesday morning, Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook was seemingly trying […]

The massive failure of a quick exit in the first round against the Utah Jazz has brought major questions for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who will be forced to ponder who to keep, and who to let go of by the time the offseason kicks into gear. While a Paul George move seems imminent, whether […]

Since the Oklahoma City Thunder saw their season come to a disappointing end with a first-round playoff exit, it has immediately shifted the attention to All-Star forward Paul George’s long-term future with the franchise. George is set to face a critical decision ahead this upcoming summer that could see him depart from Oklahoma City after just […]

Russell Westbrook is one of the best players in the league, but even the best players have places they can improve. The Oklahoma City Thunder have had problems taking that next step since Kevin Durant left, but if everyone on the team improves just a little bit this team has the key pieces in place […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti gave some eye-opening insight into the outlook of this past season. Known to be one of the most forthcoming front office executives, Presti acknowledged he was excited about the possibility of keeping Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Steven Adams throughout the prime of their careers, according to Erik […]

Several critics and fans surmise that playing Russell Westbrook is a difficult chore. He takes bad shots, seemingly pads the stat sheet, and makes the wrong decisions. His longtime teammates Nick Collison and Steven Adams beg to differ. As posted by KFOR reporter Nikki Kay, Collison defended Westbrook, saying that he’s been an instrumental part […]

In the age of social media, the NBA has grown into a fashion factory. The tunnel has slowly transformed into a runway, as streetwear encroaches further on traditional fashion. Most brands on this list are streetwear mainstays, while others have just recently been discovered by the keen eye of NBA players during the 2017-18 season. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook and his new teammates, star forwards Paul George and Carmelo Anthony, did not last very long in the 2017-18 NBA Playoffs and were eliminated following a loss in Game 6 to the Utah Jazz. However, when he addressed the media this weekend during his exit interview with members […]

As the saying goes, there are b-sides to every story. Most NBA fans have seen the video featuring a Utah Jazz fan holding up a camera near the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook’s face as he made his way to the locker room. Westbrook reacted violently, which many believe was a response to the fan talking some […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their season come to a disappointing end with a first-round playoff exit after falling in six games to the Utah Jazz. This has immediately brought into perspective the future of the franchise with both forwards Carmelo Anthony and Paul George having the ability to hit the free-agent market this upcoming summer. A […]

After losing in six games to the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder face numerous questions. Despite forming a Big 3 with Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony, they could not meet their expectations during the 2017-18 NBA season. As Anthony has a player option for the […]

After forming a Big 3 with Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs. Now, all the attention is on George’s upcoming free agency as he has been linked with the Los Angeles […]

Despite having several good looks in the closing minute of Friday night’s game, Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder were unable to find the bottom of the net. As a result, Oklahoma City’s season is over and the Utah Jazz find themselves in the second round. As Westbrook made his way off the floor, […]

Sometimes, trash-talking extends off the court. Instead of players talking smack to one another, fans take a shot at the athletes. And as per any word tussle, things can get out of hand. Twitter user cjzero posted a clip of a Jazz fan apparently talking trash to Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook as he made his […]

In case you forgot, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is a rookie. It almost feels like we have to always be reminded that Mitchell is just 21 and is playing in only his first season as a pro because with the way he’s playing, he could easily be mistaken for a veteran. Mitchell is showing […]

The reigning MVP spent a laboriously uneven season telling anyone who’s listen that, despite all visual and analytical evidence otherwise, the Oklahoma City Thunder would be raring to go come playoff time. “Me, personally, I love adversity,” Westbrook proclaimed after the Thunder’s February loss to the lowly Los Angeles Lakers–their fourth loss in a row. […]

The biggest blockbuster movie of all-time hits theaters worldwide today, when Marvel Studios releases the much anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. As the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe take the stage, the NBA’s superstars are also in the spotlight known as the playoffs. The league’s best players have inspired young and old fans alike with […]

The high-scoring duo of Russell Westbrook and Paul George have been encouraged after a splendid 25-point comeback against the Utah Jazz in Game 5, staving off elimination and closing the gap, now trailing 3-2 in the series. At the start of a searing 32-point run in which the All-Star pairing scored and assisted on 32 […]

The Utah Jazz had a chokehold on Game 5 during the first half before falling victim to an Oklahoma City Thunder avalanche in the third quarter, as Russell Westbrook and Paul George took over, mounting a 25-point comeback and taking the game 107-99. Head coach Quin Snyder warned that even in the playoffs, no lead […]

Prior to Game 5, Russell Westbrook hasn’t been having a very good series against the Utah Jazz. Not just because the Oklahoma City Thunder are losing but statistically, his numbers simply are not up to par with the usual standards many expect from the triple-double king. That said, the reigning MVP put up quite a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were expected to be feared this season. Reigning MVP Russell Westbrook guaranteed them a playoff-level floor; the additions of Paul George and (what’s left of) Carmelo Anthony were supposed to raise their ceiling to contender status. They weren’t the Golden State Warriors but many believed they had the firepower to at […]

Retired NBA star Gilbert Arenas can no longer step foot on an NBA basketball court but that doesn’t mean he’s not keeping himself busy. Arenas, when you can find him is usually talking about how the game of basketball works, or is cracking some savage jokes about people most wouldn’t dare to do in public. He […]

When Kevin Durant moved to the Golden State Warriors two years ago, the media was quick to brew up a storyline between him and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook. It was inevitable that they would have some bad feelings towards each other, especially Westbrook. After all, the Thunder were a contender team back then. Many […]

The NBA has decided to only fine Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook $10,000 and not suspend him for Game 5 of the first round vs. the Utah Jazz. Russell Westbrook has been assessed a technical foul and fined $10,000 by the NBA. He has NOT been suspended. He will play in Game 5. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are not in a good place right now. They’re currently down 3-1 to the Utah Jazz and they could be going home for a win-or-go-home Game 5 without two of their stars in Russell Westbrook and Steven Adams. The NBA is reportedly reviewing one of the numerous incidents from last night’s […]

The Houston Rockets have a 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves but it didn’t always look like winning this series was any sure thing. The Rockets were having issues hitting shots and James Harden wasn’t playing like he did during the regular season. It all turned around during the 3rd quarter of Game 4 […]

The NBA is reviewing whether Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook should be suspended for Game 5 of the series against the Utah Jazz, after the reigning MVP left the bench after Rudy Gobert was fouled hard by his backup, Raymond Felton, according to Andy Larsen of KSL.com. Trailing by 20 points in the […]

Russell Westbrook has been far from the MVP-caliber player the Oklahoma City Thunder needed this postseason. In fact, Westbrook is the worst all-around offensive player on the team, despite what the eye test might say. In a stat list compiled by Reddit’s kope89, Westbrook ranks last in field goal percentage (36.7 percent), 3-point percentage (21.4), […]

Russell Westbrook vowed to put the clamps on Ricky Rubio after the latter outstaged him in Game 3 of the series, as the Spaniard notched a triple-double while the triple-double king felt short of the mark. The reigning MVP seemed determined to honor his promise in Game 4, but his effort proved futile, picking up […]

Despite a firm promise to shut down his matchup, Ricky Rubio, in Game 4 against the Utah Jazz, Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder was unable to fulfill it — mired in foul trouble for most of Monday night’s game. Prior to the end of the first quarter, a cutout of Rubio’s head fell […]

Despite Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook’s post-game comments following a loss in Game 3, Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell wasn’t directing the focus back on the reigning MVP, but rather on the task at hand — a key factor on their Game 4 win. The Jazz seemed as comfortable as ever dealing with a […]