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It’s not unlikely for two of the league’s most potent scorers to become rivals, but in the case of Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns, he broke into the league already not being fond of Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook. The brash, confident talent out of Kentucky started his career as a key […]

Russell Westbrook is a do it all for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Everyone knows how dynamic player he is on the court, but most learned about a new talent he picked up on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns. During the third quarter of the Thunder and Suns game there was a stoppage of play […]

Following his initial cries for justice after seeing Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia questionably fall over Russell Westbrook’s legs during Saturday’s tilt, Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving doubled down on his stance, noting it was not only him feeling like Pachulia had dirty intentions in that particular play. “I think everybody kind of […]

Russell Westbrook has been known as the Tasmanian Devil of the NBA during his 10-year tenure in the league. His demonic speed, freakish athleticism and reckless abandon have made him one of the most fun players to watch and one of the most feared opponents to face. Along with Westbrook’s dynamite package comes the trash-talking, […]

Despite a key bounce-back win over the Orlando Magic on Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t get to the free-throw line as often coach Billy Donovan would have liked. According to the helmsman, this was no fault of his two catalysts, Paul George and Russell Westbrook, who had done plenty to merit some shots at […]

The game between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder turned out to be a blowout, with the home team winning, 112-80. However, what the score did not reflect was how physical it was. The physicality was headlined by a controversial incident where Zaza Pachulia appeared to fall intentionally on Russell Westbrook’s leg to try […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were involved in another chippy affair against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night that featured some intense moments. It was a game that saw the Thunder on the receiving end of some of the physical play that wound up causing more frustration on the court. One of which involved Warriors […]

When competing in games, Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Russell Westbrook is one of the most focused and fiercest players in the league today. He rarely does things other than keeping his mind on the task at hand, which has been an admirable characteristic of Westbrook. However on Saturday versus the Golden State Warriors, the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Russell Westbrook is known for not liking to talk to the media. His answers have often been often short and semi-combative, and there have been times this season where he has left media waiting to speak with him after the game, only to leave without talking. He’ll often attack a reporter […]

As expected, things got heated in the star-studded showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. However, things almost took a turn for the worst after Warriors center Zaza Pachulia blatantly fell on Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook’s legs near the end of the third quarter. Needless to say, Pachulia’s antics […]

The Golden State Warriors were right in the middle of trouncing the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night when Nick Young made a 3-pointer late in the third quarter. Russell Westbrook wasn’t happy seconds later. Young, ever the showman, stood in front of the Thunder bench after he made the shot and let out a […]

During the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors match at Oracle Arena, the visiting team got a scare as Russell Westbrook was on the floor when Zaza Pachulia came crashing down on his leg. The dubious part of the latter’s act was that it appears to have been done on purpose. See for yourself: […]

Many of the NBA teams’ social media administrators don’t take themselves too seriously, and they have a good sense of humor – as they should. Most know how to enjoy having bragging rights and addressing a loss in a fun, lighthearted way, which is part of their job. The Sacramento Kings’ admins are no different. […]

When it comes to Oklahoma City Thunder star Carmelo Anthony, the veteran forward believes that the perception about him changed once he left behind the big city lifestyle he had with the New York Knicks. According to a lengthy editorial piece published on Friday by Tim Keown of ESPN, Anthony opened up about his transition […]

Despite being up by 23 points after the first quarter, the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Sacramento Kings turned into a very close matchup as the home team rallied their way to erase the big deficit staring at them. However, when the game is on the line, the Thunder have a huge advantage […]

In the aftermath of the recently concluded 2018 NBA All-Star Game in which Team LeBron defeated Team Stephen 148-145, fans applauded the competitive match-up they had just witnessed. Clearly, there was no doubt in anyone’s mind on Sunday night that the league’s World-famous exhibition game was back to its former glory. The NBA and the […]

Replays have been a used in the NBA to show fans watching on T.V. what really took place in a given sequence, especially those that happened quickly and they did not see clearly in real time. It also gives commentators a chance to take back their initial judgment of a call, if it was the […]

While there are a lot of die-hard NBA fans who consistently watch games and follow the league’s players, there are also some who just ride the bandwagon, even calling them with different nicknames just to keep up with the action and pretend as though they have been fans for a long time. A recent Reddit […]

After the All-Star players’ names were announced fans immediately started talking. It was either about the sequence the teams got drafted or about snubs in the Western Conference. However, the very same people are overlooking an interesting turn of events hidden between the lines. It revolves around one particular player and the future of his […]

Joel Embiid arguably has the crown for having the best quips in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers center has taken on all comers – stars, mid-tier players, reserves, you name it. During Sunday’s post-game interviews, he was at it again, as he threw a subtle jab at a familiar foe. REPORTER: What was your favourite […]

The All-Star Game allows those selected for both teams to share the court with the best players in the league. It’s a fun environment where they get to interact with their fellow stars and showcase their talents on the court at the same time. After this year’s edition of the exhibition game, some members of […]

NBA rivalries are simply the best, especially when two players are going at each other — and it’s hard to find a better personal rivalry in the NBA today than the one developing between Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook and Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Embiid, a budding superstar […]

Since he infamously made his decision not to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 and take his talents to the Golden State Warriors, it was believed that Kevin Durant no longer has the same relationship with Russell Westbrook. The two have been the topic of a lot of headlines and even had some fiery […]

As the day of the 2018 All-Star Game has finally arrived today at Staples Center in Los Angeles, it was projected by Bovada that Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook has the second-best odds to win the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award on Sunday night in the game. Thunder beat writer Fred […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is known for his absolutely-direct approach to answering questions thrown at him by reporters. However, with the 2018 NBA All-Star break finally here, the media has had the benefit of dealing with a much more relaxed version of the 2017 Most Valuable Player. With the season on pause, reporters […]

During the NBA All-Star media session, Kevin Durant was asked about the great dunk he has ever seen, and he had a comical answer. Of the course guy, he is referring too is his former teammate Russell Westbrook, but the way he approached the question and the answer was creative. “This 6-3 guy I used to play with […]

Since the NBA adopted the new format to the All-Star Game with captains selecting the rosters, there has been much made about the selection process. Although the drafting for the 2018 All-Star Game by LeBron James and Stephen Curry was not televised, it has been progressively leaked about where certain players were taken. Throughout this […]

During the Oklahoma City Thunder’s last visit at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star forward Paul George was once again the center of attention from the fans in the attendance. This saw them break out into a “We want Paul” chant that could be heard throughout the arena in the midst of the […]

For the second year in a row following their split, superstars Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kevin Durant of the defending-champion Golden State Warriors will be on the same team again. When asked about how he has moved on from his days playing alongside Westbrook in OKC during All-Star media day, Durant […]

Need even more reasons as to why Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic is an absolute beast of a player? Well, here’s another impressive statistic to add to his resume. According to a tweet on Friday morning from ESPN Stats & Info, Jokic joins only Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook as the […]

Russell Westbrook is consistently regarded as a freak of nature. Rightfully so, Westbrook plays his with his emotions on his shoulder. He is one of the most explosive point guards in the NBA, and he isn’t afraid to lead his team to a victory no matter what. Last season, Westbrook made history and became the […]

Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder saw first hand on Tuesday how the Cleveland Cavaliers look like now with the four new players they have in their lineup. Many have already given their thoughts about the new-look team and now, it was the reigning MVP’s turn to chime in on the defending Eastern Conference […]

The Jordan Brand has long been one of the top sneaker and apparel manufacturers in the world. Their family of talented athletes vary across multiple sports are are the best in the world. One of them is Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook, who has been their sponsored athlete for a lot of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Holy Trinity of superstars is a go for tonight’s marquee matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chesapeake Energy Arena. According to Royce Young of ESPN, Carmelo Anthony and reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook both have been greenlighted to play against the defending Eastern Conference champions after both missed the Thunder’s past […]

Russell Westbrook took part in tonight’s pre-game warmup session prior to facing the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena, as part of the headlining TNT’s Tuesday night doubleheader. The reigning MVP was seen dropping multiple F-bombs with the equipment personnel while going through his shooting routine. Take a listen. Gonna go out on a […]

OKLAHOMA – With the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers heading into Oklahoma City Tuesday night for a nationally televised game, the availability of Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony is still up in the air, according to Thunder coach Billy Donovan. “I haven’t had any conversations with them about tomorrow yet,” Donovan said after Monday’s practice. “So we […]

For the second straight game, Oklahoma City will be without the services of Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony. Both are recovering from injuries sustained in their win over Golden State on Feb. 6. According to coach Billy Donovan, there is no timetable for their return. Westbrook has a left ankle sprain while Anthony has a […]

Paul George has been playing at an All-Star level for the past few years but his play the past month or so has shown that he has improved dramatically since he came to the Oklahoma City Thunder. And he credits it to his weight loss regimen in December. According to Fred Katz of CNHI Sports Oklahoma, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder (32-24) recently hit another rough patch in their 2017-18 season with four straight losses. A few days ago, Thunder All-Star forward Paul George sat down with Rachel Nichols of ESPN to discuss the relationship he’s developed with teammates Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony as well as his decision to not to go […]