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Giannis Antetokounmpo may have arguably the most difficult name to pronounce among all NBA players today, but for the Chicago Bulls announcer, he found another one’s name more challenging to say than the Milwaukee Bucks forward’s. During halftime of the match between the Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, the broadcaster wanted to give […]

It was just last season when Russell Westbrook damaged the fabric of the basketball universe by doing what was previously deemed impossible to accomplish in the modern era of the NBA: average a triple-double for an entire season. For that accomplishment alone, Westbrook’s place in NBA history is undeniably secured. If you ask his Oklahoma […]

Russell Westbrook has always been a special player, and we’re just beginning to see his impact realized, at least on an individual level. Last season the Oklahoma City Thunder star started off the season without his career-long partner Kevin Durant and a gloomy season outlook looming ahead. Along with a relatively new head coach, Billy […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves got the best of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night for the second time in less than a week that featured another tightly contested game between both teams. Following the game, All-Star forward Jimmy Butler had much praise toward the reigning league MVP, Russell Westbrook, while acknowledging their connection off the […]

When Carmelo Anthony and Paul George came to the fold of the Oklahoma City Thunder over the offseason, not everyone was convinced that the newest Big Three they formed with Russell Westbrook would result to success. Chemistry and their ability to adapt to each other’s style of play were among the points skeptics noted as […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook is one of the most aggressive dudes on the basketball court. He’s a menace to opposing teams whom he is constantly leaving clueless on how to contain the Thunder guard. But you would barely trace any speck of that aggression when watching this video of the reigning MVP singing […]

Coach Billy Donovan said it was going to be a process. Even before his Oklahoma City Thunder lost two of their first three games, the third year coach knew his squad was going to having growing pains as they learned to play together. Yet, a two game losing streak is still a two game losing […]

After Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors last year, Russell Westbrook averaged a triple-double en route to his first Most Valuable Player award. Now, the Oklahoma City Thunder have surrounded him with Paul George and Carmelo Anthony after an extremely successful offseason by general manager Sam Presti. As it will take time for […]

One of the toughest tasks in the NBA is controlling reigning MVP Russell Westbrook. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has proven to be one of the best players in the league, a player that coaches spend hours and hours trying to figure out how to best cover. For Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder, […]

After his historic year last season, Russell Westbrook still continued with his record-breaking ways during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s season opener against the New York Knicks on Thursday. The reigning MVP notched his first triple-double of the season, and proved that he can co-exist on the court together with Carmelo Anthony and Paul George. To […]

When the Oklahoma City Thunder successfully added both Paul George and Carmelo Anthony to their fold, there were a lot of questions that surfaced centered around how they will co-exist with Russell Westbrook on the court. Some even wondered how their addition will affect the reigning MVP’s game, and if he’ll be able to average […]

Russell Westbrook has been known for not being shy to speak his mind. Whether it may be about a facet of his game, his fashion style, or anything concerning the Oklahoma City Thunder, he has given his opinion on it, and does not mind shutting down reporters along the way either. That was exactly the […]

With Halloween only a few weeks away, a lot of people are already starting to prepare their costumes for it. From parties, trick or treats, to different events, these outfits are well thought of to make people stand out. Such is the case as well with some NBA players who also take part in this […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan was having none of the notion that his star point guard, Russell Westbrook, is easy to guard. ESPN’s Zach Lowe’s article described how the MVP’s often-rampant style of play was “like cake” for the Golden State Warriors to defend, playing into their strength as a team. “I think […]

The Denver Nuggets fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, but not before a controversial play took place as center Nikola Jokic attempted to set a screen in front of Russell Westbrook, who met him with a shoulder charge that got him to the ground, consequently penalized with a Flagrant 1 foul. https://twitter.com/World_Wide_Wob/status/917921809500131328 Jokic, […]

Despite still being in the preseason, Russell Westbrook has competed with the same intensity as regular season games. He has made a name for himself as a no-nonsense player on the court, and a fierce competitor that gives his all to win. During Tuesday’s preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, the reigning MVP did not […]

Despite a much-upgraded roster over this offseason, the Golden State Warriors are not afraid of the Oklahoma City Thunder and MVP Russell Westbrook just yet, having proven to be his absolute kryptonite over the last few seasons. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Warriors “don’t fear” Westbrook because his “style of play is so easy […]

It’s still the preseason and with only a bit more than a week to go before the start of the much-awaited regular season. The Oklahoma City Thunder made a key addition in Carmelo Anthony just weeks before the games count, making these precious days together really count. Russell Westbrook has been flooded with questions about […]

Russell Westbrook was noticeably silent when the whole controversy surrounding Kevin Durant and his criticism of the Oklahoma City Thunder while supposedly using another Twitter account broke a few weeks ago. The Thunder superstar liked an Instagram post by now-former teammate Enes Kanter’s response to Durant, but that was about it. Until now. @SheaSerrano thought […]

An Australian basketball club will pay the Chesapeake Energy Arena a visit this Sunday to play the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it doesn’t look like Russell Westbrook is losing any sleep worrying about the game against Melbourne United. Asked by reporters on what he’s expecting of this intriguing matchup between two professional basketball teams whose […]

After losing Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors a year ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder helped Russell Westbrook by trading for Carmelo Anthony and Paul George. Along with only giving up role players for the two All-Stars, Westbrook signed his five-year, $205 million contract extension before training camp. With Oklahoma City forming a big […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder went through the first preseason action on Friday night with their newly formed big three all on the floor together. It has put together an intriguing dynamic on the offensive end of the floor that now features three proven scorers in the mix. However, it appears that the reigning league MVP […]

Andre Roberson is not your typical shooting guard because he’s the kind that is primarily put on the floor not to find ways to make baskets but to do the dirty jobs. Mostly he’s deployed by Oklahoma City Thunder Billy Donovan to get rebounds, force opponents to commit turnovers, and to shadow the other teams’ […]

Russell Westbrook will make his preseason debut tonight, head coach Billy Donovan said, according to Royce Young of ESPN. The newly-extended Most Valuable Player missed the first game against the Houston Rockets earlier this week due to a platelet-rich plasma injection he received last week. This will also be the first time that the All-Star […]

Reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook was notably absent from the Oklahoma City Thunder’ preseason opener on Tuesday night as he’s still recovering from an offseason platelet-rich-plasma injection just prior to the start of training camp. The Thunder have been cautious with the recovery process with Westbrook, but his teammate Paul George believes that he will […]

Veteran big man Enes Kanter was one of the many players on the move this past offseason as he was traded to the New York Knicks as part of the deal that landed All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ahead of his first campaign with the Knicks, Kanter told Marc Berman of […]

Since Kobe Bryant stepped away from the NBA after 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, he has been much more open about the various aspects of his career. In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Bryant was asked about which current NBA player reminds him the most of himself. Which up and coming […]

Backup point guard Raymond Felton is slated to start against the Houston Rockets in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s preseason opener, according to Erik Horne of The Oklahoman. Reigning MVP and starting point guard Russell Westbrook did more work with the first team today, according to head coach Billy Donovan, still recovering from a PRP injection […]

It may have taken longer than expected, but Russell Westbrook ultimately decided to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, making him the owner of the biggest contract in NBA history. The deal is worth $205 million for five years, which will keep him in Oklahoma City until the 2022-23 season. When asked what […]

A few days prior to reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook inked his five-year, $205 million super max extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, it was revealed he underwent a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right knee this offseason. The 28-year-old on Sunday gave an update on his recovery from the procedure with a short and direct […]

September 29, 2017 will go down in Oklahoma City Thunder history as the day Russell Westbrook committed his future to the franchise by signing his five-year, $205 million extension. As a token of the City of Oklahoma City’s appreciation, Mayor Mick Cornett on that day also signed a proclamation that says “every day” is Russell […]

In a drama-filled offseason, one of the storylines was Russell Westbrook not signing his five-year, $205 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. While there were some concerns about another superstar leaving Oklahoma City, Westbrook eventually signed on Kevin Durant’s birthday. After signing his extension, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett declared every day as […]

After losing Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors last year, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded for Paul George and Carmelo Anthony this offseason. With Russell Westbrook playing with two All-Stars now, he signed a five-year, $205 million contract extension on Durant’s birthday. As George revealed Westbrook’s extension will ‘absolutely’ factor into his own free […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have put forth a concerted all-in effort with two major splashes through the trade market with the acquisitions of All-Star forwards Paul George and Carmelo Anthony. However, these moves will reportedly push the Thunder’s luxury tax bill to a large amount next summer that is expected to be well north of […]

It has been quite the offseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they have established a Big Three with Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony. In these two trades, the Thunder only gave up Victor Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick via the Chicago Bulls. While […]

Following two months of anticipation, reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook officially signed his supermax five-year, $205 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Prior to that, there was some growing chatter that he would have considered taking his talents to the Los Angeles Lakers next offseason to join some other superstars, according to Tim Bontemps […]

Following months of building anticipation, reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook finally signed the five-year, $205 million extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. In response to the move, Westbrook has released a statement about his decision to re-sign with the Thunder in a team press release. “I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, […]

Russell Westbrook has agreed to sign a five-year, $205 million extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This contract will make the biggest total amount in NBA history — amassing six years and $233.5 million. Through Westbrook’s agent Thad Foucher and general manager Sam Presti have signed the deal and delivered […]

In the last 2 1/2 years with the Oklahoma City Thunder, veteran big man Enes Kanter developed a strong bond with All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook. Following the trade to the New York Knicks over the weekend, Kanter has a few keywords of advice from Westbrook that he’s set to impart on the next venture of his NBA […]