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Averaging a triple double, Russell Westbrook is a leading MVP candidate but the Thunder All-Star is likely in the running for another NBA accolade – the Community Assist award. For donating a car to a single mother of two and opening Russell’s Reading Rooms in three Oklahoma City elementary schools, Westbrook won the NBA’s Community Assist […]

Russell Westbrook is the latest of MVP candidates to chime in on resting players during national broadcasts after former teammate James Harden did so on Monday. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard claimed that it’s all about the competition for him, and he won’t get that by resting. Marquee players like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade […]

As many expected, tempers flared during an electric matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, with reigning MVP Stephen Curry getting into a shoving match with Semaj Christon before the end of the half — a deed ending with two technical fouls for each side. Curry attempted to gain […]

The craziest thing about Russell Westbrook‘s season isn’t only about the amount of triple-doubles he’s managed to collect or the fact that he’s still averaging such, 39 games into the season — but how many he could possibly have if he put his mind into getting as many as he could. According to ESPN Stats and Information, the […]

Russell Westbrook is one of the most expressive and passionate players in the NBA today. The Thunder star leaves his emotions on the court and plays like a ticking time bomb ready to explode, but also can be a jokester — as seen in his elaborate handshake dances with his teammates. Which version of Russell […]

Russell Westbrook may have felt better after he found out two of technical fouls had been rescinded by the NBA bringing his total for the season down to nine, but on Wednesday night’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets, he received another one for hitting referee Tre Maddox in the head with the ball. […]

He may still be leading the NBA with the most technical fouls this year, but Russell Westbrook‘s total for the season was reduced to nine after two of them have been rescinded recently by the league office. The two that were overturned from the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar were one slapped on him November 14 against […]

During the third quarter of the game between the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night, Russell Westbrook knocked down a three-point shot and celebrated it. The five-time All-Star thought it was the perfect time to pay homage to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers for clinching the top spot in […]

We’ve all seen our fair share of bandwagon fans but this one in Milwaukee last night might be the biggest ever. This young fan went to the Thunder–Bucks game wearing a Russell Westbrook jersey. But after Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked Westbrook’s layup attempt, that all changed. Take a look at this unbelievable act: @Bucks THIS just […]

Russell Westbrook chases numbers more than any player in the league. But he maintains he only cares about one thing: winning. Every Russ interview is essentially the same. Westbrook is just out there trying to do what’s best for the team. That’s what he always says. But it’s gotten to the point where it’s simply […]

Russell Westbrook ended 2016 in perfect fashion. Another triple-double capped off a banner year for the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard. In 2016, Westbrook recorded an astonishing 31 triple-doubles, the most ever in a year besides Oscar Robertson. It was also the 16th time this season that Westbrook recorded a triple-double, and the Thunder are […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t worried about possibly getting suspended for picking up too many technical fouls this season. Russ was ejected from the Thunder’s last game against the Grizzlies after getting T’d up twice, now giving him 10 technicals for the season. At 16 technicals, a player receives his first suspension. Westbrook is very much aware […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook has been a triple-double machine this season, playing on a historical pace. This has been one of his best seasons yet as a player, but it hasn’t been without its bizarre moments as well. In the Thunder’s previous game, Westbrook argued a foul call given to the Memphis Grizzlies […]

For the first time this season, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has been ejected from a game after receiving two technical fouls. With 6:41 left in the third quarter of against the Memphis Grizzlies, the 28-year-old UCLA product was given a second technical foul for continuously complaining about a prior play where the shot […]

With almost a third of the season gone by now, one thing that the games this year has had a lot of is the number of vicious slams from some of the NBA’s high-flyers. Terrence Ross proved that 360-degree dunks are not only done during contests but also in-game, while his Toronto Raptors‘ teammate DeMar DeRozan will […]

With the Miami Heat scheduled to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, it brings back a lot of memories to their team officials especially about the 2008 draft. The South Beach team owned the second overall pick that year and used it to select Michael Beasley in an attempt to pair him with […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson was the one individual who saw rough diamonds before they were polished and took shape, before they were held up and shined from every angle, back when all they had was promise. Those diamonds in the rough were Los Angeles area standouts James Harden and Russell Westbrook, who prior to […]

Russell Westbrook has already responded to the video that went viral of him hitting a jump shot in warm-ups and then running out the tunnel while appearing to yell out, “Thank you, Kyrie!” Reporters caught up with Westbrook just before tip-off of the Thunder’s game at home vs. the Timberwolves tonight and asked him point […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook has been dishing out triple doubles all season. He’s dangerous when driving to the basket, and defenses collapse on him when he gets into the paint. That’s the perfect situation for him to dish the ball off to one of his teammates for a sweet assist. Friday night the […]

Russell Westbrook continued his torrid season against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, this time tickling history once again after a 42-point, 10-rebound, seven-assist line that put him in the company of one of the greats of the sport — Oscar Robertson. Westbrook and “The Big O” stand alone as the only players to reach 900 […]

The NBA believes new provisions in the upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement will help to keep players from leaving their original team. League executives don’t agree that it’s enough and won’t stop players from leaving, especially if they want to join forces with other players. The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that top brass NBA owners feel player salaries […]

Russell Westbrook pulled off one of the most accurate NBA renditions of the “Shammgod” crossover dribble, breezing past point guard Tyler Ulis during the Thunder‘s 114-101 win over the Phoenix Suns. The man whom the move is named after, God Shammgod, is honored the All-Star point guard has kept his name around. “One of my friends […]

Russell Westbrook screamed as loud he could to be heard over the boisterous crowd. “You’re standing right there! Blow the f—ing whistle!” On a potential game-winning shot his shot was seemingly blocked, but he felt there was indeed a foul. The official standing near never blew his whistle and the Thunder lost the game to the […]

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Russell Westbrook made history Saturday afternoon against the Phoenix Suns. He also made Tyler Ulis look silly. Russ pulled off one of the best dribble moves of the season that ended with an epic assist for a Steven Adams dunk. Take a look: https://vine.co/v/52MlKrD0KU0 That was one of Westbrook’s career-high 22 assists as he posted […]

Russell Westbrook got back to setting records on Saturday. In a matinee against the Phoenix Suns, Westbrook recorded 20 assists for the first time ever in his career as the Thunder rolled to the blowout victory. Westbrook finished with 26 points, 22 assists and 11 rebounds giving him his first triple-double in the last three […]

Andre Roberson is just trying to give back. But he wasn’t enough this time. During a charity event in which Roberson was handing out Christmas gifts to little kids, he received a hilarious request from one of the youngsters. Andre Roberson giving out Xmas meals to kids at a church. 6-year-old comes up to him […]

Expectations for Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook had been set before the season started. Many had him slotted for a fantastic season now that he is the clear leader of the team, and he hasn’t disappointed. Westbrook has dazzled with his play so far and put together a string of seven triple-doubles in a row. […]

The triple-double streak of Russell Westbrook may have ended last Sunday and finished tied with Michael Jordan with seven straight, but at the pace he’s playing every night, it won’t be hard to imagine him not being able to duplicate or even surpass it as the season progresses. His strong play as of late has gotten himself a lot […]

On Tuesday night, the Portland Trail Blazers faced the Oklahoma City Thunder which gave fans a chance to see two of the best point guards in the league square off for the first time this season. The game started with OKC leading in the early minutes of the first quarter, but when Russell Westbrook went to the […]

Russell Westbrook allowed frustration to get the best of him during Tuesday night’s matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Ironically, he never received any technicals for his offenses. Westbrook refused to help his team on defense after he felt the officials missed a call. That was the beginning of his rather tame meltdown, which was […]

The NBA season is in full swing and multiple players have put up incredible individual performances. But who do you think tops the list the MVP right now? Is it Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, James Harden, Kevin Durant, or someone else? Rank your picks for MVP below!

Following the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s 99-96 win over the Boston Celtics, spirits were high in the locker room after winning seven of their last eight games, thanks in large part to Russell Westbrook‘s triple-double antics. Center Steven Adams, who enjoyed an efficient night at home with 16 points on 7-of-8 from the field and eight rebounds, […]

After a torrid stretch of seven straight triple-doubles came to an end with Sunday night’s 99-96 victory over the Boston Celtics, point guard Russell Westbrook is happy as can be with yet another win in his pocket. Westbrook led his Oklahoma City Thunder with a monstrous 37-point, 12-rebound, six-assist performance that left him four assists shy […]

After starting the season on fire and currently averaging a triple-double, many are considering Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook as the early favorite to win the MVP award. However, when asked how he feels about being acknowledged as the best player in the league, the 28-year-old UCLA product made it clear that it’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is currently playing the best basketball of his career and is posting incredible numbers through 23 games. On Friday night, he tied Michael Jordan for seven straight triple doubles and has pushed his season average to 31.0 points, 10.9 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game. However, despite his unbelievable performances […]

The fireworks didn’t stop on Friday night, as Russell Westbrook tallied his seventh straight triple-double with a 27-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist performance. Despite his efforts, the Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the Houston Rockets 102-99. The UCLA product grabbed his 10th rebound with 7:46 left in the fourth quarter, once he had already collected 16 points and […]

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The triple-doubles keep coming for Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook, who only needed three quarters to notch his sixth consecutive monster line in a 102-99 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Westbrook’s streak is the longest since Michael Jordan reached double figures in points, rebounds, and assists in seven straight games back in 1989. For […]