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With the regular season about to end, the conversations about the MVP award have intensified even more. The two favorites to win the Maurice Podoloff Trophy this year, James Harden and Russell Westbrook, have been compared, and their performances continue to be dissected. Another statistic was recently released by NBA.com, focusing on how they play defense. It […]

Russell Westbrook has done it. He now has the most triple-doubles in a single season in NBA history. With 4:18 left in the fourth quarter of his team’s game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder star guard gave the perfect pass to a wide open Semaj Christon, who knocked down a three-pointer […]

Following Damian Lillard‘s 59-point explosion against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, the NBA has now seen 10 different players reach the 50-point mark this season — the most ever in a season in NBA history. This season’s 50-point games are as follows: Devin Booker (PHO): 70 points @ Boston Celtics (03/24/17) -L- Klay Thompson […]

Friday night did not  go as planned for Russell Westbrook. Entering their game against the Phoenix Suns, many believed they were going to win easily and that he will make history by becoming the player with the most triple-doubles in a season. However, both did not happen on the night. The 28-year-old UCLA product reportedly […]

Having played with Russell Westbrook the past three seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Steven Adams has seen first hand how Westbrook has further improved his game to become the MVP candidate that he is this year. That said, he recently made it known why he thinks his teammate should be the winner of the […]

Another lost nugget of Russell Westbrook‘s amazing triple-double year is the fact that he is the first player to average 30 points and 10 rebounds for a season since the “Mailman” Karl Malone did so in 1989-90, according to Basketball-Reference. Malone was one of the most dominant forces in the low-post despite being an undersized power forward […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has had a whirlwind of a 2016-17 season in his hands. From dealing with the departures of teammates Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka to a seamless transition into being the go-to player for the team. The MVP frontrunner admits the support from fans has been a little different […]

When it comes to the MVP debate, Suns coach Earl Watson thinks that the only thing standing between Russell Westbrook and the honor is a question of his personality. Watson has been open about the fact that he looks at the Thunder star “like a little brother,” but he still believes that there’s no room […]

Russell Westbrook couldn’t just leave the gym after his abysmal 6-for-25 shooting performance in a 21-point loss to the Suns Friday night. As soon as he could, Westbrook made his way back out onto the court after the game to practice getting some shots up. Westbrook is now out on the Suns practice court getting […]

By now we know Kobe Bryant has Russell Westbrook’s back. The legendary Laker sees more of himself in Westbrook than any other current NBA player and has come to admire the Thunder point guard quite a bit. So when Bryant heard about the “assist hunting” claim surrounding Westbrook’s near triple-double performance vs. the Suns last […]

Looks may be deceiving if you believe Russell Westbrook. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard maintains he is not “hunting” for triple-doubles after the Thunder lost to the Suns last night. Westbrook was on the verge of history, just one triple-double away from setting the record for the most in a season, but the Suns […]

With history on the line, the Phoenix Suns crowd put loyalty aside last night when its home team took on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Russell Westbrook was on the verge of breaking the record for most triple-doubles in a season and the crowd was behind him, cheering the away opponent. Westbrook came up just shy […]

With roughly 115 minutes left in his regular season, Russell Westbrook achieved what most believed was a mere fantasy at the start of the campaign, joining all-time great Oscar Robertson as the only players to ever record a triple-double for an entire NBA season. Westbrook clinched the record with his sixth assist of the game […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Russell Westbrook and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan are in large part, two totally different players. Westbrook’s jumper pales in comparison to Jordan’s always money shot. And Jordan’s defense was elite, while Westbrook remains a solid yet not stellar defender. But the two do have a few similarities as well. Both […]

Much has been made of Russell Westbrook‘s historic triple-double season, and most incredibly, that he is doing so in 10 fewer minutes than the legendary Oscar Robertson, who was the only player to average one for a season during 1961-62. ESPN’s Zach Lowe is a firm believer that if a media presence is to vote […]

Sometimes it’s all about the small victories in life. For Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale, the moral victory was keeping All-Star dynamo Russell Westbrook a rebound shy of a record-breaking 42nd triple-double of the season during a 103-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. After a relatively meek triple-double on Tuesday against […]

And then, there were two. It all comes down to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and Houston Rockets guard James Harden for the Most Valuable Player award. The two players have had very comparable stats all season along with similar reviews from figureheads throughout the league, but now it’s all coming down to the final few […]

When Kevin Durant decided to leave Oklahoma City and sign with the Golden State Warriors last summer, it quickly became very clear that Russell Westbrook was going to be a one-man wrecking crew and do everything in his power to led the Thunder. However to actually envision that Westbrook would average a triple-double seems a bit […]

Russell Westbrook has been proving critics and doubters wrong throughout the entirety of the 2016-17 season. It comes at no surprise that he’s been able to change some of his peers’ minds as well. “He put his stamp on it tonight,” Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Jason Terry told beat writer Fred Katz following a 110-79 blowout […]

Following a swift triple-double performance in last night’s blowout of the Milwaukee Bucks, Russell Westbrook gave credit to all-time great Oscar Robertson after having tied him for the all-time high mark of 41 triple-doubles in a season. “The Big O” spearheaded the civil rights movement within the NBA and was a crucial activist when the league was […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has tied all-time great Oscar Robertson for the most triple-doubles in a season, notching his 41st of the year on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The All-Star guard pulled down a Khris Middleton mid-range miss and raced upcourt, slipping a dime to Taj Gibson and totaling a 12-10-10 line at […]

As the season draws near to a close, the Stache Bros duo of Steven Adams and Enes Kanter brought forth their behind-the-scenes teammate Nick Collison to bolster the case for Russell Westbrook‘s MVP campaign. Unfortunately it backfired, with Collison meekly refuting every outlandish claim the frontcourt tandem made and storming off despite the cries of […]

The NBA has made a change on how their season award winners will be selected. Unlike in previous years, the league will not allow team-employed media members to cast a vote. This is to avoid them from having conflicts of interest and voting for players of their respective teams, who are essentially their co-workers. Hey, […]

One would run out of superlatives when describing the kind of season that Russell Westbrook has had so far. With only six games left to play, the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar is expected to do what was once unthinkable by replicating the great Oscar Robertson’s triple double average for an entire year. The UCLA product […]

Despite only being two triple-doubles shy of setting a new single-season mark, Russell Westbrook appeared not to be interested in any record during a postgame interview Sunday. Following the Oklahoma City Thunder loss to the Charlotte Hornets, the 28-year-old UCLA product was visibly in a bad mood and did not answer most of the questions […]

The NBA MVP has always been awarded to individuals that had stellar seasons since it was first implemented in the 1955-56 season. This year’s race to the Maurice Podoloff Trophy has been so tight, that some have suggested it be awarded to two players. The chance of that happening is unlikely, but Portland Trail Blazers guard […]

There are plenty of opinions to be found around the basketball world about what Thunder guard Russell Westbrook is doing. To date, Westbrook has posted 39 triple doubles, on his way to averaging double figures in three categories for the 2016-2017 season. Only one other player in NBA history has accomplished that feat, and that […]

The once brotherly relationship between Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook is forever altered. Durant’s decision to leave Westbrook and the Thunder for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the offseason caused the relationship to basically end while also creating an awkward distance between the two. They haven’t talked since last summer and even refuse […]

Shaquille O’Neal knows who deserves to win the MVP award this season. While many believe James Harden is the favorite to win it, the Hall-of-Famer made it known that he thinks Russell Westbrook should be leading the race at this point of the season. .@SHAQ has a message for Westbrook's critics. 👀 pic.twitter.com/LQ2gaURRVw — NBA on […]

Russell Westbrook recording triple-doubles has been a normal occurrence this season, that many are surprised whenever he doesn’t record one during a game. On Wednesday night, he notched his 38th of the campaign, but it wasn’t just any ordinary one. By finishing with 57 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists against the Orlando Magic, the […]

Russell Westbrook is having a season for the ages and is on pace to make history by becoming the first player in 55 years to average a triple double for the entire regular season. However, what a lot of people tend to overlook is his high scoring performances this season, as his superb all-around game […]

What does it mean to be the Most Valuable Player? Going by its bare definition, it is a thing that is of great worth or something extremely useful or important. While there are many different concepts and opinions of what it really means to be an MVP and who it should be this season, one […]

In light of the dismissive words from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, MVP frontrunner Russell Westbrook was more than happy to walk out of American Airline Center with a 92-91 win, pulling out all the stops in his 37th triple-double of the season. Westbrook caught fire late and dropped 37 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists […]

Kobe Bryant is widely regarded as the one of the best to ever play the game. That being said, it’s not easy to impress him because of his sheer greatness and talent. However, he recently revealed who among the current stars in the league he enjoys watching. The five-time champion named Oklahoma City Thunder‘s Russell Westbrook, […]

The Stache Bros are back with their own rendition of fashion week, encouraging some of their Oklahoma City Thunder teammates to compare their outfits to Most Valuable Player candidate Russell Westbrook. First is rookie forward Domantas Sabonis in one-strapped overalls, as Enes Kanter said: “You look like a farmer, bro. I’m not gonna lie.” Next is […]

Throughout the season, many have debated on who should be named the NBA’s MVP. Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook have emerged as the favorites to win the highest individual honor as they are both having incredible seasons. While the opinions of fans have continued to be […]

Following a high-octane 137-125 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Houston Rockets‘ Twitter account would not have mercy on Russell Westbrook, who led all players in points (39), rebounds (11), and assists (13), recording his 36th triple-double of the season. With Westbrook likely to finish the year as the first player to average a […]

Over the Oklahoma City Thunder’s past six games, the team has went 5-1 with the only loss coming at the hands of the Golden State Warriors. What’s even more amazing is how the Thunder have went about with their business over that stretch, and that is by setting the tone early with pure grit and […]

With just a few weeks left in the regular season, the MVP discussion and debate is nearing an end and for the first time in awhile, there is currently no clear-cut winner. The two frontrunners are without question James Harden and Russell Westbrook, while LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard each have strong cases to be […]