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It took just a little over seven minutes of game time to see something crazy in the first game of the season for both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Philadelphia 76ers. After Thunder guard Russell Westbrook drove to the basket on a fast break, drew a foul, and scored the basket, he shouted towards […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook paid no mind to the Golden State Warriors‘ season-opening loss to the San Antonio Spurs. When asked by reporters prior to morning practice if he had watched the game the night before, Westbrook nonchalantly said “nah,” implying he had better things to do. Take a look. Russell Westbrook describes […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook can pull some of the most bizarre outfits from his closet on a whim. This year, Westbrook is starting early on his Halloween celebration, and his choice of dress is Joe Dirt. Complete with the mullet, the mop, and the outfit, he hit the nail on the head as a […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant shed some light on the relationship between him and Russell Westbrook and the dynamic that ultimately caused him to leave Oklahoma City for the Bay Area. In a candid interview with Rolling Stone’s Paul Solotaroff, Durant explained what attracted him to this Warriors team in the first place. “They […]

We finally found out yesterday that there was indeed a secret meaning behind Russell Westbrook’s July 4 Instagram post following Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors. The Thunder point guard was essentially calling KD out as soft for the move, according to reporting by Sports Illustrated’s Lee Jenkins. The cupcakes referenced something […]

So, that Instagram post Russell Westbrook made back on July 4 really did mean something. And of course, it was a shot at Kevin Durant. Westbrook made this simple post after Durant’s decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors back on the Fourth of July and we’ve all wondered ever […]

The annual front office survey is upon us with the start of the regular season only a week away and general managers around the league responded to 48 different questions about the best teams, players, coaches, fans, offseason moves, amongst other topics. They were not allowed to vote for their own team or personnel. Percentages are based […]

Outside of posing for pictures on the latest issue of GQ, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook also took time to answer some questions during an interview for the magazine. Although he made it clear last week that he has grown tired of giving his reaction to Kevin Durant‘s move to the Golden State […]

Russell Westbrook wasn’t always the best player on his team — as it turns out — he wasn’t even the best player on his block, as he recalls. That honor belonged to his best friend — Khelcey Barrs. The two played high school basketball together at Leuzinger High, where everyone came to see Barrs play […]

Russell Westbrook sees no complication in his situation. Out of all the players who have been asked about Kevin Durant leaving Oklahoma City for Golden State, Westbrook is the one with the shortest answers and the calmest demeanor. The 6-foot-3 guard, now the face of his franchise, gave some candid answers about the situation to GQ Magazine […]

It’s not just the thunderous dunks that has defined Russell Westbrook’s career. His unusual and unique sense for fashion also sets him apart. Westbrook’s look is impossible to miss and makes him a perfect match for GQ’s newest magazine cover. Take a look: .@russwest44 is on the cover of @GQMagazine and we'd totally support using […]

NBA teams use the preseason games to run some plays they practiced during their training camp and to improve their player’s conditioning. Head coaches usually place minutes restrictions on their starters to control their playing time to avoid injuries and preserve their stamina for the regular season. Simply put, these contests have no bearing that’s […]

When speaking to reporters earlier this week, Kevin Durant further explained his motives for signing with the Golden State Warriors in this summer’s free agency. Durant cited selflessness and a sense of community as reasons for making the move, as per Anthony Slater of The Mercury News. “You hear family a lot. That’s just a […]

Even the best of dunkers have had their fair share of blunders, and the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s athletic superstar Russell Westbrook is no exception to the rule. The 6-foot-3 guard was set to get an easy two at the rim after a pass from Kyle Singler during a fast break, but was met by the rim while attempting […]

On Monday, Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams found out the hard way that his 51-year-old assistant coach can still play. Mark Bryant, who played in the league for 15 seasons, scored on the 7-foot Kiwi while playing one-on-one after the team’s practice. He then had a good time celebrating his made layup together […]

NBA 2k17 had the Golden State Warriors winning “only” 58 games this season. But that’s just based on a simulation of the entire year by Tony Xypteras of Uproxx.com. Its simulator took care of literally everything. So, all results here are without any human influence. It’s true that everyone with a copy of the game […]

Last week, the Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off its preseason against two of the best teams in Europe, Spanish clubs Real Madrid, and FC Barcelona. After splitting those games, five-time all-star Russell Westbrook took notice of how different the European offense is compared to those of NBA teams. The UCLA product saw his team give up 142 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have finished their games overseas and are now headed back to the United States. The travel back will be the real start to the Thunder’s preseason and it will be an important preseason for the new-look squad. The Thunder are still trying to get all the pieces on their team clicking. […]

On Thursday, Nov. 17 in Oklahoma City, Thunder star Russell Westbrook will be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. His former running mate, Kevin Durant, was inducted last year, memorably saying: “hopefully we’ll be here next year for Russell Westbrook’s induction.” By the looks of it, the “we” won’t include Durant this time, given the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their first preseason game 142-137 in a wild overtime shootout on Monday against Real Madrid of the Liga ACB of Spain. While it’s an “L” on the preseason record, there was lots to take away from this game, especially in such a highly contested one with five extra minutes of action. How […]

Kevin Durant has already been in the NBA for 9 seasons and has seen many teammates come and go. Two of his longest-tenured teammates that come to mind are Russell Westbrook, who was his teammate for eight years, and Nick Collison, who was KD’s teammate his entire career until this season. But when asked recently […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook threw down a, well, thunderous jam in transition against Real Madrid on Monday’s preseason game in Madrid, Spain. Westbrook’s speed and aggressive instincts had him coming out of the backcourt like a bat out of hell against Sergio Llull, eventually separating and breaking free for the two-handed dunk. […]

Oklahoma City point guard Russell Westbrook hit this sublime trick shot corner three from behind the backboard angle, dazzling teammates and media members around him. Check him out. ¿Alguna palabra que describa esto de @russwest44? 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🏀🏀🏀 #NBAMadrid pic.twitter.com/NhsISERsi6 — NBASpain (@NBAspain) October 3, 2016 The tweet from NBA Spain translates to: “Any word to describe this from […]

Kendrick Perkins recently made an appearance on The Vertical Podcast with Adrian Wojnarowski to talk basketball and give his thoughts on Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors. Perkins of course was a former teammate of Durant and Russell Westbrook after spending a number of years with them in Oklahoma City. He was a big voice in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder fans and others around the league always wondered “what if Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook worked to their full potential as a duo?” On paper, the two were arguably the most dominant one-two punch the NBA has seen since Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal in the early 2000s. Their skill sets were […]

After signing a contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook continues to express his love for the city. The extension that Westbrook signed gave him big bucks and made him look like the hero the city needs. Many believed that Westbrook would flee OKC now that Kevin Durant is gone; he is out there proving […]

New Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Ronnie Price sung high praise of running mate Russell Westbrook today, saying he’s “hands down” the best player he’s ever played with. Ronnie Price said Russell Westbrook is hands down the best player he's ever played with. — Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) September 27, 2016 Pointed out he played with Nash […]

From old faces in new places, the USA Men’s Basketball Team bringing home the gold medal once again in the Rio Olympics, to veterans announcing their retirements, a lot has happened the past couple of months. But arguably the most talked about news was the move of former Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has taken pride on his sense of fashion and has even dubbed himself as the “fashion king” on social media. This offseason, the 27-year-old has spent a lot of time sitting front row at the New York Fashion Week and playing tennis with Vogue magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Though this […]

Colin Kaepernick has both raised a ton of awareness and controversy over the past month by kneeling during the national anthem in protest to the police brutality and injustice that is currently happening. While some are strongly against Kaepernick’s actions, others including athletes have supported his decision and have taken a kneel themselves during the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder newcomer Victor Oladipo, who loves to sing, revealed that his teammate Russell Westbrook can sing as well. That’s not hard to believe since plenty of people have multiple talents. That’s where the normal ends and the strange part begins. According to Oladipo, his teammate uses his vocals to help put him to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter has been making unusual headlines since his arrival in the NBA. From his fascination with WWE’s The Undertaker and his ongoing ‘bromance’ with Kiwi teammate Steven Adams, to more serious issues such as his complicated relationship with his father; Kanter isn’t afraid to express himself. The Turkish big man was typically […]

Victor Oladipo has gone from being the best player on the Orlando Magic to a key player for a playoff team. That team is the Oklahoma City Thunder. When Oladipo first joined the team he did not think he would be the second option, but now he will be thrust into that position. The Thunder […]

The NBA is close to 30 days away and training camp has already begun for the Oklahoma City Thunder. During press time with reporters, Russell Westbrook was once against asked about the status of his friendship with Kevin Durant. According to both Westbrook and Durant, their friendship has not dissolved and is not in danger […]

After seeing his on-court partner-in-crime since 2008, Kevin Durant, leave their team for the Golden State Warriors, who ousted them in a thrilling best-of-seven Western Conference Finals last season, it signifies the start of the Russell Westbrook era and being the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s undisputed leader. With this development, many basketball fans including the Las […]

Russell Westbrook has not been known to speak out much in his NBA career. The NBA superstar has stayed relatively quiet with his thoughts. He is known for being a guy who avoids the media and their conflict at all costs. That idea of him ended yesterday though, when Westbrook took to social media to […]

Russell Westbrook undoubtedly expressed his loyalty to the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise when he signed an extension over the summer. He also made a shrewd business decision. By restructuring his contract in the way that he did, Westbrook can opt out and become a free agent in the summer of 2018. That’s a really good […]

One of the young bright stars the NBA has is the newly-acquired guard of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Oladipo. The second-overall pick of the 2013 draft has shown his versatility on the court since he started his NBA career as he can play both guard spots. In his three seasons with the Orlando Magic, […]

New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis posted a a post-workout photo alongside  Oklahoma City‘s Russell Westbrook and Enes Kanter on Sunday. after a great workout 🏀 pic.twitter.com/bu9A2ycDC5 — Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) September 11, 2016 Despite the hearsay, it is unlikely for Westbrook to join the Knicks in the near future as he recently signed […]