Russell Westbrook became the 25th player in NBA history to reach 25,000 career points on Friday. The 2017 MVP reached the milestone in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 136-125 win over the Detroit Pistons. 25k Point Club Westbrook reached the feat late in the fourth quarter of Friday’s Clippers game. After …
Read More »Houston trades Westbrook to Washington for Wall in blockbuster trade
The Houston Rockets traded Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards for John Wall and a first round pick, late Wednesday night. Houston has agreed to trade Russell Westbrook to Washington for John Wall and a first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 3, 2020 Westbrook and Wall …
Read More »Harden and Westbrook Looking to Leave the Houston Rockets
As the start to the 2021 NBA season approaches, the Houston Rockets may face some major losses of both James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Hard Times In Houston Following the Rocket’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals this past season, the franchise made many structural …
Read More »Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19
When Russell Westbrook and James Harden did not travel with the Houston Rockets to Walt Disney World, questions lingered. On Monday, the team received some clarity. Westbrook finally attributed his absence from the NBA Bubble to a positive coronavirus test. He tested positive prior to the team’s trip to Orlando. …
Read More »Russell Westbrook Completes Another Triple-Double Season
Once thought to be a feat that wouldn’t be accomplished again in the NBA, Russell Westbrook finished the regular season averaging a triple-double. Again. Finale Heroics The Oklahoma City Thunder star guard and reigning NBA Most Valuable Player entered last night’s regular-season finale against Memphis with a few things on …
Read More »Oklahoma City Thunder Having More Success in December
After a rough start for Oklahoma City, the Thunder had an impressive home stand to kick off December. First defeating the Timberwolves on the 1st of the month, OKC went on to beat the 16-8 San Antonio Spurs on the 3rd and the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. December’s Home Stand …
Read More »Thunder Fell to Rockets Again
Despite 51 points put on the scoreboard by Russell Westbrook last night, the Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the Houston Rockets again. The Rockets continue to lead, now 2-0, in the first round of the Western Conference playoff series after their 115-111 win last night. Last Night Recap The Thunder were the first to get …
Read More »Warriors down Thunder in Durant’s return to OKC
Saturday night marked one the most anticipated returns in the history of the NBA. After eight seasons with the franchise, Warriors forward Kevin Durant returned to Oklahoma City to face his former team. Fans greeted him with a serenade of boos and wore special shirts just for the occasion. Warriors …
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