Russell Westbrook will hit the court this season for a new team, the Washington Wizards. With his takeover of D.C. comes a new signature sneaker, the Jordan “Why Not?” Zer0.4. The sneaker features a colorway that connects Westbrook’s collaborative apparel collection Japanese fashion brand FACETASM. Underfoot, the “Why Not?” Zer0.4 incorporates a double-stacked Zoom Air […]
Kevin Durant is back. After sitting out a year due to a torn Achilles suffered in the 2019 NBA Finals, one of the best scorers to ever walk the planet has returned. Durant made his Brooklyn Nets debut Sunday night in a preseason battle with the Washington Wizards, in a 119-114 win. KD played 24 […]
A team name isn’t the only thing changing on Russell Westbrook’s jersey. Russell Westbrook revealed that his move to the Washington Wizards will be accompanied by a notable change on the court. He now confirms that he will switch from his signature number zero for the first time in his NBA career. The star point […]
The Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards have agreed to the swap of two dynamic point guards, John Wall and Russell Westbrook. ESPN reports the blockbuster trade was completed by the Wizards tossing in a 2023 first-round NBA Draft pick. For the Wizards the pick is lottery protected through 2026. Back in November, Westbrook and All-Star […]
It appears Russell Westbrook will not be traded by the Houston Rockets before the NBA season starts. NBA training camp is set to begin next week, and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said this week that he would anticipate Westbrook still being with the Rockets at that time. Woj says Westbrook remaining with Houston through the start […]
Over the past week, rumors swirled about the fate of the Houston Rockets. Everything has been said in a range from role players wanting out to James Harden to staying loyal to the Rockets. One of the biggest rumors was Russell Westbrook wanting out to take over a team as he did in Oklahoma City. […]
Russell Westbrook could be on the move again. Kevin O’Connor said on The Ringer NBA Show this week that rival teams believe that Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook could be available for trade. O’Connor adds that he has heard the Clippers and the New York Knicks have an interest in Westbrook. The Clippers in particular are a […]
Russell Westbrook was in the spirit of giving during his time in the NBA bubble. Westbrook showed his appreciation to the Grand Floridian housekeepers and left behind an $8,000 dollar tip for holding him down during the bubble. “They took great care of us,” Westbrook told Bleacher Report, confirming the tip. “Took the time and […]
Rajon Rondo’s brother, William Rondo, was ejected from the Lakers/Rockets game yesterday after trash-talking Russell Westbrook. After the Lakers secured their spot in the Western Conference Finals, Rajon Rondo said that his brother called Westbrook “trash” and gave him the “Damian Lillard” wave when Westbrook asked what he had just said. Apparently William got under […]
Houston Rockets superstar guard Russell Westbrook has announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus. “I tested positive for covid-19 prior to my teams departure to Orlando,” Westbrook wrote. “I’m currently feeling well, quarantined and looking forward to rejoining my teammates when I am cleared. Thank you for all the well wishes and continued support. […]
Superstar NBA player Russell Westbrook is getting behind Terror in Tulsa: The Rise and Fall of Black Wall Street, a docuseries on the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot. The 100 year anniversary of the assault on a Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma comes next year. The 1921 massacre of “Black Wall Street” was the infamous destruction […]
The peaceful protests continued Sunday on the West Coast, Compton specifically, and brought out tons of citizens along with Kendrick Lamar, Russell Westbrook and DeMar Derozan. The demonstration ran from noon to 2:00 pm, beginning in the Gateway Towne Center in Los Angeles wrapping t Compton City Hall. The trio of LA-area superstars joined and […]
The starters for the NBA All-Star were announced last week featuring LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard and more. Rounding out the rosters, the Inside the NBA crew announced the reserves. Rounding out the East All-Stars are Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo of the Miami HEAT, Ben Simmons representing the Philadelphia […]
Could Russell Westbrook already be on his way out of Houston? Rumors are starting to swirl that while the James Harden and Westbrook experience is good enough to make the Rockets a top-four team in the West, general manager Daryl Morey is open to moving the star. “I think Westbrook is available,” The Ringer’s Ryen […]
Patrick Beverley was ejected towards the end of the LA Clippers’ 122-117 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, and nobody was happier about that outcome than Russell Westbrook. Beverley picked up a foul while playing defense late in the game. He was called for a technical foul after complaining about the personal foul […]
Last season, Russell Westbrook led the Oklahoma City Thunder into a battle with the Utah Jazz at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. During the game, Westbrook responded to a heckling fan and his girlfriend who was ousted from the arena and banned. The fan, Shane Keisel, has filed a lawsuit against […]
Russell Westbrook reached a milestone in Saturday’s win against the Pelicans. The Houston Rockets Point Guard earned his 139th career triple-double passing Magic Johnson’s career 138 triple-doubles. Brodie is now 2nd all-time behind Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson who has 181. The Rockets won a nail biter on Saturday against the Pels 123-126. Westbrook’s triple-double […]
Forbes is pretty much the authority for making lists relating to the richest of us — sports stars, not surprising, are frequently featured for the tens (hundreds?) of millions they bring in annually. From the most valuable NBA franchises to the highest paid athletes, Forbes makes sure to cover all of the bases. The latest […]
New Houston Rocket Russell Westbrook returned to his hometown of Los Angeles, California to launch the Westbrook/Brownstein Green Tech Program, designed to assist at-risk, inner-city youth to find the classroom instead of the streets. “I feel like this particular program actually impacts the kids’ futures, impacts their mind, the mentality of where they grew up, […]
Things haven’t gone well for the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the departure of Paul George and Russell Westbrook, the Thunder are in the midst of a rebuild. One way to get the fan base back on track is to honor the city and its history. According to today’s press release, the Thunder partnered with the […]
