Stephen A. Smith and Russell Westbrook have had quite the back-and-forth this week. On Tuesday morning, the host of First Take criticized the Washington Wizards point guard for his lack of a championship, after he posted a historic stat line of 35 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists on Monday night. On Wednesday, the ESPN host […]
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Russell Westbrook Responds To “Champion” Comments From Stephen A. Smith
After seeing Russell Westbrook finish with 35 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists against the Pacers earlier this week, Stephen A. Smith made it clear that he no longer cares about the former MVP’s jaw-dropping numbers. “Westbrook’s numbers last night mean absolutely nothing to me because, even though that’s great numbers, that’s what Westbrook can […]
Read MoreMagic Johnson Reacts To Russell Westbrook’s Insane Game
Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook had a performance to remember in Monday night’s win over the Indiana Pacers. Westbrook is no stranger to triple-doubles, but he made history with the stat line he put up last night. The explosive guard scored 35 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out 21 assists. Only two other […]
Read MoreGreg Olsen Thinks 2 NBA Stars Could Be All-Pros In The NFL
It’s always fun to think about where athletes could be if they’d chosen a different sport — especially when they’re freakishly athletic. According to veteran tight end Greg Olsen, two NBA athletes have what it takes to make an immediate impact in the NFL. Given just one year to coach them, Olsen believes he could […]
Read More3 Major NBA Teams Looking To Trade For Rockets’ P.J. Tucker
Three major NBA contenders are starting to show interest in trading for P.J. Tucker ahead of the NBA’s 2021 trade deadline on Mar. 25. Tucker could prove to be one the most sought after players in the trade market over the next few weeks. He one of the league’s few remaining do-it-all tough guys, and […]
Read MoreLook: Russell Westbrook’s Pregame Outfit Going Viral Tonight
Besides his aggressiveness, Russell Westbrook has become well-known for his unique style. The star point guard can often be seen wearing some the flamboyant pre-game outfits before he takes the court On Wednesday, Westbrook decided to bust out his newest look before the Washington Wizards played at home against the Denver Nuggets. The team’s official […]
Read MoreWatch: Russell Westbrook Has Very Embarrassing Free Throw
Russell Westbrook is having a pretty tough 2020-21 season. The Washington Wizards traded John Wall and a protected first round pick to the Houston Rockets for Westbrook, hoping he would form a playoff duo with Bradley Beal. So far, though, that has not happened. Washington is 6-17 on the season, good for one of the […]
Read MoreJames Harden Makes Admission About Departure From Houston Rockets
While the team is still finding its chemistry, and really needs some answers on the defensive end, James Harden is really establishing himself as the main playmaker for the Brooklyn Nets. It’s been a month since he was traded from the Houston Rockets, and offensively he’s answered most of the glaring questions about how he’d […]
Read MoreEveryone’s Making Same Joke About A Russell Westbrook Trade
On Wednesday afternoon, a blockbuster trade nearly broke social media as the Brooklyn Nets acquired James Harden from the Houston Rockets. Following a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, Harden made it clear he didn’t want to be part of the Rockets any longer. Fewer than 24 hours, Houston traded Harden to […]
Read MoreRussell Westbrook Had Blunt Comment After Saturday’s Loss
The Russell Westbrook experience is fully underway in Washington, D.C. The Wizards traded for the MVP point guard before the start of the 2020-21 regular season. Washington gave up longtime franchise star John Wall and a heavily protected first-round pick to Houston to land Westbrook. Washington is now two games into the 2020-21 season. Westbrook […]
Read MoreRussell Westbrook Sums Up His First Game With The Wizards
Russell Westbrook did what he does, notching a triple-double in his debut with the Washington Wizards. It wasn’t enough to get the team over the hump against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Westbrook scored 21 points, and added 15 assists and 11 rebounds on the game. It wasn’t the most efficient performance—he finished 9-of-22 […]
Read MoreBradley Beal Loves What He’s Seeing From Russell Westbrook
Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards are nearly set to get the 2020 NBA season underway. For the 26-year-old, two-time All-Star the year is filled with promise alongside new teammate Russell Westbrook. The former Rockets point guard joined forces with Beal via trade this offseason. The Wizards sent franchise point guard John Wall to Houston […]
Read MoreRussell Westbrook Reveals Why He’s Switching To No. 4
For the first time since high school, Russell Westbrook won’t be wearing No. 0 on his back this coming season. Westbrook was shipped to the Washington Wizards on Friday afternoon in a ground-breaking trade for John Wall and a lottery-protected first round pick. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Westbrook said he had the opportunity to […]
Read MoreRussell Westbrook Uses 1-Word To Describe Bradley Beal
The Washington Wizards made a major change to their backcourt for the 2020-21 season, trading John Wall to the Houston Rockets for Russell Westbrook. Wall missed the entire 2019-20 season due to a torn Achilles. As a result, the Wizards had to rely on Bradley Beal to carry their offense on a nightly basis. That […]
Read MoreBradley Beal Reacts To Blockbuster John Wall-Russell Westbrook trade
Earlier this week, the Washington Wizards pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Houston Rockets, shipping out John Wall and a first-round pick in exchange for Russell Westbrook. On Friday afternoon, Bradley Beal shared his thoughts on the move. Beal was teammates with Wall for several seasons in the nation’s capital, so the two formed […]
Read MoreReport: Why The Rockets, Wizards Ultimately Made The Russell Westbrook, John Wall Trade
The deal between the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards, swapping star point guards Russell Westbrook and John Wall, is one of the biggest of this NBA offseason. It also isn’t the most obvious trade we’ve ever seen. While Westbrook and Wall have very distinct playing styles, their strengths and weaknesses in the “pace and space” […]
Read MoreWizards Announce Russell Westbrook’s New Jersey Number
Russell Westbrook is going back to his high school roots with his jersey number choice for the Washington Wizards. Westbrook has worn No. 0 throughout his NBA career and even going back to his days at UCLA. However, he’s switching it up after being traded to the Wizards Wednesday night in exchange for John Wall […]
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