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March 31, 2021 @ 4:37pm » Zach Koons

Sports World Reacts To The Stephen A. Smith Controversy

Stephen A. Smith looking on at the NBA Celebrity Game

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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March 31, 2021 @ 12:55pm » Chris Rosvoglou

Russell Westbrook Responds To “Champion” Comments From Stephen A. Smith

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook.

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 […]

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March 30, 2021 @ 4:15pm » Matt Hladik

Magic Johnson Reacts To Russell Westbrook’s Insane Game

Brooklyn Nets Joe Harris and Washington Wizards Russell Westbrook on the court.

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 […]

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March 10, 2021 @ 4:39pm » Matt Audilet

Greg Olsen Thinks 2 NBA Stars Could Be All-Pros In The NFL

A closeup of Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen.

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 […]

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February 26, 2021 @ 3:08pm » Alek Arend

3 Major NBA Teams Looking To Trade For Rockets’ P.J. Tucker

P.J. Tucker celebrating during a Rockets game.

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 […]

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February 17, 2021 @ 6:27pm » Zach Koons

Look: Russell Westbrook’s Pregame Outfit Going Viral Tonight

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook.

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 […]

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February 14, 2021 @ 1:52pm » Andrew Holleran

Watch: Russell Westbrook Has Very Embarrassing Free Throw

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook.

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 […]

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February 12, 2021 @ 6:15pm » Dan Lyons

James Harden Makes Admission About Departure From Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets guard James Harden on the floor.

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 […]

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January 13, 2021 @ 5:07pm » Andrew McCarty

Everyone’s Making Same Joke About A Russell Westbrook Trade

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook.

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 […]

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December 27, 2020 @ 9:09am » Andrew Holleran

Russell Westbrook Had Blunt Comment After Saturday’s Loss

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook.

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 […]

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December 24, 2020 @ 10:38am » Dan Lyons

Russell Westbrook Sums Up His First Game With The Wizards

Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal of the Washington 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 […]

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December 11, 2020 @ 3:12pm » Zach Koons

Bradley Beal Loves What He’s Seeing From Russell Westbrook

A closeup of Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal.

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 […]

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December 5, 2020 @ 3:46pm » Matt Audilet

Russell Westbrook Reveals Why He’s Switching To No. 4

Russell Westbrook dribbling the ball for the Houston Rockets.

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 […]

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December 5, 2020 @ 2:45pm » Chris Rosvoglou

Russell Westbrook Uses 1-Word To Describe Bradley Beal

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook.

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 […]

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December 4, 2020 @ 4:17pm » Chris Rosvoglou

Bradley Beal Reacts To Blockbuster John Wall-Russell Westbrook trade

A closeup of Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal.

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 […]

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December 4, 2020 @ 1:13pm » Dan Lyons

Report: Why The Rockets, Wizards Ultimately Made The Russell Westbrook, John Wall Trade

Russell Westbrook shoots over John Wall during a Thunder vs. Wizards game in 2018.

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” […]

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December 3, 2020 @ 9:37pm » Matt Hladik

Wizards Announce Russell Westbrook’s New Jersey Number

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook.

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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