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Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook already making big changes to Wizards’ culture

Russell Westbrook has played just one game in a Washington Wizards uniform thus far, but he is already proving to have a big impact. Wizards backcourt partner Bradley Beal spoke recently on the changes that Westbrook has already made to the …

Russell Westbrook

Report: Russell Westbrook was put off by James Harden’s constant tardiness

James Harden made headlines for his late arrival to training camp this month, and apparently that was far from an isolated incident for him. In an extensive article Wednesday on the Houston Rockets’ culture in the Harden era, ESPN’s Tim …

Russell Westbrook

Report: Russell Westbrook grew tired of James Harden’s attitude

Russell Westbrook and James Harden were optimistic about their reunion when the Houston Rockets acquired the former in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the two superstars’ second stint as teammates did not exactly go as planned. …

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook could see reduced workload with Wizards

Russell Westbrook has always been known as a workhorse, but he may be markedly less of one with his new team. Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks said Sunday that the team is likely to hold Westbrook out of back-to-back games this season, per …

Kevin Durant

Video: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook share nice embrace after preseason game

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook seem to be back on very friendly terms. KD and Westbrook shared a nice postgame embrace after a preseason game between the Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Russ and KD dap up postgame …

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Bradley Beal defends Russell Westbrook against ‘false narrative’

After a week of practice with Russell Westbrook, it’s safe to say Bradley Beal is enthusiastic about playing with his new teammate. Beal praised Westbrook on Friday and added that he thinks there’s a “false narrative” around …

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook made big statement at first Wizards practice

James Harden has yet to show up to training camp with the Houston Rockets, but his former teammate Russell Westbrook is already making a strong impression with his new team. Unlike Harden in Houston, Westbrook was present when the Washington Wizards …

Russell Westbrook

Scott Brooks tells hilarious story about Russell Westbrook from their OKC days

Scott Brooks and Russell Westbrook are now reunited in Washington, giving the former a good excuse to tell a funny old story about the latter. Brooks, the Wizards head coach, shared a tale Saturday about Westbrook’s frugality from their …

Russell Westbrook

Here’s why Russell Westbrook may be more motivated with Wizards

Russell Westbrook will be playing for his third team in as many years this season when he suits up with the Washington Wizards, and the star point guard may be carrying some added motivation with him to a new city. Westbrook’s request to be …

James Harden

Report: James Harden preferred John Wall over Russell Westbrook

The Houston Rockets completed a blockbuster trade on Wednesday when they sent Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards for John Wall and a first-round pick. The obvious question now is whether James Harden will be the next to go, but the Westbrook …

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook traded for John Wall in blockbuster deal

Russell Westbrook wanted a trade from the Houston Rockets, and he is getting his way. Only this is probably not the destination he was envisioning. Westbrook is being traded to the Washington Wizards for John Wall and a protected 2023 first-round …

James Harden

James Harden, Russell Westbrook put off by Rockets not hiring Tyronn Lue?

The Houston Rockets are a pressure cooker waiting to burst right now, and their head coaching search appears to have contributed to the mess. Joe Vardon of The Athletic reported this week that Rockets star duo James Harden and Russell Westbrook …

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook unlikely to be traded before training camp

The Houston Rockets are open to trading Russell Westbrook this offseason, but it does not sound like they have made any progress toward a potential deal. NBA training camp is set to begin next week, and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said this week …

Russell Westbrook

Rockets reportedly considering Russell Westbrook for John Wall trade

Last year Russell Westbrook was traded for another seemingly undesirable contract. Could the same thing happen again this year? The Houston Rockets reportedly have been in talks with the Washington Wizards about a possible Westbrook for John Wall …

James Harden

Rockets stars want out because of owner’s Donald Trump support?

James Harden and Russell Westbrook both want out of Houston, and reports have indicated that has to do with their lack of faith in the direction of the franchise now that head coach Mike D’Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey are gone. Is it …

Russell Westbrook

Rockets believe they have to trade Russell Westbrook?

The Houston Rockets would seemingly prefer to keep Russell Westbrook and James Harden and try to contend for a title next season, but superstars tend to get their way in the NBA when they decide they want a change of scenery. The Rockets understand …

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