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Look: Russell Westbrook, James Harden cheer on the Astros behind the plate in Game 6

The Houston Astros had some famous fans in attendance behind home plate for Game 6 of the ALCS. Some eagle-eyed fans spotted Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook sitting directly behind home plate for Game 6, waving rally towels at …

Adam Silver

NBA apologizes after reporter was blocked from asking Rockets players about China

The NBA has tried to make it clear that it respects the rights of its executives, coaches and players to express their opinions on social and political issues, but two Houston Rockets stars were prevented from doing that following their preseason …

Russell Westbrook says he has dropped ‘next question’ from his vocabulary

Russell Westbrook already appears to be a changed man just two months into his tenure with the Houston Rockets. Speaking at Media Day this week, the eight-time All-Star said that he had dropped “next question” from his vocabulary, per …

James Harden excited to team with ‘killer’ Russell Westbrook

James Harden sounds pumped up about playing with Russell Westbrook again and thinks they can do some big things. The Houston Rockets were being left behind this summer as many teams around the league improved. But then they got in on the mix in July …

Shai Gilgeous Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he is not trying to fill Russell Westbrook’s shoes

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s predecessor in Oklahoma City was kind of a big deal, and he knows his place as he enters his first season with the Thunder. In an interview this week, the second-year point guard said that he was not trying to fill the …

Report: Russell Westbrook changed his pay schedule to facilitate Rockets trade

Russell Westbrook made a change to his payments schedule to facilitate his trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Houston Rockets, according to a report. The New York Times’ Marc Stein reported on Thursday that Westbrook agreed to amend …

Thunder reportedly were open to Russell Westbrook trade prior to draft

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s trade of Paul George opened the door for an ensuing trade of Russell Westbrook, but it sounds like the team was willing to part ways with their longtime franchise star well before then. Jovan Buha and Sam Amick …

Mike D'Antoni

Mike D’Antoni: Rockets’ offense ‘not changing much’ with Russell Westbrook

The Houston Rockets may have to make some changes now that Russell Westbrook will be sharing the floor with James Harden next season, but head coach Mike D’Antoni insists any adjustments will be minor. D’Antoni discussed the acquisition …

Russell Westbrook’s trade to Rockets will save him over $10 million in taxes alone

Russell Westbrook’s departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder after 11 years has to hurt, but at least he can wipe away his tears with all the money that he is about to save. In an interesting piece written on Friday, Sean Packard of Forbes.com …

James harden

Report: Russell Westbrook, James Harden discussed reunion after Paul George trade

In a summer where superstars across the NBA are calling the shots more than ever before, it looks like that may have been the case once again with the blockbuster trade that saw Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul swap teams. According to Sam Amick of …

Rockets writer to get Russell Westbrook MVP tattoo after tweet backfires

A Houston Rockets writer is planning to make good on getting a Russell Westbrook tattoo after one of his tweets backfired. There was talk over the weekend that the Oklahoma City Thunder were open to trading Westbrook after dealing Paul George to the …

Report: James Harden wanted to team with Russell Westbrook

The Houston Rockets made a major trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook on Thursday, and it sounds like they did so because their star player wanted it. Shortly after the trade was reported on Thursday, two reporters said that …

Russell Westbrook traded to Rockets for Chris Paul, draft picks

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets agreed to a major trade on Thursday involving Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook. Houston is trading CP3, two first-round draft picks (2024 and 2026) and the right to swap picks in 2021 and 2025 to the …

John Paxson indicates Bulls will not pursue Russell Westbrook trade

The Chicago Bulls are in need of star power and their next franchise icon, which is one of the reasons they have been mentioned as a team that could possibly be interested in trading for Russell Westbrook. It does not sound like that is going to …

Report: Russell Westbrook and Heat have mutual interest in trade

Russell Westbrook may be on the move this summer, and he may have a team in mind that wants him, too. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Miami Heat have expressed interest in Westbrook, and a move to Miami “appeals” to the …

Report: Russell Westbrook, Thunder working together to facilitate trade

The Oklahoma City Thunder appear to be headed toward a total rebuild after trading Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Russell Westbrook could be the next piece to go. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Thunder have been …

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