Russell Westbrook

  1. NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2012: The 4 Guys Who Should Actually Be in It

    Remember the clip of Michael Jordan taking off from the free-throw line in the dunk contest? Or former Atlanta Hawks superstar Dominique Wilkins dazzling fans with his hang time and acrobatic slams? This was when the dunk contest was at its finest...

    Haddon Anderson Written by Haddon Anderson about 14 hours ago 22,109 reads 116 comments

  2. Kyrie Irving's 8 Most Pivotal Point Guard Matchups

    The All-Star break is almost upon us, and one leading headline of the season thus far has been the play of Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving...

    Patrick Forte Written by Patrick Forte about 1 day ago 483 reads 0 comments

  3. Derrick Rose and the 10 Most Indispensable Players in the NBA

    There are some players who are true difference-makers on their respective team—whether it's the difference between being a lottery team and being a playoff team or the separation from a playoff team and a championship-caliber team...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 days ago 1,264 reads 7 comments

  4. Oklahoma City Thunder: Why OKC Fans Need to Get Behind Russell Westbrook

    Browsing Bleacher Report today, I stumbled across an article about why Dwight Howard would be a good fit for the Thunder. In the article, it is suggested that Oklahoma City should trade Kendrick Perkins and Russell Westbrook for Howard...

    Tyler Emken Written by Tyler Emken about 6 days ago 1,317 reads 11 comments

  5. Russell Westbrook Video: Watch Thunder's Star Throw Down Monster Dunk vs. Kings

    Russell Westbrook brought the house down with a monster jam against the Kings, proving he's not just one of the most talented players in the league, he's one of the most exciting...

    Kyle Vassalo Written by Kyle Vassalo about 8 days ago 6,554 reads 8 comments

  6. Derrick Rose and the Most Dynamic Athlete of Every NBA Team

    Every NBA team has a player who can provide the high-flying highlights for his squad thanks to his athleticism. These are those guys...

    Adam Fromal Written by Adam Fromal about 9 days ago 4,180 reads 17 comments

  7. Kevin Love, Monta Ellis and Others Who Deserve More Attention in the MVP Race

    The MVP race for the 2011/12 NBA season will undoubtedly include iconic figures such as Kobe Bryant , Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard , Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose , and LeBron James ...

    Jason Fraychineaud Written by Jason Fraychineaud about 10 days ago 4,099 reads 31 comments

  8. NBA All-Star Game 2012: Which Players Should Be Added to the Roster?

    The NBA All-Star game is right around corner. It's almost sad to think that this lockout-shortened season is already a third of the way through. But enough with the regular-season games when teams have to rely on chemistry and defense to win...

    Dan Collins Written by Dan Collins about 14 days ago 1,139 reads 0 comments

  9. Kevin Garnett and the NBA Players That I'd Hate to Meet in a Dark Alley

    There are some seriously crazy players in the NBA . Guys who just don't care about their own well-being or the well-being of others...

    Peter Emerick Written by Peter Emerick about 15 days ago 284 reads 5 comments

  10. Could Russell Westbrook's Selfishness Kill the OKC Thunder's Title Run?

    Last night's game between the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers will be remembered for one thing: three minutes into the third quarter, Blake Griffin ...

    Euno Lee Written by Euno Lee about 18 days ago 2,288 reads 55 comments

  11. Oklahoma City Thunder: What If They Were in LA, Boston, New York or Chicago?

    We are just about 20 games through a 66-game season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder sport the league's best record at 16-3. Still, the young Thunder don't seem to get the respect they deserve...

    Courtney Buchanan Written by Courtney Buchanan about 18 days ago 896 reads 10 comments

  12. How Russell Westbrook's Contract Is Pivotal to the OKC Thunder's Future

    Despite what you may have read or heard about Russell Westbrook ’s contract extension with the Thunder, it is very pivotal for the Oklahoma City Thunder ’s future. And it is so in a very good way...

    Brad Ross Written by Brad Ross about 23 days ago 1,222 reads 10 comments

  13. Is Kevin Love Worth a Max-Contract for the Minnesota Timberwolves?

    Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves have a decision to make today. Reports last night suggested that the two sides came to an agreement on a four-year, $62 million contract extension...

    Andrew Kennedy Written by Andrew Kennedy about 23 days ago 59 reads 0 comments

  14. Los Angeles Clippers and 6 Most Dangerous NBA Playoff Teams

    There's still a lot of basketball left to be played, but already the contenders are starting to separate from the pretenders in the NBA ...

    Rob Goldberg Written by Rob Goldberg about 24 days ago 423 reads 0 comments

  15. Oklahoma City Thunder: 5 Reasons the Westbrook Extension Was the Right Move

    There's been much ado made about the Oklahoma City Thunder signing Russell Westbrook to a max contract. However, it was the right move for the franchise to make at this juncture...

    Brad Ross Written by Brad Ross about 29 days ago 718 reads 2 comments

  16. Russell Westbrook Extension: Why the Deal Could Blow Up in OKC Thunder's Face

    Only a few hours after the Minnesota Timberwolves prepared to low-ball Kevin Love into a contract worth $60 million over the next four years, the Oklahoma City Thunder became the ...

    John Friel Written by John Friel about 29 days ago 650 reads 5 comments

  17. Russell Westbrook: Oklahoma City Thunder Will Regret Giving Star PG Max Contract

    Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook signed a five-year, $80 million max contract on Thursday, according to Yahoo! Sports , and this is a poor move for the future of the franchise...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 29 days ago 3,401 reads 46 comments

  18. Russell Westbrook Signs New 5-Year Deal with Oklahoma City Thunder

    According to a Yahoo! Sports report , Russell Westbrook has signed a new five-year, $80 million extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder ...

    Zac Watne Written by Zac Watne about 29 days ago 27 reads 0 comments

  19. Russell Westbrook Signs Max Contract Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder

    With restricted free agency pending following the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled the trigger on a five-year, $78-million-plus max contract extension for All-Star guard Russell Westbrook , according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 29 days ago 13,084 reads 40 comments

  20. NBA Rumors: Gerald Wallace and Players Looking for a Massive Payday

    With the season barely underway, it's already creeping close to January 25th deadline for teams to extend players. There are several players under consideration for an extension right now...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 29 days ago 1,248 reads 3 comments

  21. Russell Westbrook Steps Up in Oklahoma City Thunder's Win over Boston Celtics

    The next time someone tells you Oklahoma City isn’t big enough for both Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant —and that the Thunder should trade Westbrook—show them a tape of last night’s game...

    Chris Hanneke Written by Chris Hanneke about 1 month ago 280 reads 2 comments