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Photo: Russell Westbrook (Instagram) Russell Westbrook made his first appearance with the Denver Nuggets in a preseason game. The Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic , are currently in Abu Dhabi, where they played against the Boston Celtics, with Jayson Tatum leading the opposing team. Friday marked Westbrook's debut in a Nuggets jersey. The nine-time NBA All-Star joined the team during the offseason. In his 18 minutes on the court, Westbrook scored 12 points, made eight assists, and grabbed four rebounds. He even nailed three out of his six three-point shots. Fans quickly noticed, and his performance went viral on social media. The NBA shared Westbrook’s first basket as a Nugget on Instagram, and it got over 1.6 million views. They also posted a slow-motion video of the same shot, which gained 85,000 views in just 30 minutes. Photo: Russell Westbrook (Instagram) Even Westbrook’s pregame routine caught attention. He finished his warm-up by sinking a corner three-pointer and then sprinte...

Photo: Russell Westbrook (Instagram) Russell Westbrook , who played with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers, recently made headlines by praising his new Denver Nuggets teammate, Nikola Jokic . As the NBA season approaches, Westbrook expressed his admiration for Jokic, calling him “the best player in the world” during media day.  This comment raised eyebrows because it seemed to put Jokic above other stars, including LeBron. Westbrook joined the Nuggets after a tough time with the Lakers, where they struggled and missed the playoffs last season.  Now, he’s looking forward to playing alongside Jokic, the reigning Finals MVP. Westbrook is known for his impressive record in the NBA, being the all-time leader in triple-doubles with 199.  Photo: Russell Westbrook (Instagram) This season, he has a chance to become the first player ever to reach 200. However, Jokic is not far behind, having 130 triple-doubles since entering the league in 2015. While fans may see a rivalry br...

Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook suffered a fractured left hand during the first half of the Los Angeles Clippers' clash with the Washington Wizards on Friday night.  The incident occurred as Westbrook attempted to defend against Jordan Poole , forcing him to exit the game with 8:10 remaining in the second quarter. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue expressed concern, stating, "I just feel bad for Russ right now. I don't know if he needs surgery or anything yet."  Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook Westbrook, who contributed six points and one assist in just 10 minutes off the bench, has been a consistent presence for the Clippers this season, averaging 11.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 23 minutes per game. Here’s the play where it appears that Russell Westbrook suffer his hand injury. He grabs at and flexes his hand multiple times immediately after trying to poke the ball out of Jordan Poole’s hands. https://t.co/we7FFBzDxX pic.twitter.com/v...

Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook   Russell Westbrook , the 2017 MVP, made a significant mark on the league's record books in a historic NBA matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards on Wednesday evening. Westbrook played his 1,140th career game, tying Michael Cage for 63rd place on the all-time regular season games played list. The next milestone on Westbrook's horizon is surpassing Jeff Green's 1,152 games.  Despite his current role player status, Westbrook's impact remains noteworthy, contributing to the Clippers' impressive start as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 30-15 record. Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook   Throughout this season, Westbrook has maintained solid performance, averaging 11.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. His shooting prowess stands at 46.6% from the field and 28.8% from three-point range. In their recent game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Clippers faced a setback wi...

Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook   In a remarkable feat during Thursday's game, Russell Westbrook etches his name in NBA history.  The Los Angeles Clippers clashed with the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling showdown. Westbrook's 1,122nd career game ties him with Hall of Famer Hal Greer at 68th on the all-time regular season games played list. Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook   The next milestone in his sights is Lou Williams at 1,123 games. With averages of 11.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, Westbrook displayed his all-around prowess. The Clippers, currently the NBA's hottest team with a 17-10 record, showcased their dominance with a nine-game winning streak. Brodie goin' coast-to-coast in OKC pic.twitter.com/EOBrzlKNBp — LA Clippers (@LAClippers) December 22, 2023 In a recent victory against the Dallas Mavericks, the Clippers triumphed 120-111.  Westbrook, in 23 minutes of play, contributed ten points, six rebounds, three as...

Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook In a thrilling Monday night clash between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers, Russell Westbrook etched his name in NBA history.  Westbrook ascended the all-time regular season games played list, reaching his 1,116th career game, tying with Zach Randolph at 72nd place. The next milestone on Westbrook's horizon is surpassing Rick Mahorn's 1,117 games.  Currently averaging 11.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, Westbrook's impactful presence on the court continues. Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook The Clippers, standing at 11-10 in their first 21 games, hold the ninth seed in the Western Conference. With a three-game winning streak and a 7-3 record in their last ten games, the team recently secured a 117-103 victory against the Utah Jazz. RUSS👌 Peep the celly 👀 https://t.co/pt2LOTo82W pic.twitter.com/co0Ityaaxs — LA Clippers (@LAClippers) December 12, 2023 In a 17-minute display during ...

Photo: Instagram/James Harden In a major NBA trade development, the Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement to send star guard James Harden to the LA Clippers, according to sources close to the situation, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Harden, 34, had requested a trade back in June when he opted into his $35.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season. Tensions had escalated between Harden and 76ers' president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, with Harden publicly expressing his frustration in August . Notably, Harden had not seen any playing time with Philadelphia this season, but he was present on the bench during a recent game. He is expected to participate in Tuesday's practice at the team's facility in Camden, New Jersey. Photo: Instagram/James Harden Harden, a 10-time All-Star, has been a dominant force in the league for the past decade, boasting three scoring titles and the 2018 league MVP award. Last season, he led the league in assists....

Photo: Instagram/Victor Wembanyama The Los Angeles Clippers left no room for doubt as they cruised to a commanding 123-83 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. The game marked the first road appearance for the highly anticipated No. 1 overall draft pick, Victor Wembanyama , who had a challenging outing, finishing with just 11 points. The Clippers asserted their dominance from the start, taking a commanding 20-7 lead early in the game and limiting Wembanyama to just two points in the first quarter. By halftime, the Clippers had built a substantial 19-point lead, holding the Spurs to a mere 20 points as a team in the second quarter. The third quarter turned into a nightmare for the Spurs as the Clippers embarked on an 18-6 run, pushing their lead to an insurmountable 30 points. Photo: Instagram/Victor Wembanyama From that point on, the outcome was clear, and the Clippers coasted to a resounding 40-point win. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers' charge wi...

Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook In a surprising move, Russell Westbrook , after struggling to find his place on the imbalanced Lakers roster, made a midseason trade to the Clippers and experienced a resurgence in his performance. As a result, the Clippers prioritized re-signing the Los Angeles native this offseason, a decision that was met with anticipation. However, the contract terms that Westbrook agreed to caught many off guard and even set a new record in the NBA. Westbrook returned to the Clippers on a two-year deal worth $8 million, with a player option for the second year. This means that the former MVP will earn a mere $4 million next season, a stark contrast to his staggering $47 million salary from the previous year. Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook In fact, this pay cut represents the largest in the history of the league, according to HoopsHype . Despite the significant reduction in salary, Westbrook's career earnings surpass $300 million, making it understandable ...

Photo: Instagram/Nikola Jokic Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia put their altercation during Game 4 behind them when they exchanged a warm greeting before Game 5 on Tuesday night. Jokic, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA for making contact with Ishbia during the previous game, tossed a basketball to him at midcourt after warming up. Ishbia caught the ball, laughed, and hugged Jokic, and they exchanged brief comments before the player headed to the tunnel. Ishbia rolled the ball back onto the court with a grin on his face, and Jokic left with a smile. Photo: Instagram/Nikola Jokic's competitive edge shines brightest in the face of adversity, driving him to give his all and leave it all on the court. The altercation happened during a dead ball period in Game 4, when Ishbia refused to give Jokic the ball after it went out of bounds.   Jokic tried to grab it to give it to an official for a 5-on-4 break, but Ishbia held onto it, preventing him ...

Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook The Los Angeles Clippers showed up strong in Game 1 of their opening-round series against the Phoenix Suns , securing a 115-110 victory despite missing Paul George . Russell Westbrook came through with some late-game heroics, blocking Devin Booker and securing the win for the Clippers. Durant and the Suns started slow, allowing the Clippers to take an early lead, but a massive 15-0 run by the Suns in the third quarter brought them back into the game. Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook's defensive prowess on full display as he locks down Devin Booker, showcasing his quick reflexes and unmatched athleticism. Ultimately, though, the Clippers prevailed, thanks in part to a dominant performance by Kawhi Leonard , who scored 38 points. Westbrook almost had a triple-double, finishing with 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, though he struggled with his shooting, going 3 of 19 from the field. George was unable to play due to a right knee injury and i...

Photo: Instagram/Devin Booker Phoenix Suns ’ guard Devin Booker was disappointed by the outcome of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers , where Russell Westbrook made a crucial play to seal the Clippers’ 115-110 win. The play in question involved Booker attacking the basket in the hopes of reducing the deficit, but Westbrook managed to block the shot and hit Booker's palm in the process, leading to a turnover. Booker was hoping for a foul, but he acknowledged that he was not certain about the rules, and he did not make any excuses after the game. Photo: Instagram/Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns put up a valiant effort, but fall short to the LA Clippers in a hard-fought battle. Despite his frustration, Booker stated that he and the rest of the Suns were not dwelling on the loss, and they are looking forward to bouncing back in Game 2. He emphasized that the playoffs were a tough environment, and such events were not uncommon, adding that he had been through the playoffs multi...

Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook  In a dominating performance, Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-118 in the Battle of LA on Wednesday. Although the Lakers made a late push to narrow the gap, the Clippers had a double-digit lead for most of the game. LeBron James struggled in the first half with only three points, but he finished with 33 points thanks to a late surge. Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook  Westbrook was particularly pleased with the result as he was able to win against his former team and strengthen the Clippers' hold on a top-six seed in the Western Conference standings. Despite starting strong, Westbrook finished with only 14 points, but he had several instances where he taunted James by pointing back at him after making jumpers over him. Westbrook was also able to take advantage of a turnover by James towards the end of the third quarter, where he threw a bullet pass right into the Clippers bench and into...

Photo: Instagram/Malik Beasley  The Los Angeles Lakers ’ trade deadline move of acquiring D’Angelo Russell , Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley for Russell Westbrook and a first-round pick has paid off, especially with Beasley. His $16.5 million team option for next season is reportedly expected to be picked up. Beasley has been a great fit next to Anthony Davis and LeBron James , providing a much-needed 3-point shooting threat for the Lakers. Photo: Instagram/Malik Beasley  He has shot 35% from deep since joining the team and has scored over 20 points in three games. Although Beasley experienced a shooting slump in March, he quickly bounced back and exploded for 24 points against the New Orleans Pelicans . The Lakers have until June 29 to decide on his option. If they don't pick it up, they would have to find another consistent shooter to replace him. The Lakers currently have only four players on their books for next season: LeBron, Davis, Vanderbilt and Max Christie . ...

Photo: Instagram/Draymond Green  Following his technical foul for throwing the ball at Russell Westbrook 's head during a game against the LA Clippers , Draymond Green will be suspended for the Golden State Warriors ' next game. This was Green's 16th technical foul of the regular season, making him the second player in the NBA to be suspended for one game due to reaching this threshold. The first was Memphis Grizzlies ' Dillon Brooks . The Warriors are currently on a five-game road trip and will face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday with Green sitting out. Photo: Instagram/Draymond Green  Unfortunately, Green's absence comes at an inconvenient time for the team as they are already dealing with the fallout of Andre Iguodala 's fractured wrist and the unavailability of two-way player Anthony Lamb . Although Lamb is expected to eventually fill the Warriors' final roster spot, there is no timeline for this development. Additionally, Andrew Wiggins is still out in...

Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook  The Los Angeles Clippers suffered their fourth consecutive defeat on Thursday as they blew a double-digit lead against the Golden State Warriors, losing 115-91. Clippers guard Russell Westbrook, who joined the team just four games ago, was targeted by the Warriors defense, which dared him to shoot from outside the paint, a strategy that Westbrook struggled to counter. The Clippers' challenges, however, go beyond finding the best use for their new point guard, with star player Paul George admitting that the team's urgency and transition defense could be better. Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook  The Clippers' offense has not been a problem, but their shooting accuracy was dismal against the Warriors, making just nine of their 43 three-pointers. With Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell both sidelined for their upcoming game against Sacramento, the Clippers will need to dig deep and be mentally tough to turn things around. Coach Tyronn Lue stre...