Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the deal. Westbrook 's agent, Jeff Schwartz, confirmed the deal to...
Russell Westbrook will not be exercising his $3.5 million player option with the Denver Nuggets for next season and will instead become a free agent, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday, June 13. The decision doesn 't necessarily mean that Westbrook won...
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets knew bouncing back from their 43-point loss would mean hanging with the tubro-charged, top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder so that they could tap into their experience, home environment and closing prowess. And that’s exactly how they won Game 3 on Friday...
DENVER (AP) — A couple of things gleaned from Thursday’s media day for the Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic can grow a first-rate beard/goatee, Jamal Murray has aspirations to be an MMA fighter and Aaron Gordon held one impressive yard sale this summer as he cleaned out his closet. Denver Nuggets...
DENVER (AP) — Russell Westbrook has agreed to a two-year contract with the Denver Nuggets, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, July 26. Russell Westbrook (AP) The deal provides Denver with a much-needed backup point guard for oft-injured star Jamal Murray and...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers sent Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz on Thursday, July 18, in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn. Russell Westbrook (AP) The Jazz are expected to buy out the former NBA MVP’s contract so Westbrook can sign with the Denver Nuggets,...
PHOENIX (AP) — Russell Westbrook had 16 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists for his first triple-double of the season and 199th of his career, and the Los Angeles Clippers built a 31-point lead in the first quarter before holding on late for a 105-92 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night,...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after completing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz and clearing waivers, according to multiple reports Monday, Feb. 20. Russell Westbrook (AFP file photo) The Los Angeles Lakers sent...
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (left) shoots ahead of David Nwaba of the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on December 28, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (AFP) LeBron James notched a 32-point triple-double on Tuesday to help the Los Angeles Lakers snap a five-game NBA skid...
Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers is interviewed after the game against the Boston Celtics on December 7, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. (AFP) The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley when they face the Timberwolves in Minnesota on...
Russell Westbrook (right) of the Los Angeles Lakers pulls up for a jumper against Luguentz Dort of Oklahoma Thunder during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 27, 2021 at Paycom Centerin Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (AFP) Russell Westbrook posted the first triple-double of his Los...
Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a picture with his jersey during a press conference at Staples Center on August 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Star guard Russell Westbrook says his role with...