Check out this clip from Get Up where Adrian Wojnarowski speaks with that clown Mike Greenberg outlining the Westbrook-for-Wall trade. Of particular note is that apparently James Harden preferred Wall to Westbrook.
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John Wall wants out of Washington, talks of Westbrook swap
from Sam Quinn of cbssports.com: Russell Westbrook may want out of Houston, but his enormous contract has made finding a trade destination difficult. John Wall is in a similar situation. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, he too wants a trade, but money makes finding one difficult. Both are owed $132.6 million over the next three seasons. They are both poor shooters that appear past their prime from an age and health standpoint. Unsurprisingly, few teams appear interested in taking on that much money for either player, so according to Charania, the Wizards and Rockets are discussing one with…
Read MoreRussell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19
Monday morning Russell Westbrook announced that he tested positive for COVID-19. There had been some speculation as to his health as a reason for his delay in joining the team in Orlando. We are wishing Brodie a speedy recovery.
Read MoreThis Jordan Westbrook One is on the way
This colorway is an upcoming look of the latest performance silhouette from Jordan Brand and Russell Westbrook and Jordan Brand, the Westbrook One Take. It sports an all-black upper that only broken up by a white lateral Jumpman and Westbrook branding located there and on the tongue. This upper sits atop a black midsole and a black outsole with a white Jumpman near the tip. The release of this Jordan Westbrook One Take is imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. Jordan Westbrook One Take CJ0781-002
Read MoreRussell Westbrook’s Why Not Zer0.2 PE’s for Asian tour
It is commonplace for many top NBA stars with endorsement deals to make annual trips overseas, primarily to Asia, during the off season to promote their products and connect with the Asian consumer to further cultivate that market. Russell Westbrook is no stranger to this, as this summer he made the journey across the pond to Asia for a fourth consecutive year. Stops in Tokyo and Seoul , which marks his Russell’s first time in Korea, were on the docket and Jordan Brand whipped up two PE’s for Brodie just…
Read MoreAfter the Westbrook and Paul trade, now what?
The NBA is still reeling from the blockbuster trade between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets. As a reminder, here is who and what were involved in the trade The Thunder received: Chris Paul 2024 first round draft pick 2026 first round draft pick pick swap rights in 2021 and 2025 The Rockets received: Russell Westbrook Last evening Shams Charania broke down the protections surrounded the traded picks. For both these teams, the trade has lead to even more uncertainties. It’s clear that Sam Presti and the OKC…
Read MoreMiami Heat ‘expressed interest’ in acquiring Russell Westbrook
Though it seemed highly unlikely six months or even six days ago, Russell Westbrook’s time with the Oklahoma City Thunder could be winding down. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday that the All-NBA performer “welcomes the idea” of a possible trade this offseason” and that he and the Thunder would like this resolved sooner rather than later. The Miami Heat have shown some preliminary interest. Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reported the two teams have had discussions. However the finances could be a roadblock to bringing Brodie to South Beach. However…
Read MoreRussell Westbrook and Paul George both have offseason surgeries, George to miss start of training camp
According to a report from Maddie Lee of the Oklahoman, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that forward Paul George will at least miss the start of training camp after undergoing surgery to repair a partially torn tendon in his right shoulder. It was initially reported by ESPN’s Royce Young and Adrian Wojnarowski. Paul enjoyed a career year, averaging 28.0 points and 8.2 rebounds and was even being mentioned in the MVP discussion before the aforementioned shoulder injury caused a noticeable drop-off in his performance, which was the primary cause for…
Read MoreNBA Recap, March 13, 2019
Top 5 Performers: R. WestbrookOKC vs. BRK 31 12 11 Triple-double John CollinsATL vs. MEM 27 12 1 2 blk D. CousinsGSW @ HOU 27 8 7 2 stl C.J. MilesMEM @ ATL 33 3 0 8-12 3-pt James HardenHOU vs. GSW 29 3 10 3 stl Yesterday’s Scores Memphis Grizzlies 111 Atlanta Hawks 132 PTS C.Miles-MEM – 33 TRB J.Collins-ATL – 12 Golden State Warriors 106 Houston Rockets 104 PTS K.Thompson-GSW – 30 TRB C.Capela-HOU – 13 Detroit Pistons 74 Miami Heat 108 PTS J.Winslow-MIA – 16 TRB H.Whiteside-MIA – 11 Brooklyn Nets …
Read MoreJordan Why Not Zer0.2 “All-Star”
The All-Star version of Russell Westbrook’s second signature shoe seems to right in line with Russ’s “fashion sense.” This Zer0.2 is outfitted in Hyper Turquoise, Camouflage Green, Infrared and Volt in to form a very vibrant package that is very Westbrook. This very over-the-top upper sits above an infrared and Volt midsole and outsole. The “All-Star” Jordan Why Not Zer0.2 is scheduled to release February 17 at nike.com and select Jordan Brand retail locations. The sticker price is set at $125 USD. Jordan Why Not Zer0.2Camo Green/Hyper Turquoise-Volt-InfraredCI6875-300$125February 17, 2019
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