Tag: Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook is officially introduced as a Laker: the highlights
Russell Westbrook was officially introduced as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers Monday. Here are a few of the highlights: Here is what the L.A. native had to say about playing for the Lakers: Westbrook was acquired in a trade (how and when that trade may have been worked out is a discussion for another day) that sent Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the 22nd pick in this year’s draft.
Read MoreRussell Westbrook back in lineup against Spurs
The Washington Wizards announced that guard Russell Westbrook will play Sunday evening against the San Antonio Spurs. Westbrook had missed the last week plus with a left quad injury. Westbrook has played in eight games for the Wiz, averaging 19.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 11.3 assists.
Read MoreRussell Westbrook (rest) out against Timberwolves
As I said in one of our previous NBA articles, I set my expectations for the early part of this season as rather low. Expanding furthers on that point was not only that I anticipated a lower quality level of play due to the truncated off and preseason but also to not be surprised if several prominent players do not take the court for more than 60 or so games. We have already seen Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving sit out games for rest and it looks like Russell Westbrook…
Read MoreJordan Why Not Zer0.4: Official Images
The newly tipped off NBA season will feature new things for both Russell Westbrook and his signature line. Brodie will debut with the Washington Wizards and will do so with his latest model on his feet, the Jordan Why Not Zer0.4. One of the initial colourways is called “Upbringing” as it pays homages to the places, teams and schools that helped shaped Westbrook as an athlete an a person. It’s multi-coloured upper in constructed of a combination of mesh, leather and synthetic materials. The graphic that is seen on the…
Read MoreWoj details recent Houston-Washington trade
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.
Read MoreJohn 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…
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