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• Inside Monty Williams’ historically big coaching deal with the Pistons
Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images Monty Williams immediately becomes one of the highest-paid coaches in American sports on his new deal with the Pistons. The Detroit Pistons made Monty Williams an offer he couldn’t refuse. The 51-year-old has agreed to a massive deal to become the new head coach of the Pistons on reportedly the biggest coaching contract in NBA history. Detroit...2023
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• 3 things the Lakers need to do to get farther next year
The Lakers ended this season by getting swept in the Western Conference Finals. What can they do to improve for next season? The Lakers had a really weird season. By midseason, they were the No. 13 seed in the Western Conference. They then traded Russell Westbrook and started to improve. LeBron James got healthy soon […] 3 things the Lakers need to do to get farther next year - FanSided - Fa...2023
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• The Chicago Bulls should sign Russell Westbrook in free agency
As the Chicago Bulls look to regroup and retool this summer, they should look to sign Russell Westbrook in free agency....2023
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• Who is the best NBA player without a ring? Stars who never won the NBA Finals
From Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing to Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook, numerous basketball stars never won the NBA Finals. Heres who....2023
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• NBA Rumors: This playoff team is now the leader to land Westbrook
Free agent point guard Russell Westbrook had a roller-coaster 2022–23 season. He started the season with the Los Angeles Lakers but was later traded to the Utah Jazz in a big trade deadline deal after being blamed for their struggles. He was later waived by the Jazz and signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. There, […] NBA Rumors: This playoff team is now the leader to land Westbrook - ...2023
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• Carmelo Anthony has a 98.4% chance of being inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame
Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday morning, and Basketball Reference still shows the 19-time All-Star with a 98.4% chance of making it into the Hall of Fame. Anthony has the eighth-highest probability, trailing LeBron James (100%), Kevin Durant (100%), Chris Paul (100%), Stephen Curry (100%), James Harden (99.9%), Russell Westbrook (99.9%), […] The post Carmelo A...2023
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• Inside Monty Williams’ historically big coaching deal with the Pistons
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• Victor Wembanyama NBA Draft lottery destinations, ranked by how fun they would be
Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images What’s the best landing spot for Victor Wembanyama in the NBA Draft lottery? Let’s rank all 14 teams. At minimum, Victor Wembanyama is the best prospect to enter the NBA Draft since LeBron James in 2003. In reality, there’s the case to be made that Wembanyama is the greatest prospect in the history of the sport: no one has ever been this tall (repo...2023
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• The NBA’s final four playoff teams, ranked by their championship chances
Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports Let’s rank the four teams left standing in the NBA Playoffs by their championship chances. The bubble is back. Well, kind of. After the NBA suspended play due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the league restarted the season in August in Florida, closing out the regular season before shifting into the playoffs. The final four teams standing in the bubble? The Miami...2023
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• James Harden is balancing being Batman and Robin for the 76ers in NBA Playoffs
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images James Harden can still be the Sixers’ leading man when he needs to be. The Philadelphia 76ers pulled out a thrilling 116-115 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. The win tied the second round series at 2-2 heading into Game 5. The 76ers are not down 1-3 mainly because of James Harden, who had one of the best games of his playoff career, f...2023
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• NBA Rumors: Westbrook may have played his final game for the Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers’ season came to an early end, thanks largely to injuries to their two best players. Even then, there were a few positive takeaways, including the late-season addition of Russell Westbrook. Westbrook was signed by the Clippers after being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz and later waived. […] NBA Rumors: Westbrook may have played his final game ...2023
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• Why the Oklahoma City Thunder might have the brightest future in the NBA
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images For the second time in his career, Sam Presti is building a winner. Few general managers get a second shot at building a contender after failing the first time. But Sam Presti isn’t just the general manager for the Oklahoma City Thunder. To Thunder fans, he’s the most important person in their franchise’s past, present, and future. Thunder fans hate hea...2023
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• Why Next Season Will Be Championship-or-Bust For the Clippers

After injuries again plaguing them and Russell Westbrook failing to carry the load, the Clippers’ window is quickly closing....2023
• NBA Scores: Warriors rout Kings at home without Draymond Green to make it a series
Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Plus, Phoenix jumps ahead in L.A. and the Warriors make a statement at home. Warriors get back in series with Sacramento, win big, 114-97 No Draymond, no problem. When Steph Curry is playing at an MVP level like he was Thursday — 36 points on 12-of-25 shooting — and Kevon Looney is masquerading as Hakeem Olajuwon (20 rebounds and nine assists), Golden State ...2023
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• 8 NBA Playoffs overreactions from start of every first round series
Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images Let’s overreact to the start of every series in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. NBA Playoffs series are not strictly determined by the first game, but teams that win Game 1 historically have a huge edge in advancing. In 2018, the NBA put out data that said teams that win the first game of a best-of-seven series win the series 76.6 percent of the time. In the firs...2023
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• NBA Scores: Recapping Game 1 across the 2023 NBA Playoffs’ first round
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Between upsets and sure-thing blowouts, the 2023 postseason has yet to disappoint. Saturday Kings snatch thrilling win Game 1 from Warriors, 126-123 Back in 2006, the Sacramento Kings fell in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, losing to the San Antonio Spurs in six games. In 2011, and for many years to follow, it was rumored that the Kings might be on t...2023
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• Kobe's Unforgettable Finale a Perfectly Drawn Portrait of a Unique NBA Career
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• Why Oklahoma City Thunder Are the NBA's Most Unsolvable Puzzle
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• An Icon at 40: The Untold Story of Allen Iverson
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• Clippers Defensive Anchor DeAndre Jordan Breaks Down the Art of Shot Blocking
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"Russell Westbrook shot 3-of-19 from the floor, scoring nine points, but recorded eight assists, 10 rebounds, two steals and three blocks."

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"Lakers' Russell Westbrook has first game without a turnover since 2016 in win over Kings"

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"The Lakers are nearing a deal with the Wizards to acquire Russell Westbrook in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and a 2021 first-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

2020
"Rockets star Russell Westbrook says he tested positive for the coronavirus and is in quarantine."

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"Russell Westbrook is exactly who everybody -- except for the Houston Rockets -- thought he was"

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"A heated Russell Westbrook went off on Zaza Pachulia on Saturday night, accusing the Warriors center of intentionally falling on his leg and trying to hurt him late in the third quarter of a game Golden State won 112-80."

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"The post WATCH: All-Stars Celebrate After Kevin Durant Alley-Oop To Russell Westbrook appeared first on SLAMonline."

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"Look, I understand this isn't about money, because people like LeBron, Durant, Russell Westbrook and the retired Kobe Bryant make more money through their shoe contracts than they do on the court."

2015
"Russell Westbrook has been a beast this season."

2014
"Often criticized for his shot selection, Thunder guard Russell Westbrook conceded Monday that he needs to cut back on the number of 3-pointers he attempts."

• Inside Monty Williams’ historically big coaching deal with the Pistons
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• NBA Rumors: This playoff team is now the leader to land Westbrook
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• The Houston Texans and the Houston Rockets: The Grace Period is Over
Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images For two of the Houston pro franchises, the slack for losing is all but gone. This past week, perhaps the biggest event for the current iteration of the Houston Rockets arrived with the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery. For the Rockets, hopeful to get at least one of the top 3 picks, and tied for the best odds for the #1 pick, that they only ended...2023
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• Victor Wembanyama NBA Draft lottery destinations, ranked by how fun they would be
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• The NBA’s final four playoff teams, ranked by their championship chances
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• James Harden is balancing being Batman and Robin for the 76ers in NBA Playoffs
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• Why the Oklahoma City Thunder might have the brightest future in the NBA
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• Russell Westbrook, Clippers Could Part Ways
Salary constraints involving the Clippers may create a situation where veteran point guard Russell Westbrook signs elsewhere as a free agent this offseason, as suggested by Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Westbrook, 34, had a strong showing with the Clippers in the playoffs, and did a decent job coming off the bench with the Lakers […] The post Russell Westbrook, Clippers Could Part Ways app...2023
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• Patrick Beverley, Russell Westbrook Have Incentive to Root for Lakers to Win NBA Title

The two former Lakers—who were both traded at the deadline this season—have clear rooting interests for the rest of the postseason....2023
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• Patrick Beverley jokes around saying Russell Westbrook and himself want a ring if the Lakers win the NBA Finals this season
The LA Lakers made some massive moves at the trade deadline to upgrade their roster. In doing so they traded away Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley. Both veteran guards are players in over half of the Lakers’ games this season. On his podcast, Beverley joked around saying that Russell Westbrook and himself wand a ring […] The post Patrick Beverley jokes around saying Russell Westb...2023
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• The Houston Texans and the Houston Rockets: The Grace Period is Over
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• The NBA’s final four playoff teams, ranked by their championship chances
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• James Harden is balancing being Batman and Robin for the 76ers in NBA Playoffs
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• Why the Oklahoma City Thunder might have the brightest future in the NBA
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• Kevin Durant: People Will Tell Truth About Russell Westbrook's Game When He Retires

Kevin Durant defended the reputation of Russell Westbrook following the Phoenix Suns' Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Westbrook scored 37 points for the Clippers as they played without both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. "People going to always criticize when you're successful and doing your thing for this long," Durant said of Westbrook. "Russ has been resilient his whole life. He comes...2023
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• Suns laud 'resilient' Westbrook after Clippers lose

Sticking to his "next-man-up mentality," Russell Westbrook scored 14 of his 37 points in the final 10 minutes Saturday in Los Angeles, but couldn't rescue the short-handed Clippers from a Game 4 defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns....2023
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• Clippers on brink of playoff elimination after losing Game 4 to Suns
Despite 37 points from Russell Westbrook, the Clippers can't keep pace with the Suns late in Game 4 and trail the best-of-seven playoff series 3-1....2023
• NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Saturday, April 22
Russell Westbrook has tallied at least 45 Yahoo points in four straight contests, and he should remain a key contributor for a Clippers team without both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard on Saturday...2023
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• NBA Scores: Warriors rout Kings at home without Draymond Green to make it a series
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• Game Recap: Suns 129, Clippers 124
Led by Devin Booker's 45 points, the No. 4 seed Suns defeated the No. 5 seed Clippers in Game 3, 129-124. Kevin Durant added 28 points, six rebound, and five assists for the Suns in the victory, while Norman Powell (Playoff career-high 42 points) and Russell Westbrook (30 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists) combined for 72 points for the Clippers. The Suns lead this best-of-seven series, 2-1, with...2023
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• Victor Wembanyama NBA Draft lottery destinations, ranked by how fun they would be
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• Russell Westbrook In 'A Better Place' After Leaving Lakers, 'Definitely Love Being' With Clippers
Russell Westbrook reflected on his time with the Los Angeles Clippers after their season came to an end with a Game 5 loss against the Phoenix Suns. Westbrook said he loved his time with the Clippers and said appreciated being embraced by the franchise and the fans. Westbrook went on to explain the sense of relief he felt was he was traded by the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked when he felt that we...2023
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• Russell Westbrook In 'A Better Place' After Trade From Lakers
Russell Westbrook reflected on his time with the LA Clippers, after their season came to an end with a Game 5 loss against the Phoenix Suns. Westbrook said he loved his time with the Clippers and said appreciated being embraced by the franchise and the fans. The veteran guard went on to explain the sense of relief he felt was he was traded by the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked when he felt that we...2023
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• NBA Scores: Cavs and Suns even series, while Celtics pull away from Hawks
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Three Game 2s filled Tuesday night’s slate. Celtics handle Hawks to take two-game lead, 119-106 Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla seems to have finally realized what makes his team tick at the most productive rate: Derrick White. To the tune of 26 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks, White was the X-factor as Boston took a 2-0 lead over t...2023
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• WATCH: Clippers star Russell Westbrook confronts fan after intense clash: ‘Watch your mouth, motherf**ker’
During halftime of Game 1 of the NBA Playoff series between the Clippers and the Suns, Russell Westbrook has confronted a fan in heated scenes while walking to the locker room. Footage of the incident has surfaced on social media where there’s a man wearing a hat eating some snacks during the break, as the […] The post WATCH: Clippers star Russell Westbrook confronts fan after intense...2023
• NBA Scores: Recapping Game 1 across the 2023 NBA Playoffs’ first round
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• Russell Westbrook confront Suns fan during Game 1: ‘Watch your mouth, motherf–ker’

Russell Westbrook’s late-game contributions in the Clippers’ Game 1 victory against the Suns appeared to follow a confrontation with a fan at half....2023
• NBA Scores: Clippers take control of No. 5 in the West... for now
Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Plus: Milwaukee, Denver, Boston, and Philly are all locked into their playoff seeding With 80 games in the books for most teams across the NBA, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. Here’s everything that the Wednesday games set in stone: Bucks: #1 in the East and best record overall among both conferences Celtics: #2 and Atlanti...2023
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• Best NBA prop bets today for Clippers vs. Pelicans (Value on Russell Westbrook)
The New Orleans Pelicans are surging at the moment, moving up to the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference, and they could climb even higher if they beat the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Los Angeles will have Kawhi Leonard in the lineup on the second night of a back-to-back, a huge lift for […] Best NBA prop bets today for Clippers vs. Pelicans (Value on Russell Westbrook) - FanSided - F...2023
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• Kings clinch first playoff berth since 2006
Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports LIGHT THE BEAM. Kings pummel Blazers to clinch playoff spot, 120-80 Normally, I wouldn’t start our daily scores proceedings with a game that was basically over before it started. But when it’s time to party like it’s 2006, it’s only fair. With Wednesday’s 40-point drubbing of what might as well be Portland’s G-League squad, the Sacramento Kings are officially...2023
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• Russell Westbrook Gives Single Mom the Car He Won at the All-Star Game
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• Lakers moving toward deal for Russ, sources say

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• Allen Iverson Says He Would Go ’82-0′ Playing With Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal
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• Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Praises Kawhi Leonard's 'Bored to Death' Demeanor
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• Allen Iverson: ‘I’m the Biggest Russell Westbrook Fan There Is’ (VIDEO)
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• Michael Jordan Can't Determine Who Gets Shoe Deals Due to NBA Salary-Cap Rules
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• An Icon at 40: The Untold Story of Allen Iverson
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• LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony Laugh at Russell Westbrook After Botched Drill
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• Kevin Durant's Return Is Just What The NBA Needs In 2015-16
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• Dion Waiters to Thunder: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Stephen Curry Reportedly Wins MVP Award for 2014-15 NBA Season
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• Kevin Durant Rumors: Lakers Reportedly Star's 'Primary Objective' in Free Agency
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• Reggie Miller: Kevin Durant Traded a Sacred Legacy for Cheap Jewelry
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• How trade deadline deals impact the fantasy value of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and others

André Snellings and Eric Moody break down what the trades of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook mean from a fantasy perspective, and look at the other notable deals to come in before the Thursday's NBA trade deadline....2023
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• Is Kevin Durant Bound for Golden State? Not If He Remains True to Himself
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• Russell Westbrook Records 10th Triple-Double of Season: Highlights and Reaction
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• Inside Monty Williams’ historically big coaching deal with the Pistons
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• Who is the best NBA player without a ring? Stars who never won the NBA Finals
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• NBA Rumors: This playoff team is now the leader to land Westbrook
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• The Houston Texans and the Houston Rockets: The Grace Period is Over
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• LeBron James has a 12-9 series record after Game 1 loss, 12 wins are most in NBA history
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has a 12-9 series record after losing Game 1, and his 12 wins are the most by any player in NBA history. The 19-time All-Star also has 15 30-point triple-doubles in his playoff career, the most in league history. James leads Oscar Robertson (8), Russell Westbrook (6), Nikola […] The post LeBron James has a 12-9 series record after Game 1 loss, 12 wins a...2023
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• Victor Wembanyama NBA Draft lottery destinations, ranked by how fun they would be
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• The NBA’s final four playoff teams, ranked by their championship chances
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• Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverly will get championship rings if the Lakers win the NBA title
Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers are preparing to give out a hilarious number of rings if they win the NBA Championship The Lakers are without a doubt one of the best and funniest stories in the NBA this season. It was only a few months ago that this team was legitimately one of the worst in the league, looking for trades and answers to right the ship — even...2023
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• James Harden is balancing being Batman and Robin for the 76ers in NBA Playoffs
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• Why the Oklahoma City Thunder might have the brightest future in the NBA
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• Tyronn Lue Expects To Remain Clippers’ Coach; Russell Westbrook Addresses Free Agency
Tyronn Lue plans to return next season as the Clippers’ head coach and he hopes to have Russell Westbrook with him, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Lue addressed two of L.A.’s biggest offseason questions after his team was knocked out of the playoffs Tuesday night in Phoenix. There have been whispers that he might consider […]...2023
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• NBA Scores: Warriors rout Kings at home without Draymond Green to make it a series
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• 8 NBA Playoffs overreactions from start of every first round series
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• Bulls Russell Westbrook buyout rumors has Twitter buzzing
The Bulls have been quiet at the NBA trade deadline, but one report says they could pursue Russell Westbrook if he receives a buyout from the Utah Jazz....2023
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• Lakers/Jazz/Wolves Trade Notes: 2027 Pick, Westbrook, Conley, TPEs
After months of speculation about whether the Lakers would include both of their tradable future first-round picks (2027 and 2029) in a Russell Westbrook trade, the club only attached its 2027 first-rounder to Westbrook in a three-team trade agreement with Minnesota and Utah. Perhaps most importantly, the Lakers’ front office retained its ability to trade […]...2023
• Instant Reaction: Lakers make major roster upgrades in 3-team trade
After months of speculation and pressure from superstar LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers have finally made their big trade. The Lakers shipped out Russell Westbrook and their 2027 first-round pick (top-four protected) in a three-team deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz. The Lakers re-acquired D’Angelo Russell from the Timberwolves, who the team […] Instant Reaction: ...2023
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• Four potential buyout destinations for Russell Westbrook
After almost a year of trade speculation, the Lakers have finally found a deal for Russell Westbrook. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Lakers are trading Westbrook and a future first-round pick to the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team ......2023
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• Russell Westbrook-D’Angelo Russell trade has been finalized
After months of speculation, the Lakers have finally traded Russell Westbrook and will be getting D'Angelo Russell and two other players....2023
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• WATCH: Lakers star Russell Westbrook forces OT vs. Raptors with clutch steal, game-tying triple at the buzzer
Russell Westbrook literally saved the day for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night as they escaped with a hard-fought 128-123 victory over the Raptors in Toronto. Russ came up big time for the Lakers in the clutch as he helped his team to just their third victory in their last 10 games. Things were […] The post WATCH: Lakers star Russell Westbrook forces OT vs. Raptors with clutch steal, g...2022
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• 2 potential trade candidates for the Los Angeles Lakers entering 2021 training camp
Because the Los Angeles Lakers just overhauled their roster, they entered 2021-22 training camp with as little trade buzz as any team in the NBA — from an importing and exporting standpoint. The Lakers orchestrated the largest blockbuster swap of the summer — a five-teamer that netted them Russell Westbrook — then surrounded Westbrook, LeBron […] The post 2 potential trade candidates for the...2021
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