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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Threatens Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook’s Historic Records

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have watched some of the greatest scorers in NBA history wear their uniform, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is quickly approaching territory once dominated by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Following consecutive 40-point performances against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Gilgeous-Alexander has moved within striking distance of two franchise legends. His remarkable scoring consistency has […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Threatens Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook’s Historic Records appeared first on HEAVY.

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25 NBA Records That Were Once Considered Impossible to Break

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Throughout NBA history, there have been several records that stood through the test of time. But given that the league continues to evolve competitively due to the growing number of talent from around the world, there’s no question that even the toughest records eventually get broken. In fact, we recently witnessed how the Philadelphia 76ers […] The post 25 NBA Records That Were Once Considered Impossible to Break appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James raves about being Russell Westbrook’s Lakers teammate, and there’s 1 thing he wants everybody to talk about more

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NBA legend Russell Westbrook has been getting his flowers since his retirement. The former MVP announced his retirement from the NBA in August and the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that they’d be retiring his jersey in February 2027. LeBron James on the retirement of Russell Westbrook: “I think one of the things about Russ that […] The post LeBron James raves about being Russell Westbrook’s Lakers teammate, and there’s 1 thing he wants everybody to talk about more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-Lakers Star LeBron James Sends Russell Westbrook Special Message

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Although Russell Westbrook still had some gas left in the tank, the superstar NBA guard ultimately decided to call it a career this year. The former Los Angeles Lakers guard will soon see his number retired in Oklahoma City, which will be just the start of his send-off. With Westbrook waiting for his inevitable Hall […] The post Ex-Lakers Star LeBron James Sends Russell Westbrook Special Message appeared first on HEAVY.

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Russell Westbrook had a great response to the Thunder’s plan to retire his jersey

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Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey will soon be hanging in the rafters of the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Monday that the team will retire Westbrook’s jersey in a ceremony during a Feb. 7 game between Oklahoma City and the New York Knicks. 0 Forever 💙 02.07.27 https://t.co/pTqRnespU2 … The post Russell Westbrook had a great response to the Thunder’s plan to retire his jersey appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Thunder’s Sam Presti Reveals 2 Words That Sealed Russell Westbrook’s Fate Despite Awful Audition

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have built their identity around identifying talent, developing people and trusting evaluations that do not always match outside expectations. Sam Presti’s account of drafting Russell Westbrook brings those principles together. Before Westbrook became a franchise cornerstone, Presti needed to know whether the young guard could withstand the pressure accompanying an unconventional […] The post Thunder’s Sam Presti Reveals 2 Words That Sealed Russell Westbrook’s Fate Despite Awful Audition appeared first on HEAVY.

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Russell Westbrook’s emotional reaction to Thunder announcing jersey retirement

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Future Hall of Fame guard Russell Westbrook responded to the Oklahoma City Thunder retiring his No. 0 jersey when the team faces defending champion New York Knicks on February 7 at Paycom Center. Thunder GM Sam Presti teased Westbrook’s retirement ceremony ahead of the 2026-27 season, when Russell announced his retirement. Westbrook is honored to […] The post Russell Westbrook’s emotional reaction to Thunder announcing jersey retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Well Deserved,’ ‘Just Shed a Tear’ – NBA Fans React as Thunder Announce Plans To Retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 Jersey

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The NBA world celebrated after the Thunder announced they will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 jersey on Feb. 7 against the Knicks.

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Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0

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The Oklahoma City Thunder announced plans to retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 at the Paycom Center this season. The Thunder cemented those plans for February 7, when they’ll host the defending champion New York Knicks at the Paycom Center. After Thunder GM Sam Presti’s emotional reaction Westbrook’s retiremement announcement, fans knew there would most likely […] The post Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Durant Reflects on What Could Have Been With Westbrook, Harden and OKC Thunder

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Kevin Durant reflected on his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sharing his pride in the franchise’s journey and looking back at the early-2010s core featuring himself, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. In an interview for ESPN’s E60 documentary “The Oklahoma Standard,” Durant expressed deep appreciation for his eight seasons in OKC and helping kick-start […] The post Durant Reflects on What Could Have Been With Westbrook, Harden and OKC Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA Announces Nikola Jokic History After Nuggets vs Pelicans Game

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The Denver Nuggets improved to 2-2 on Wednesday night (October 28), thanks to a strong performance from the star center, Nikola Jokic. As the Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, Jokic continued to climb a historical ladder in the NBA. The league congratulated the versatile center with a social media announcement. “Congrats to Nikola Jokic […] The post NBA Announces Nikola Jokic History After Nuggets vs Pelicans Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA Insider Hints at Thunder Trade Interest in Former Player

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The Oklahoma City Thunder sit at 4-0 one week into the 2026-27 NBA season. Unfortunately, the franchise is dealing with crushing roster losses as well. The Thunder are now without Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for the foreseeable future, while Alex Caruso is nursing an ankle sprain as well. These recent developments cast serious doubt […] The post NBA Insider Hints at Thunder Trade Interest in Former Player appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA team addresses potential Russell Westbrook signing

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Are the banged-up Oklahoma City Thunder eyeing a reunion with former NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook? Not really, according to Thunder general manager Sam Presti. “I haven’t thought about anything relative to the roster spot,” Presti told reporters when asked about the potential of his team luring Westbrook to unretire and run it back … The post NBA team addresses potential Russell Westbrook signing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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"Revoke their credentials immediately" – NBA Fans Lose It As Reporter Floats Russell Westbrook-OKC Thunder Reunion Following Jalen Williams Injury – Sportskeeda

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"Revoke their credentials immediately" - NBA Fans Lose It As Reporter Floats Russell Westbrook-OKC Thunder Reunion Following Jalen Williams Injury  Sportskeeda

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic gets 1 step closer to NBA history with triple-double vs. Pelicans

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recently got a number one overall NBA ranking and backed it up in a 141-135 home, overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans with a monstrous triple-double. The Nuggets superstar has impressed virtually everyone including Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama, as he inched closer to NBA history in October 24’s home […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic gets 1 step closer to NBA history with triple-double vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Calling Jayson Tatum a Liar,’ ‘(Russell Westbrook) and (Kevin Durant) All Over Again’ — Jaylen Brown’s Pointed Reply to Ex-Teammate Fuels NBA World Drama

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Jaylen Brown’s response to Jayson Tatum sparks NBA drama, drawing heated reactions and comparisons to Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant.

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Carmelo Anthony Shares Why He Refused Bench Roles

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The legendary NBA career of Carmelo Anthony ending a few years ago means he can speak freely about past subjects easier. Anthony now has a role on NBC’s NBA broadcasting team and his own weekly podcast discussing basketball. The topic of a veteran moving to the bench and becoming a mentor was brought up regarding […] The post Carmelo Anthony Shares Why He Refused Bench Roles appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kevin Durant has interesting take when asked about Russell Westbrook’s retirement

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Kevin Durant did not think the end was near for Russell Westbrook prior to the latter’s sudden retirement this offseason. Westbrook announced in August that he was retiring from the NBA after nearly two decades. Durant crafted a heartfelt message to commemorate his former teammate a day after the news broke. On Friday, Durant was … The post Kevin Durant has interesting take when asked about Russell Westbrook’s retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kevin Durant explains why Russell Westbrook’s retirement hit him so hard

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Kevin Durant admitted that longtime teammate Russell Westbrook’s recent retirement hit him harder than he perhaps expected it to. On his “Boardroom Talks” podcast, Durant admitted he was somewhat blindsided by Westbrook’s decision to retire after 18 NBA seasons. In Durant’s eyes, Westbrook was still good enough to keep playing, and it was strange to … The post Kevin Durant explains why Russell Westbrook’s retirement hit him so hard appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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"We get blindsided by the back end of guys’ careers" – Tracy McGrady says fans have forgotten how great Russell Westbrook really was – Basketball Network

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"We get blindsided by the back end of guys’ careers" - Tracy McGrady says fans have forgotten how great Russell Westbrook really was  Basketball Network

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