[191] The Lakers had a 2120 record at the halfway point of the regular season and Westbrook was often a recipient of the blame for the team's struggles relative to its 2020 championship season. Four games (and four losses) into the 2022-23 NBA season and Russell Westbrook has still yet to be traded. After two years at UCLA, Westbrook decided to forgo his final two years and enter the 2008 NBA draft. Of course, as Woj notes, the Spurs could be one of those teams with a quality stretch four next season, so what do they want to do come the deadline. [25] On December 1, 2010, he scored 38 points with 9 assists and achieved a new career-high of 15 rebounds in a triple-overtime win over the New Jersey Nets. [131] On February 7, he had 15 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds in a 11795 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, thus the longest triple-double streak of his career and sitting one short of Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record of nine straight set in 1968. [176] On May 10, he put up 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 21 assists in a 125124 loss against the Atlanta Hawks for his 182nd career triple-double to pass Robertson for the most in NBA history; Westbrook also joined Robertson, LeBron James, and Gary Payton as the only four players in league history with at least 20,000 points and 8,000 assists. Theyre just 1 There are a couple of major obstacles the teams involved would need to clear before making such a deal, though. Russell Westbrook III (born November 12, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [132] On February 9, in a 117112 win over the Houston Rockets, Westbrook had 21 points, 11 assists and 12 rebounds to match Chamberlain's record streak. That could come as early as the end of this month according to Jaren Greenberg of NBA TV or early next month (according to Shams Charania of The Athletic). LeBron dropped a season-high in the Lakers W. I think its historic, man, Ham said postgame. [149], Westbrook made his Rockets debut in a 117111 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 24, 2019, leading the team with 24 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists in 33 minutes of play. Clippers reportedly interested in As extension talks falter, trade rumors swirl around DAngelo Russell; ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski said on NBA Countdown Saturday, a report from Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, VanVleet and the Raptors agreed to shelve extension talks, who reached a historic scoring milestone on Sunday night, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, hams Charania of The Athletic reports they are willing to trade Wall to get it, Clippers also reportedly have interest in Jazz point guard, also reportedly available from the Pistons. Each physician is listed with their overall patient rating on all search and profile pages. This would be the third time in recent years the two teams were tied to trading one of their stars, but nothing ever came of those. 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Olajuwon also added 5 steals and 5 blocks in that game", "Westbrook tops Magic for 2nd on triple-double list", "Russell Westbrook, Ben McLemore drive Rockets past Suns", "Russell Westbrook Passes Tony Parker For 18th On All-Time Assists List", "76ers vs. Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. Spurs will set new NBA single-game attendance record Friday against Warriors NBA Power Rankings: Nuggets move into No.1 spot, Boston second, LeBron, Durant remain on top of NBA All-Star fan voting, Raptors Otto Porter out for season following surgery on left foot, Three things to Know: Lakers got the full Russell Westbrook experience. [19] The next season, Collison was injured and Westbrook was named the starter. Rockets Game Summary October 24, 2019 ESPN", "Russell Westbrook joins Hakeem Olajuwon (1993) as the only Rockets players with 20 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists in a season opener in team history. He would swiftly negotiate a buyout or be sent home like John Wall was by the Houston Rockets as the team prioritizes their young players. [217][218] He regularly creates good scoring opportunities for his teammates, resulting in him averaging over eight assists per game for his career. Now, there does appear to be some room for the actual execution of those draft assets in trade conversations. With an overhead track system to allow for easy cleaning on the floor with no trip hazards. [81] On January 15, 2017, Westbrook had 36 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his 20th triple-double of the season, as he helped the Thunder defeat the Sacramento Kings 122118. San Antonio Spurs-spurner Kawhi Leonard chose to sign with the Clippers at the same time the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to send Paul George also to L.A.s second team. [93] His historic 42nd triple-double, to break Robertson's record of most triple-doubles in a season, came in a 106105 away victory against the Denver Nuggets on April 9. Spurs are below the NBAs minimum team salary. [19], Westbrook was selected 4th overall in the 2008 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics, which then relocated to Oklahoma City and became the Thunder six days later. The stat line marked the NBA's first triple-double with at least 25 points, 20 assists and 10 rebounds since Magic Johnson did it for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1988, and the first with at least 20 points and 20 assists since Rod Strickland did it for the Washington Wizards in 1998. [174] With his performances in March and April, Westbrook became the first player to record at least 300 points, 150 assists, and 150 rebounds in consecutive months since Chamberlain in 1968. The win was also the largest margin of victory in a Christmas Day game in NBA history. Could the Lakers bring Russell Westbrook off the bench? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. There are games, even stretches of games with Leonard playing where you can see the potential of this team, but at this point its hard to imagine them sustaining that level. [12][13] After Barrs' death, Westbrook seemed even more determined to excel in honor of his best friend's memory. [225][226] He has the worst career three-point percentage in NBA history of players who have more than 2,500 three-point attempts. 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[84] On January 23, Westbrook hit a pull-up jumper with 1.4 seconds left to lift the Thunder to a 9795 win over the Utah Jazz. He will get more than that in free agency this summer, and any team that trades for him will have to pay enough to keep him. [76][168] On March 30, 2021, Westbrook became the first player since Magic Johnson in 1988 to record a 301020 triple double with 35 points, a then season-high 21 assists, and 14 rebounds in a 132124 win over the Indiana Pacers. What happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object? You can follow Grant Afseth on Twitter at @GrantAfseth. Russell Gage updates. This almost did not happen, however, because trade talks between Los Angeles and another team were close. pic.twitter.com/WTGBm9EfYP. Could Jazz be sellers at trade deadline? If the Nets won't, the Lakers need to find someone else capable of doing so. However, this Russell Westbrook-Kyrie Irving situation is something to keep an eye on if youre a Spurs fan because they may benefit. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. It includes a player option on the 202223 season. We got a stop, gave ourselves a chance to win the game, we didnt, a frustrated LeBron said postgame in the locker room after the Lakers lost to the Sixers. The medical-grade SURGISPAN chrome wire shelving unit range is fully adjustable so you can easily create a custom shelving solution for your medical, hospitality or coolroom storage facility. [51] In much too similar fashion, Westbrook recorded yet another triple-double on March 13 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, collecting his sixth in eight games and scored 15 of his 29 points (with 12 assists and 10 rebounds) in the fourth quarter, helping the Thunder pull away for a 11399 win. On May 27, 2014, in a Game 4 victory, Westbrook recorded 40 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals. As a result, multiple draft assets of some kind are needed. He helped Houston advance to the semifinals, where they were eliminated 41 by the Lakers. First look at Spurs free agency: Who could the team sign this summer?. Early genealogists traced the Russel/Russell family of Kingston Russel from Anglo-Norman landholders bearing the toponymic surname 'de Rosel' or 'du Rozel', deriving from Rosel, Calvados, Normandy (not, as has also been claimed, Le Rozel, Manche). He finished the season averaging 12.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.6 steals. It's not as though San Antonio has many other uses for that cap space at this point in the offseason. Keldon Johnsons career night leads Spurs to a chippy win over short-handed Nets. Since at least January, Los Angeles [ January 17, 2023 ] This Raptors-Suns Trade Features Fred VanVleet NBA Rumors. Right now, they are still $15 million away from the $111.3 million minimum team salary line. If the Lakers also wanted to add a valued player from the Spurs like Poeltl, the cost would be a second first and then some, per an Eastern Conference executive, wrote Pincus. In these cases, the average was taken. Meanwhile, Raptors officials have left rival front offices with the impression, sources said, it would take a haul at least in the ballpark of Atlantas offseason price for Dejounte Murray multiple unprotected first round picks for Toronto to even consider parting with OG Anunoby, a known favorite of Ujiri. Since 1902, our athletic apparel was designed to keep comfort, authenticity, and utility top-of-mind - from crew neck sweatshirts to men's underwear. 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[160], The suspension of the 201920 NBA season began in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. [214], Standing at 6feet 3inches (1.91m) tall and weighing 200 pounds (91kg), Westbrook is a point guard who has established himself as one of the most athletic players in NBA history. [85] Two days later, he had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 114105 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, thus passing Bird with his 60th career triple-double. Enter: Russell Westbrook and his $47.1 million contract. A new report says a lot of teams are showing interest in Spurs center Jakob Poeltl as the Feb. 9 trade deadline approaches. [118] In Game 6, Westbrook scored 46 points in a 9691 loss, as the Thunder bowed out of the playoffs with a 42 defeat. More than likely, the Spurs will require some serious draft compensation to take Westbrook off the books for the Lakers. Theres been smoke, but no real fires yet on the trade market. A member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, he is a nine-time NBA All-Star and earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) for the 201617 season.He is also a nine-time All-NBA Team member, led the Just being down one point in the ball On March 23, 2012, he scored a career-high 45 points in a 149140 double overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. 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I could have very easily took tonight off, but I dont feel like the momentum of our ball club could use me taking a night off tonight, LeBron said, referring to the teams three-game losing streak coming in. He produced the short film Why Not? Russell Westbrook could still be on the move before the 2022-23 NBA season. [130] On February 5, he had his seventh straight triple-double with 16 points, 16 assists and 15 rebounds in a 132122 win over the Orlando Magic. [20], UCLA advanced to the Final Four during each of Westbrook's seasons with the team. San Antonio could definitely use another point guard after they shipped Dejounte Murray off to the Atlanta Hawks and perhaps Russell Westbrook could be the answer. Really finding guys as well. But Will They Align on the Lakers? [14][15], During his senior year, Westbrook averaged 25.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.1 steals, and 2.3 assists and helped lead them to a 254 record. Westbrook wouldn't appeal to the Spurs and would presumably take a buyout, presumably for at least the minimum he could get with another franchise (nearly $3 million). Per one NBA executive, the Lakers have three remaining "obvious" partners they should pursue to make a Westbrook swap in the Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs or Utah Jazz. If anything, Los Angeles shooting has gotten worse, as both Carmelo Anthony and Malik Monk are no longer on the squad. [87] Westbrook went on to record three straight triple-doubles coming out of the All-Star break, giving him 67 for his career and 30 on the season. The Thunder finished the season at 5527 and lost to the eventual world champion Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. Westbrook helped lead the Thunder to the NBA Finals for the first time since the franchise relocated but they would lose in five games to the Miami Heat. Contributor for Dallas Basketball, All Knicks, Inside The Rockets, and The Magic Insider. [213], Westbrook was also selected to play for the 2012 Summer Olympic team in London, where he won a second gold medal. After an offseason full of rumors, trade proposals, Despite his efforts, the Thunder lost 115111 to go down 20 in the series. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. It's no secret the Lakers have an interest in acquiring Myles Turner and Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers. And if they decide that tanking is the right move, this deal should be toward the top of their list. The bottom line is Spurs have all the leverage in this situation, so they should just sit back and see what they can gain from it, if anything. Fairly or not, one player taking the brunt of blame for their slow start is Russell Westbrook, whose shooting struggles (28.9 percent from the field, 8.3 percent from three in 3 games) and poor shot selection stand out amidst a slew of other problems. Thats the show, the distraction to the fact the Lakers are four games below .500 and staring up in the standings at the play-in midseason. [143][144][145] The game also secured his position as league leader in assists per game for the third consecutive season, achieved only by six other players in NBA history. Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage is expected to be released from the hospital on Tuesday, according to Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles. Pacers GM Chad Buchanan already has The Spurs were mentioned as a potential trade partner for the Lakers to engage with largely for the sake of manufacturing some leverage for their trade talks with the Pacers ultimately to help get what they want. All Rights Reserved. [95] The Thunder finished the regular season with a 4735 record and entered the playoffs as the 6th seed. 1:31 pm ET. The Spurs have been inserted into plenty of those rumors both because they have the cap space to absorb Westbrooks salary in an uneven trade (and then waive him), and the Lakers have reportedly discussed acquiring Josh Richardson from the Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs have yet to leverage their salary cap flexibility to take on negatively valued contracts while being compensated with draft capital. At one point in time, the Spurs [212] The win automatically qualified Team USA for the 2012 Olympics in London, and they overtook Argentina for the No. He subsequently became the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989 to have four consecutive triple-doubles, and the first since Jordan that year to have back-to-back triple-doubles with at least 40 points. [42] After being injured the previous year, Westbrook returned to the All-Star game in 2015. In the Western Conference Finals, they faced the defending champion Golden State Warriors, and took home court advantage after stealing Game 1 of the series. If the Lakers are stubborn about including ideal draft compensation, dont budge. pic.twitter.com/wH0fD7gKD2, Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) January 16, 2023. As time goes on, Lakers fans will become more and more desperate for a Westbrook trade. [177], On May 16, in a 115110 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Wizards finished the season with a 3438 record and were seeded 8th to face the 7th seeded Boston Celtics in the play-in thanks to a 176 record over the last six weeks. [170] Westbrook also tied Robertson as the only players with five seasons of at least 15 triple doubles. [48], On March 4, Westbrook set career highs with 49 points and 16 rebounds, and added 10 assists for his fourth consecutive triple-double, helping the Thunder defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 123118 in overtime. [135] On February 14, he recorded 44 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in a 131122 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs come together on the second blockbuster trade involving Russell Westbrook in less than a year. According to a report by NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the Spurs remain optimistic that they will be able to find a way to spend their $15 million surplus. [citation needed] He finished the 201213 season averaging 23.2 points, 7.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. LeBron was enough on Martin Luther King Day when he poured in 48 on the Rockets. [180] After a 118100 loss to the Celtics for the No. He has been maybe the best perimeter defender in the league and the Raptors see him as a core part of the future. He had 30 points, matched a career-high with 17 assists and grabbed 11 rebounds for his seventh triple-double of the season and 15th of his career. [57][58] In December against Denver, they became the first teammates to each have at least 25 points and 10 assists in a regulation game since 1996. So far, despite winning one title in 2020 with the superstar duo, the Lakers have been considered a disappointment, missing the playoffs twice and being bounced in the first round once since trading for AD. Dan Snyder has no interest selling Commanders to Jeff Bezos? LeBrons best wasnt enough one night before. San Antonio vs. Brooklyn, Final Score: Spurs outlast shorthanded Nets, 106-98. [138] On April 2, Westbrook had 20 points, 20 rebounds and 21 assists in a 119103 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. [10] At age 16, Barrs was already known to have excellent basketball skills and received college scholarship offers. "[198][199] The coach had kept him in the starting lineup all season despite pressure to bring him off the bench. Its a move that simply wouldnt pay off for anyone. Want the latest in breaking news and insider information on the Spurs? There are plenty of options to work with. [90] He surpassed Chamberlain's record with his 32nd triple-double on March 11 against the Jazz. [209], In 2010, he was selected to the FIBA World Championship team in Istanbul, Turkey. Would the Lakers themselves demand their choice of those players, or Joe Harris or Seth Curry from Brooklyn? 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San Antonio would further their Wembanyama efforts, the Lakers would get some solid (yet not quite as solid as the Jazz trade) depth, and the Raptors would land a big man upgrade in the form of a former player. [157] With his triple-double against Oklahoma City on January 20, he joined LeBron James as the only two players to have logged triple-doubles against all 30 NBA teams. Could the San Antonio Spurs get involved? I dont feel like I wanted to sit on that loss to Philly last night, I wanted to get that out of my tastebuds and see if we could win a ballgame tonight.. He played the rest of the season on limited minutes and sat out the second night of back-to-backs. [161] He recovered and was able to join his team later that month in Orlando, Florida, for the league's restart. [120][121] In his season debut for the Thunder on October 21, Westbrook had 32 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in 35 minutes in a 131120 loss to the Sacramento Kings. On June 12, in Game 1 of the Finals, Westbrook recorded 27 points and 11 assists in a 10594 victory. One of the teams not mentioned as much in the Russell Westbrook trade pursuit is the San Antonio Spurs, who could offer a package of role players to the Lakers He averages 30% on three-point field goal attempts and 3.9 turnovers a game for his career. Its tempting to say the Lakers go as LeBron goes, but thats not accurate. The Spurs do not have the most appealing of potential trade packages to offer the Lakers. [94] It was his third career 50-point triple-double, all of which came in 201617, the most by any player in NBA history. [13] In 2012, he started the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Los Angeles isn't believed to be interested in moving Westbrook with draft compensation for players that don't move the needle toward a championship. There hasnt been a lot of traction in trade talks involving Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving, with the Los Angeles Lakers failing to offer the Brooklyn Nets an enticing Fully adjustable shelving with optional shelf dividers and protective shelf ledges enable you to create a customisable shelving system to suit your space and needs. Acquiring Jalen McDaniels is something that should not be overlooked from a Sixers perspective here. [147] It was the third straight season they were eliminated in the first round. It wont be enough to get LeBron and the Lakers where they want to go. He finished fourth in the 200809 NBA Rookie of the Year voting behind Rookie of the Year winner Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls), O. J. Mayo (Memphis Grizzlies) and Brook Lopez (New Jersey Nets). That being said, the Lakers have a bloated salary, Russell Westbrook is by far the highest-paid possible trade The Raptor most likely to be traded: Gary Trent Jr. Trent appears to be the most likely Raptor to be traded, and by a wide margin. Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Record 68,323 fans fill Alamodome, watch Warriors run past Spurs. Many more teams are buyers than sellers (thanks to the play-in changing the dynamic), which has led the handful of sellers to keep their prices high. [70], In the playoffs, Westbrook helped guide the Thunder past the Dallas Mavericks in the first round, and then the San Antonio Spurs in the second round. The Spurs would presumably be compensated for their troubles with a first-round pick. [citation needed] In a Game 4 loss, Westbrook scored a playoff career-high 43 points. Westbrook Homes LLC in Mclean, VA | Photos | Reviews | 12 building permits for $770,000. [243][123], Westbrook wears a "KB3" wristband and has "KB3" on his sneakers in honor of his childhood friend Khelcey Barrs III. Kyle has brought a great perspective and voice to our group after seamlessly making the transition from playing to coaching to the front office, Fields said in a statement released by the team. According to multiple sources, the trade that is closest to happening involves Kyrie Irving being sent to the Los Angeles Lakers and Russell Westbrook being routed to the Spurs. Nothing came of it at the time, but with it becoming more and more clear that last season will repeat itself for the Lakers if they dont make a change quickly, the rumor mill is churning back up. The move reunited Westbrook with former teammate James Harden; they both expressed mutual interest and enthusiasm in playing together at this stage in their careers. In the series, Westbrook stepped up his play from the regular season, averaging 20.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 3.2 steals. In his eight playoff games, Westbrook averaged 17.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, the worst of his postseason career. The Spurs have been inserted into plenty of those rumors both because they have the cap space to absorb Westbrooks salary in an uneven trade (and then waive [16], In his second year, and first season as a full-time starter, Westbrook went on to average 16.1 points, 8.0 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.3 steals on the season. [98] With a loss to the Rockets in Game 5, the Thunder bowed out of the playoffs with a 41 series defeat. LeBron is now 316 points shy of the NBAs all-time scoring record a record once thought unbreakable held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Vegas even has even given the Spurs the third-best odds to acquire him, for people who bet on that sort of thing. But for the Lakers, getting Haywards shot creation, Oubres shooting, and Plumlees playmaking at the center position (a spot where they dont have many great options) would be very helpful. November 22, 2022 The Los Angeles Lakers have recently brought former MVP point guard Russell Westbrook off the bench, and it has been a good fit for the team. Sunday against the 76ers, LeBron was the best player on the court 35 points plus 10 assists yet, when the Lakers had the chance to win down one but with the ball in the final seconds, LeBron never touched the rock. He spent the 2021-22 season as a player development assistant with the Brooklyn Nets. The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets need each other. [35] During this time, The Thunder were able to remain competitive despite his absence due mainly to Kevin Durant's stellar play. [citation needed], On November 26, 2010, Westbrook scored a then-career-high 43 points against the Indiana Pacers. [67] On April 11, with his 18th triple-double of the season in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers,[68][69] he tied Magic Johnson (198182) for the most in a single season in the past 50 seasons. But nearing a deal with the Spurs might prompt the Pacers to lessen their demands, especially if they want to get out of the 2023-24 obligation to Hield at $18.6-$23.3 million (depending on incentives). The Thunder were determined to keep Westbrook and held off all trade talks in order to work out an extension. 4 trades to finally end the Russell Westbrook era in Los Angeles, All 8 remaining NFL playoffs teams, ranked by likelihood of winning it all. Lets rank the NFL teams still standing in the divisional round. He has a younger brother named Raynard. [171], On April 17, Westbrook had 15 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in a win against the Detroit Pistons for his 25th triple-double of the season, becoming the first NBA player with at least 25 triple-doubles each in four separate seasons; he also became the first in league history to amass 15 triple-doubles over a 20-game span. The Clippers are searching for depth in the frontcourt and have discussed guard John Wall in potential deals, league sources say. [188], As his first season with the Lakers progressed, Westbrook received criticism for his perceived poor quality of play. Rob Pelinka reportedly plans on waiting at least 20 games before re-opening discussions on potential Westbrook deals, but fans arent all too pleased with that idea. The Celtics reportedly have shown interest in acquiring Spurs center Jakob [102][103] Continuing on from his historic 201617 season, Westbrook had a triple-double in the Thunder's season opener against the New York Knicks on October 19. [109] On January 25, he scored a season-high 46 points in a 121112 win over the Washington Wizards. Hornets get: Russell Westbrook, 2027 1st, 2023 2nd; Lakers get: Gordon Hayward, Kelly Oubre Jr., Mason Plumlee. According to a report by NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the Spurs remain optimistic that they will be able to find a way to spend their $15 million surplus. Odds & lines subject to change. [121] On November 19, he returned to the line-up after missing five games with a left ankle sprain and had 29 points and 13 assists in a 117113 loss to the Kings. The San Antonio Spurs may be among the top trade partners for the Los Angeles Lakers to call to take Russell Westbrook's contract. [6] Growing up in Hawthorne,[7][8][9] Westbrook and his best friend Khelcey Barrs III had hopes of going to UCLA and playing together. [208], On January 15, 2023, Westbrook put up 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists off the bench in a 113112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the first time. [citation needed], To begin the 201516 season, Westbrook and Durant both dropped 40 points against the Orlando Magic on October 30, becoming the first teammates in NBA history to do so multiple times, having previously done it in 2012. [100] He was the first winner from a team with fewer than 50 wins since Moses Malone in 1982. One guy who could be on the move: Spurs center Jakob Poeltl. He passed Robert Parish for 29th on the NBA's all-time scoring list with 23,335 points on a second-quarter free throw. Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage is taken off the field, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa. 5 NBA players who will likely make their first All-Star appearance, ranked. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Sign up to receive exclusive deals and announcements, Fantastic service, really appreciate it. [92] Three days later, he joined Robertson (who did it in 196162) as the only players in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season, needing just six assists against the Phoenix Suns to clinch the triple-double average. And their friendship, forged that day in 1974 when Westbrook first stepped into Morrisons He became the third-fastest player to reach the milestoneRobertson needed 277 games, Johnson needed 656 games, and Westbrook needed 736 games. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Kevin Durant Moving Forward With Nets, Impact on NBA, The two sides have since recommitted to one another, Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz recently completed a trade, any trade outcome involving Westbrook's $47.1 million expiring salary. The Lakers have scored 42 of their 58 points in the paint and have 12 fast-break points. [28] Westbrook helped lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs and the 1st seed in the Western Conference. 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