# russell westbrook (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover russell westbrook. Page: Feed: --- ## [“Philadelphia Belt”: Ex-76ers Star Warns NBA of LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown After Viral Workout Video](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/philadelphia-belt-ex-76ers-star-warns-nba-of-lebron-james-tyrese-maxey-and-jaylen-brown-after-viral-workout-video/) _2026-08-26 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ The Philadelphia 76ers have been on everyone’s radar ever since LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joined the team. Forming a superteam with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, many are expecting the 76ers to contend for the title, if not win it entirely. Former 76ers guard Patrick Beverley recently shared his thoughts on the formation of \[…\] ## [Klay Thompson Breaks Silence After Taking $10 Million Pay Cut to Join Miami Heat](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-klay-thompson-breaks-silence-after-taking-ten-million-pay-cut-to-join-miami-heat/) _2026-08-26 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ After just two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson has joined the Miami Heat. On Friday, Thompson agreed to a buyout of his contract, taking a $10 million pay cut from his remaining salary. Just two days later, he signed a two-year deal worth $11.5 million—the lowest contract of his career since his rookie \[…\] ## [“It’s Trouble”: Ex-76ers Star Reacts to Viral Workout Video of LeBron James & Jaylen Brown](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-its-trouble-ex-philadelphia-sixers-star-reacts-to-viral-workout-video-of-lebron-james-jaylen-brown/) _2026-08-26 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Back in 2019, Jimmy Butler joined a Sixers team that already had Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, and Philadelphia has been chasing that kind of star-powered roster ever since, without ever quite getting it right. But this week, a different trio caught the league’s attention: LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey put out an \[…\] ## [Clippers Head Coach Ignores Questions About Kawhi Leonard Controversy & Not Signing LeBron James in Viral Video](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-los-angeles-clippers-head-coach-ignores-questions-about-kawhi-leonard-controversy-not-signing-lebron-james-in-viral-video-ty-lue/) _2026-08-26 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ The NBA appears to have officially cleared the Clippers of any salary cap circumvention, concluding a nearly year-long investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s now-bankrupt Aspiration endorsement deal. The findings were intended to end the saga, yet Tyronn Lue’s silence in a viral clip this week suggests the questions haven’t truly faded; they’ve simply shifted from the \[…\] ## [JAB Classic 2026 Delivers Elite Talent, Big Performances and a Powerful Message Against Hate](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-active-nba-news-jab-classic-twenty-twenty-six-delivers-elite-talent-big-performances-and-a-powerful-message-against-hate/) _2026-08-26 · Yehuda Diamond · BasketballNews_ Eight teams, three days, and one million dollars later, the first-ever JAB classic is in the books. After watching the first two days on YouTube with Basketballnews, I made my way down to Philly to experience the final day in person. I was able to catch up with players and coaches and experience what the \[…\] ## [“Leave Them Alone”: Ex-NBA All-Star Warns Enes Kanter of Crossing the Line After Clash With Natasha Cloud](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-leave-them-alone-ex-nba-all-star-warns-enes-kanter-of-crossing-the-line-after-clash-with-natasha-cloud/) _2026-08-26 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ Enes Kanter Freedom is currently playing with fire after getting into a heated argument with Chicago Sky star Natasha Cloud. Freedom is currently fighting for the rights of transgender and male players who want to enter the WNBA. He believes that those who identify as women should be eligible to participate in the draft. This \[…\] ## [“They Would’ve Went To the Conference Finals”: Jeff Teague Reveals Celtics’ Hypothetical Blockbuster Involving Stephen Curry](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-they-wouldve-went-to-the-conference-finals-jeff-teague-reveals-celtics-hypothetical-blockbuster-involving-stephen-curry/) _2026-08-26 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ Stephen Curry has been heavily rumored to be traded this summer, especially after the Golden State Warriors’ poor offseason. They had the opportunity to sign LeBron James in free agency, and apparently, even Jaylen Brown from the Celtics, but neither opportunity was pursued to fruition. While Curry wasn’t exactly part of the potential package for \[…\] ## [Kyrie Irving’s “Crazy” ACL Recovery Leaves NBA Champion Stunned as New Practice Details Emerge](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-kyrie-irving-crazy-acl-recovery-leaves-nba-champion-stunned-as-new-practice-details-emerge/) _2026-08-26 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ It’s been a long while since we last saw Kyrie Irving play on the hardwood. Back in March 2025, Irving suffered a season-ending left ACL tear, which could’ve also jeopardized his career. Thankfully, after 16 long months of recovery since his surgery, he’s finally healed and ready to suit up for the 2026-27 season. While \[…\] ## [Lonzo Ball Reveals Who Convinced the Lakers to Draft Him Over Jayson Tatum](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-lonzo-ball-reveals-who-convinced-the-los-angeles-lakers-to-draft-him-over-jayson-tatum/) _2026-08-26 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Back in 2017, a father’s national media campaign for his son became the story of an entire NBA draft class. Foot Locker even mocked it in a commercial that had Lonzo Ball joking about his dad “berating your high school coach in front of an entire crowd for not getting you enough touches.” Lonzo himself \[…\] ## [LeBron James Reportedly Took $300 Million Loan Before Joining Lakers as Shocking New Details Emerge](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-lebron-james-reportedly-took-three-hundred-million-loan-before-joining-los-angeles-lakers-as-shocking-new-details-emerge/) _2026-08-25 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ When LeBron James signed a $154 million contract with the LA Lakers in 2018, it was widely treated as the biggest financial move of his career that year. New reporting from Bloomberg showed that a much larger private transaction had already closed months earlier. An LLC controlled by James had borrowed almost $300 million. According \[…\] ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2YgLgugog40d) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Insider Provides Worrying Luka Doncic Update Amid Lakers Messy Ownership Situation](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-insider-provides-worrying-luka-doncic-update-amid-los-angeles-lakers-messy-ownership-situation/) _2026-08-22 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Luka Doncic brought nearly the entire Lakers roster to his native Slovenia for a bonding trip. He worked out with teammates at Stozice Arena while the franchise’s ownership situation continued to spiral back home. That difference, where Doncic is actively building chemistry with a team whose business side looks unstable, is what’s giving a speculated \[…\] ## [Bronny James Makes Feelings Clear on LeBron’s Lakers Exit During Slovenia Trip](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-bronny-james-makes-feelings-clear-on-lebrons-los-angeles-lakers-exit-during-slovenia-trip/) _2026-08-22 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Family ties in the NBA often carry as much weight as championship banners, and few stories have blended legacy and expectation quite like the James household. While LeBron’s next move has dominated headlines, it was his son, Bronny, who made his feelings clear about his father’s move to Philadelphia. Bronny and the Lakers are in \[…\] ## [Luka Doncic Tops NBA Star’s Foul-Baiters List Ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-luka-doncic-tops-nba-stars-foul-baiters-list-ahead-of-shai-gilgeous-alexander-dillon-brooks/) _2026-08-22 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Foul-baiting has become one of the NBA’s buzzwords in recent seasons, with certain stars accused of using tricks to draw whistles. Among them has been Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, whose critics point at him for “using their body well to earn fouls.” But now, a defender who has faced SGA has ranked Lakers \[…\] ## [Brian Windhorst Reveals Lakers’ Ownership Chaos Cost Them Offseason Target](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-brian-windhorst-reveals-los-angeles-lakers-ownership-chaos-cost-them-offseason-target/) _2026-08-22 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ The Lakers were supposed to be finishing a front-office makeover this summer. But with the season now only two months away, the ownership fight is yet to get over. As per ESPN insider Brian Windhorst, that fight has now frozen a hire in midair. “The Lakers were in the middle of this makeover for their \[…\] ## [Klay Thompson Turned Down Lakers Earlier Over Concerns About Their Ex-Superstar, Per Reports](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-klay-thompson-turned-down-los-angeles-lakers-earlier-over-concerns-about-their-ex-superstar-per-reports/) _2026-08-22 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ After Klay Thompson picked Dallas over Los Angeles in 2024, the reason now looks sharper than it did back then. Christian Clark of The Athletic reported this week that Thompson believed in the fit next to Luka Doncic but had concerns about Anthony Davis’ ability to stay healthy. “Thompson’s representatives had discussions with the Lakers \[…\] ## [“I Led the 2016 Playoffs”: Klay Thompson Uses Warriors Legacy to Clap Back After Fans Rank Ray Allen Above Him](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-i-led-the-playoffs-klay-thompson-uses-warriors-legacy-to-clap-back-after-fans-rank-ray-allen-above-him/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ There is no denying that Klay Thompson is one of the best players to ever step foot in the league. While he may not have always been the primary face of a franchise, he was a historic asset to the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty, which has led to intense debates regarding his historical ranking. Because \[…\] ## [Ex-NBA Star Calls Luka Doncic “Arrogant,” Explains Why He Didn’t Seek Help From LeBron James During Lakers Tenure](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-ex-nba-star-calls-luka-doncic-arrogant-explains-why-he-didnt-seek-help-from-lebron-james-during-lakers-tenure/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ For the first time in eight years, the Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a season without LeBron James on the roster. In his place stands Luka Doncic, fully handed the keys to a franchise that’s staked its future on him. The front office believes he’s the one to bring another banner to Los Angeles. \[…\] ## [Nikola Jokic Dominates Victor Wembanyama in FIBA Outing as Embarrassing Stats Emerge for Spurs Star](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-nikola-jokic-dominates-victor-wembanyama-in-fiba-outing-as-embarrassing-stats-emerge-for-spurs-star/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ Victor Wembanyama walked into Belgrade Arena wearing the captaincy for the first time, the youngest to hold it for France in 23 years, ready to set the tone for a program building around him. Nikola Jokic made sure the night belonged to someone else. For a while, it looked like it might not. Serbia built \[…\] ## [Lakers Eye “Dead-Set” Plan to Pair Nikola Jokic With Luka Doncic After Ownership Resolution, Per Insider](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/baksetballnews-nba-active-news-lakers-eye-dead-set-plan-to-pair-nikola-jokic-with-luka-doncic-after-ownership-resolution-per-insider/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ Things have gotten messy for the Los Angeles Lakers as of late. It all started when Mark Walter decided to sell his majority ownership stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion. This resulted in a domino effect as the majority of the Buss family suddenly wanted to sell their remaining \[…\] ## [“Irresponsible”: Cavs Called Out for James Harden’s $97M Deal as Analyst Highlights Major Issue](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-irresponsible-cavs-called-out-for-james-harden-ninety-seven-m-deal-as-analyst-highlights-major-issue/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ Earlier this summer, it was unclear whether James Harden was still coming back to the Cleveland Cavaliers after he declined his $42.3 million player option. But now that the Cavs have confirmed a three-year, $97 million contract for the veteran Guard, it has been labeled “irresponsible” by an NBA analyst. The delay in Harden’s contract \[…\] ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OrmuYdHqZ8LR) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Lakers Minority Owner Reportedly Refuses to Sell Stake as Jeanie Buss Drama Continues](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-los-angeles-lakers-minority-owner-reportedly-refuses-to-sell-stake-as-jeanie-buss-drama-continues/) _2026-08-21 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ While Jeanie Buss fights her siblings over their 17.8 percent of the Los Angeles Lakers, another owner just took the opposite path. Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who has held a 4% stake since buying Magic Johnson’s share in 2010, will not sell. His attorney, Chuck “Tiger” Kenworthy, told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin the family is staying put \[…\] ## [NBA Reportedly Treading Carefully on Kawhi Leonard Investigation Amid Fears of NBPA Fallout](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-nba-reportedly-treading-carefully-on-kawhi-leonard-investigation-amid-fears-of-nbpa-fallout/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Pablo Torre first reported Kawhi Leonard’s $28 million Aspiration deal. Since then, the NBA has not reached a verdict. According to Sportico legal analyst Michael McCann, the delay may reflect fears that a strong punishment could spark a fight with the players’ union. McCann wrote that the league is likely to tread carefully. One possible \[…\] ## [“JJ Redick Did It”: Rich Paul Gets Honest About LeBron James Not Living in Philly](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-jj-redick-did-it-rich-paul-gets-honest-about-lebron-james-not-living-in-philly/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Former Lakers guard Patrick Beverley told LeBron James that to really enjoy Philadelphia, he had to live there. Rich Paul had a different answer, pointing to a former Sixer who proved commuting can work. On the Game Over podcast with ESPN analyst Max Kellerman, James’ agent made it clear the commute question is not a \[…\] ## [“I Used to Be”: Russell Westbrook’s Response to a Young Hooper After Retirement Is Going Viral](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-i-used-to-be-russell-westbrooks-response-to-a-young-hooper-after-retirement-is-going-viral/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Russell Westbrook closed out an 18-year NBA career without saying a single word. He let a Michael B. Jordan-narrated tribute video do the talking for him. In a much smaller moment, he’s finally found something worth actually saying out loud. A video of Westbrook interacting with a young basketball fan has gone viral in the \[…\] ## [Shaquille O’Neal Sends “Championship or Bust” Warning to LeBron James & Joel Embiid’s 76ers](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-shaquille-oneal-sends-championship-or-bust-warning-to-lebron-james-joel-embiids-philadelphia-sixers/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ A photo of LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey training together in Los Angeles reignited debate over whether the 76ers’ new core can coexist. Shaquille O’Neal quickly weighed in with a blunt warning. On SportsCenter, O’Neal said, “Championship or bust. You got the great LeBron. You got great Embiid. It was like three, four \[…\] ## [James Harden Signs New Deal With Cavaliers After Amassing $511 Million Payday](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-james-harden-signs-new-deal-with-cleveland-cavaliers-after-amassing-five-hundred-and-eleven-million-payday/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ James Harden spent the summer waiting while Cleveland chased bigger names. After the Cavaliers lost LeBron James to Philadelphia and later added Peyton Watson, the Beard finally got paid to stay. His agents told ESPN’s Shams Charania that Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million deal to run it back in Cleveland. A contract \[…\] ## [Peyton Watson Trade Spells Bad News for Jonathan Kuminga as Lakers Emerge as Favorites to Land Warriors Champion](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-peyton-watson-trade-spells-bad-news-for-jonathan-kuminga-as-lakers-emerge-as-favorites-to-land-warriors-champion/) _2026-08-20 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ The Cleveland Cavaliers have recently secured Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets. Watson agreed to a sign-and-trade deal with Cleveland, offering him a four-year, $88 million contract. This move directly impacts Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, who won a championship with Golden State in 2022. While this comes as good news for the Cavs, the sun \[…\] ## [Nuggets Lose Peyton Watson to Cavs but Add Ex-Warriors Superstar in Surprising Offseason Move](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-nuggets-lose-peyton-watson-to-cavs-but-add-ex-warriors-superstar-in-surprising-offseason-move/) _2026-08-20 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ For the majority of the summer, the Denver Nuggets have been operating over the second apron. What this means is that the Nuggets don’t have enough wiggle room to expand their roster and acquire valuable pieces to help them contend for a title this coming 2026-27 season. Despite their burdensome circumstances, the Nuggets have managed \[…\] ## [Cavs Complete LeBron James Backup Plan As Peyton Watson Leaves Nuggets for $88M Deal](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-cavs-complete-lebron-james-backup-plan-as-peyton-watson-leaves-nuggets-for-88m-deal/) _2026-08-20 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ The Cleveland Cavaliers’ offseason plans looked very different a few weeks ago. Before they made their latest move, the franchise had one of the biggest names in NBA history sitting across from its front office in Akron. That meeting never turned into a Cleveland reunion. Instead, the Cavaliers eventually turned their attention to a 23-year-old \[…\] ## [Jeanie Buss Reportedly Prepared to Take Desperate Step to Remain Lakers Governor](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-jeanie-buss-reportedly-prepared-to-take-desperate-step-to-remain-los-angeles-lakers-governor/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Fourteen months after the Buss family sold controlling interest in the Lakers at a then-record valuation, the franchise has been sold again. And the woman who has run it since 2013 is fighting to stay in the chair. Mark Walter’s pending sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner values the team at $12.5 billion. Now \[…\] ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pQld6B6NWwiy) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [LeBron James & Lakers Stint Blamed for Russell Westbrook’s Negative Narrative on Media, Per NBA Legend](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-stint-blamed-for-russell-westbrooks-negative-narrative-on-media-per-nba-legend-jeff-teague/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Russell Westbrook closed an 18-year career with a silent farewell video narrated by Michael B. Jordan. Praises and criticism followed shortly, and a former player then gave his take on why the criticism never left him. Jeff Teague reacted on Club 520 to Patrick Beverley’s claim that the media “killed” Westbrook’s game, and pointed the \[…\]