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What is Going on With Russell Westbrook?
Is the Oklahoma City force of nature evolving, or declining?
Oklahoma City's Defense is Dominating in an Unusual Way
The Thunder have the best defense in basketball, but their scheme is rare in today's NBA. Will it hold up in the playoffs?
Russell Westbrook is Not Important
The reigning MVP is now face-to-face with another first-round exit. This time there aren't any excuses. Sadly, his struggle is also not very surprising.
The Outlet Pass: Jayson Tatum Wears a Cape in the Clutch
Also: Bradley Beal's durability, San Antonio's teaching moments, Taurean Prince is Godzilla, Denver's relapse, T.J. McConnell vs. Fred VanVleet, and more.
Westbrook Thought LeBron Picked Him Last for ASG, So He Torched the Wizards
Westbrook saw the list of picks but it was alphabetical, so he was the last name, right behind his opponent last night, John Wall.
Every 2018 NBA All-Star, Ranked
From James Harden and Russell Westbrook to Victor Oladipo and Al Horford, here are all the 24 NBA All-Stars ranked from best to worst.
The Outlet Pass: Lonzo's Curse, Kerr's Adjustment, Westbrook's Defense
A weekly roundup of observations, questions, and predictions from Michael Pina's NBA notebook.
Russell Westbrook's Mega-Extension is More Complicated Than You Think
It's a great contract for him and a necessary deal for the Oklahoma City Thunder, but that doesn't mean it comes without some potential downside.
Russell Westbrook Showed Me How to Be a Real Man
The newly crowned NBA Most Valuable Player is as visible in American culture as any man not named Donald Trump. He's already changed me for the better.
Goddammit, Russell Westbrook Made Me Cry
OKC's Tasmanian devil won the NBA MVP last night and gave an emotional acceptance speech.
Checking In on Your Favorite NBA Player's Summer Vacation
We are officially in the NBA offseason, which means many ballers are headed out on vacation. Let's catch up and see what our favorites are up to in their travels.