While interviewing the top draft prospects of the 2013 NBA Draft Combine, Bleacher Report asked each prospect which NBA player he would compare himself to. Afterward, we caught up with former Memphis Grizzlies scout Tony Barone Jr. to find out his pro player comparison for each prospect and what kind of impact these players will make in the NBA. Show More Summary
Twelve months ago, the answer to this question was incredibly simple and straightforward: Three games. After Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and company took Game 1 of the 2012 NBA Finals from the Miami Heat, it appeared as if the consistent ascension of the OKC franchise would continue to increase at the same rate. Show More Summary
Russell Westbrook created a Vine last week and if his initial posts are any indication of things to come, we hope he keeps it. Two of the Oklahoma City Thunder point guards first three posts are of him singing Taylor Swift. Check itShow More Summary
Russell Westbrook has had a ton of free time ever since tearing the meniscus in his right knee, and he's apparently been spending it listening to his favorite female pop stars. Honestly, what else would you do if you were Westbrook right...Show More Summary
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When Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook went down in the opening round of the playoffs, there was little doubt as to which team would be representing the Western Conference in the NBA Finals. Sure, the Golden State Warriors...Show More Summary
When the final buzzer sounded in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals, the Oklahoma City Thunder's season drew to a close and the team was left with plenty to ponder. One of the biggest questions that was sure to be racking the...Show More Summary
After the 2012 NBA Finals gave us Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade attempting to one up each other style-wise in every postgame press conference, we could end up with two of the least stylish teams in this year's Finals. Show More Summary
When it comes to Tony Parker, fast don't lie. The longtime San Antonio Spurs floor general isn't flashy like Russell Westbrook or Kyrie Irving. You won't see him starring in Uncle Drew commercials anytime soon. Instead, in true Spurs fashion, he'll just keep on keeping on as one of the most under-appreciated stars in the NBA. Show More Summary
The 2013 NBA playoffs has provided it's fair share of thrills, but injuries to players such as Kobe Bryant, Rajon Rondo, Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook have significantly damaged the allure. Fortunately, a budding rivalry between Paul George and LeBron James has helped to compensate for the lack of star power. Show More Summary
Kevin Durant can do no wrong. He endeared himself to NBA fans by trying to beat the Memphis Grizzlies all by himself after Russell Westbrook got hurt. He gave $1 million to tornado relief. And now managed to get the embarrassing typo on his giant back tattoo fixed in a number of hours. Show More Summary
The season might be over for Russell Westbrook, but he is doing all he can to lift the spirits of those affected by the recent tornado that destroyed a portion of Moore and Oklahoma City. Yahoo! Sports brings us a report with the beautiful images we need at such times. Show More Summary
Injured Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook went to the Oklahoma University Children's Hospital yesterday to meet with some little tornado victims. Westbrook, who is in a wheelchair himself after tearing his meniscus, befriend three-year-old Greyson Ketchie, Brandy McDonnell of newsOK reports. Show More Summary
It's easy to think that Russell Westbrook's injury is really what went wrong for the Oklahoma City Thunder in their second-round defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies, but there's a whole lot more to it. Sure, not having their second-best player and emotional leader on the floor was a big hit to this Thunder team. Show More Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder's offseason began sooner than expected after the Memphis Grizzlies eliminated them in the Western Conference semifinals. Russell Westbrook's meniscus injury damaged OKC's NBA title hopes more than most expected, and now the focus is on regrouping and contending in 2013-14. Show More Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be fine. Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka are all young and signed to long-term extensions. The only major free agent decision to make involves veteran guard Kevin Martin, and there's young...Show More Summary
If you want to find the most obvious reason that the Oklahoma City Thunder were unable to advance past the second round of the playoffs, your search will end with the words "Russell Westbrook." But Westbrook's absence wasn't the only thing holding the Thunder back. Show More Summary
When Russell Westbrook was lost from the playoffs with an injury, there was a lot of pressure put on Kevin Durant to see if he could carry the Oklahoma City Thunder. And in the end, he could not. Below is a look at the combined points/rebounds/assists...Show More Summary
For years, Presti looks like a genius, but then Westbrook gets hurt, Kevin Martin and Kendrick Perkins struggle, Jeff Green plays well, and PRESTI IS NO GENIUS.
Now that the Oklahoma City Thunder have been bounced from the playoffs by the Memphis Grizzlies in the conference semifinals, it will surely spark a summer of "what-ifs?" Kevin Durant was able to will the Thunder past the Houston Rockets, and then rally them for a Game 1 win over the Grizzlies. Show More Summary