NBA superstar Russell Westbrook is making headlines today. While rumors swirled that the Miami Heat were interested in him, reports now indicate that they are prioritizing adding “big man depth” to their roster instead of guards like Westbrook on the buyout market (Bleacher Report).
Westbrook was in the news again after Tuesday’s game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers. He and longtime teammate Kevin Durant were seen embracing after the game (Sports Illustrated). Despite the loss, Westbrook contributed 28 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two blocks over 36 minutes of playing time (CBS Sports).
However, Westbrook also found himself in an altercation with a Suns fan after the game. The fan reportedly got into a “heated argument” with Westbrook, prompting the Suns to make changes to the arena’s security and block off doors to the Club Gila River lounge (New York Post).
Westbrook has had his fair share of critics, including Skip Bayless who recently claimed that Westbrook has “the worst hands of any point guard, ever.” Nonetheless, Westbrook and the Clippers are still in the running for the Western Conference after almost pulling off a win against the Suns in Game 2 (The SportsRush).
Westbrook even took a “subtle shot” at his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, while crediting the Clippers for allowing him to take the court (Lakers Daily). Despite a “poor shooting” night, Westbrook made up for it with clutch play to help the Clippers (ESPN).
The NBA is currently looking into Westbrook’s exchange with the Suns fan (The Athletic). As always, Westbrook remains a controversial figure in the basketball world, but his talent and impact on the game cannot be denied.
