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Russell Westbrook News / EssentiallySports / August 13
'Y’all Did Russ Wrong': Draymond Green Lashes at NBA World’s Hypocrisy After Russell Westbrook’s Retirement
Russell Westbrook did not walk away from the NBA because there was nowhere left for him to play. After finishing his 18th season with the Sacramento Kings, Westbrook entered free agency with contract talks still open with Sacramento and Washington.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13
Kendrick Perkins has interesting all-time Thunder rankings after Russell Westbrook’s retirement
Russell Westbrook’s retirement gives everyone a chance to look back at his incredible basketball career and weigh his legacy. Westbrook is unquestionably
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 13
Why Victor Oladipo Would Be Perfect Final Offseason Move for Kings
With the news of Russell Westbrook's retirement , the Sacramento Kings received at least a partial answer to one of their biggest remaining questions for the offseason.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13
The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16
Part two of YardBarker’s Top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / August 13
Russell Westbrook leaves legacy bigger than basketball after NBA retirement
Westbrook put together one of the greatest careers the NBA has ever seen, but that’s not what he wants people to remember about him.
The two teams that were interested in signing Russell Westbrook before his surprise retirement
Russell Westbrook has officially walked away from his career as an NBA player, announcing his retirement amid the 2026 offseason. The former MVP, who is also the all-time leader in triple-doubles, averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds last season with the Sacramento Kings, his 18th and final season in the NBA.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12
Russell Westbrook had offers from 2 NBA teams before retirement
After 18 seasons in the NBA, Russell Westbrook decided to retire ahead of the 2026-27 season. Westbrook announced his decision on Wednesday in a video on social media that was narrated by Michael B.
Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / August 12
Triple-double king Russell Westbrook announces retirement
Triple-double king and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons on Wednesday via social media. Westbrook's decision was announced during a 3 1/2-minute video.
Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12
Russell Westbrook announces a major career decision
Russell Westbrook is calling it a career after 18 seasons. The former MVP guard Westbrook announced in a video post on Wednesday that he has decided to retire from the NBA.
Sacramento Kings News / Trade Talk Sports / August 12
Russell Westbrook is Retiring from the NBA
Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons. Westbrook’s resume reads like a Hall of Famer, proving he was among the most gifted and athletic players of his generation.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / August 12
Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 seasons
That’s it for Russell Westbrook. One of the most explosive, relentless and downright unique players the NBA has ever seen announced Wednesday that he’s retiring after 18 seasons.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / August 12
Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement
Russell Westbrook has posted a video on his social media accounts (Twitter and Instagram) announcing that he intends to retire as a player. The clip, narrated by Michael B.
Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / August 12
Russell Westbrook announces retirement, caps off legendary NBA career
Westbrook's time as the face of the Oklahoma City Thunder for over a decade is what basketball fans will remember the nine-time All-Star for.
DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / August 12
DeMar DeRozan's next team is obvious, but there's a holdup
Why mutual interest hasn't yet led to a deal for DeRozan.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
DeMar DeRozan News / TWSN / August 10
DeMar DeRozan's Perfect Fit Isn't With Who You Think
The NBA free agency market has been more interesting this Summer than it has in a long time, and though most of the biggest names are off the board, there are still some pretty big names who are currently without a team.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 5
Lakers facing another competitor for Jonathan Kuminga
Could the Lakers have more competition in trying to land Kuminga?
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