Westbrook news

Here are some recent news updates about Russell Westbrook:

Recent News

  1. Trade to the Houston Rockets: On July 16, 2019, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Chris Paul, first-round picks in 2024 and 2026, and pick swaps in 2021 and 2025.
  2. New Contract: On July 16, 2019, the Houston Rockets signed Russell Westbrook to a four-year, $206 million contract extension.
  3. Injury Update: On November 25, 2019, Russell Westbrook suffered a right quadriceps strain and was ruled out for 2-3 weeks. He returned to the court on December 13, 2019.
  4. All-Star Selection: On January 28, 2020, Russell Westbrook was selected to his 9th NBA All-Star Game, replacing injured teammate James Harden.
  5. Career Milestone: On February 21, 2020, Russell Westbrook became the 6th player in NBA history to record 18,000 points, 6,000 rebounds, and 6,000 assists in his career.

Recent Quotes

  1. "I'm excited to be in Houston and to be a part of this organization. I'm looking forward to working with the coaching staff and my teammates to bring a championship to this city." - Russell Westbrook (July 16, 2019)
  2. "I'm not worried about my stats. I'm worried about winning. That's what it's all about." - Russell Westbrook (November 25, 2019)
  3. "I'm feeling good, I'm feeling strong. I'm ready to go out there and compete at a high level." - Russell Westbrook (December 13, 2019)

Recent Highlights

  1. Triple-Double: On December 14, 2019, Russell Westbrook recorded his 183rd career triple-double, passing Jason Kidd for 4th place on the all-time list.
  2. 50-Point Game: On January 15, 2020, Russell Westbrook scored 50 points in a 117-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
  3. Career-High Rebounds: On February 11, 2020, Russell Westbrook grabbed 16 rebounds in a 117-102 win over the Phoenix Suns, setting a new career high.