Russell Westbrook is in straight beast mode right now. The explosive guard notched his fourth straight triple-double becoming the first player to do so since Michael Jordan in 1989 and he has six overall for the season. During the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 123-118 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Westbrook put up 49 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. He also had the highlight of the night with this crazy dunk on the Sixers.
NBA: Kevin Durant on Thunder’s Roster: Obviously our players aren’t as good as they were before
Many people say the Oklahoma City Thunder haven’t been the same since they traded James Harden instead of paying him. Since then Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook have to work harder trying to get the team back into championship contention but with injuries and not enough pieces to the puzzle, it’s been a difficult task. Durant did an in depth interview with GQ and discussed the Thunder’s roster.
NBA: Kevin Durant Rips Media: “You Really Don’t Know S***”
Kevin Durant Rips Media: “You Really Don’t Know S***” So in Recent Years A lot of Athletes have been brutally honest with the press about there current situations. Hop into the post see how Kevin Durant Rips Media #IFWT
(Video) NBA: LMAO Jeremy Lamb & Perry Jones Have the Best Handshake in the League
Jeremy Lamb might’ve found himself in hot water for not giving a dap to Russell Westbrook but he’s perfected his handshake with Perry Jones III.
(Photos) NBA: LMAO Kevin Durant Ethers Reporter Who Says Thunder Won’t Make the Playoffs!
Today the Oklahoma City Thunder signed Nick Collison to a two-year, $8 million contract extension. Many people were confused by the amount of the extension considering Collison is declining and at 34-years old he’s averaging 3.8 points and 3.4 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game this season. The thing is Collison has been with the team since it moved from Seattle and is very important to the franchise so Thunder star Kevin Durant took exception to an NBA reporter who criticized the move.
NBA: Kevin Durant’s Next Contract Could Hit $200 Million If He Stays With OKC
In 2016 Kevin Durant will become a free agent, luckily for him that’s the same year the NBA’s new TV deal will kick in which will significantly raise the salary cap. There are already several teams in the hunt for Durant including the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks but the Oklahoma City Thunder want desperately to keep their star. OKC has one up on the other teams, they can offer Durant the longest and richest contract, in fact the contract could be record breaking.
