ClutchPoints Sep 16, 2018
Trail Blazers’ superstar Damian Lillard thinks his consistency is overlooked
The NBA is living in a golden age of point guards, from Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors to Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder. In a recent interview with CGTN, Portland Trail Blazers’ superstar Damian Lillard opened up about his place among his peers and the apparent disrespect he seems to be receiving: […] The post Trail Blazers’ superstar Damian Lillard thinks his consistency is overlooked appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Thunderous Intentions Sep 16, 2018
OKC Thunder Russell Westbrook No. 7 on Sports Illustrated Top 100 list
OKC Thunder franchise cornerstone and 2016 -17 MVP Russell Westbrook lands in the top ten at number seven on the Sports Illustrated Top 100 player list. Earlier this season Vegas odds for the 2018-19 MVP placed OKC Thunder point man Russell Westbrook at seventh. So, when Sports Illustrated rolled out their final segment of top […] OKC Thunder Russell Westbrook No. 7 on Sports Illustrated Top 100 list - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Sep 15, 2018
Colin Cowherd goes after Russell Westbrook
Fox Sports host Colin Cowherd ripped Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook and and other athletic scoring point guards for their lack of long-term effectiveness on his show The Herd earlier this week. While he acknowledged that players like Westbrook, John Wall, Stephon Marbury and Allen Iverson are exciting to watch, he challenged their ability to […] The post Colin Cowherd goes after Russell Westbrook appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Welcome to Loud City Sep 14, 2018
SI Ranking places Russ at #7, PG #11, Adams at #38
The Thunder are well-represented in the annual ranking. Sports Illustrated has released their annual list of the top players in the NBA, and unsurprisingly, the Thunder have multiple representatives. Russell Westbrook (7), Paul George (11), and Steven Adams (38) are prominently featured, and thus begins the debate as to whether they are too high or too low. Or in other words, which players ahead of them shouldn’t be. From the ranking: Steven Adams There’s just no working around the fact that Adams is a proper giant. He can wipe out a guard with a screen and bulldoze a big with a roll....
Thunderous Intentions Sep 14, 2018
OKC Thunder In the news: Westbrook-less camp equals opportunity, peer nod, new kicks
OKC Thunder in the news focuses on Russell Westbrook with his absence affording camp opportunity, Thomas’ pays respect and new kicks release. The current narrative is flooding with ample hot takes on how the OKC Thunder could suffer in Russell Westbrook’s absence. Therefore, with today’s ITN column I elected to focus on the glass sitting […] OKC Thunder In the news: Westbrook-less camp equals opportunity, peer nod, new kicks - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Thunderous Intentions Sep 14, 2018
OKC Thunder: Another Russell Westbrook knee procedure follows alarming trend
OKC Thunder players, most namely Russell Westbrook tend to undergo late offseason procedures. Let’s examine the list of past procedures. The NBA offseason lasts a minimum of three months, giving players ample time to undergo procedures to address injuries sustained from the prior season. Such as Paul George, who underwent surgery on his elbow and […] OKC Thunder: Another Russell Westbrook knee procedure follows alarming trend - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Fox Sports Sep 13, 2018
Nick Wright on Westbrook’s knee surgery:‘It’s incredibly concerning to me’
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk NBA on todays show. Nick reacts to Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook undergoes arthroscopic surgery on right knee and how this will impact Westbrooks future.
Thunderous Intentions Sep 13, 2018
3 ways OKC Thunder can use absence of Westbrook to turn lemons into lemonade
Pinpointing three specific areas the OKC Thunder can improve as a squad while Russell Westbrook is out during training camp and preseason play. If you’ve ever heard the expression turning lemons into lemonade you understand the concept. Take a situation which may not be ideal and shift it into a positive. With news the OKC […] 3 ways OKC Thunder can use absence of Westbrook to turn lemons into lemonade - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Welcome to Loud City Sep 13, 2018
Westbrook undergoes surgery on right knee
Westbrook will begin the season in physical recovery mode; how long will it take for him to regain complete mobility and impact? Russell Westbrook has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, a precautionary measure after he reportedly experienced stiffness in the knee while preparing for training camp. The procedure will cause him to miss the preseason and potentially the first few games of the regular season, if he is not cleared after a four week recovery period. Royce Young writes: Westbrook experienced some stiffness in the knee over the past week during individual workouts...
Fox Sports Sep 13, 2018
Nick Wright on Russell Westbrook’s knee surgery: ‘It’s incredibly concerning to me’
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk NBA on today's show. Nick reacts to Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook having arthroscopic surgery on right knee and how this will impact Westbrook's future.
Thunderous Intentions Sep 13, 2018
OKC Thunder In the news: the super star edition
OKC Thunder in the news takes a super star focus featuring super max contracts, each NBA team’s most important player and 25 players Hall of Fame chances. With the OKC Thunder releasing news super star Russell Westbrook underwent arthroscopic surgery Wednesday it has us focused on the value of a super star. More precisely how […] OKC Thunder In the news: the super star edition - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Mercury News Sep 12, 2018
Why Warriors may not face Russell Westbrook in season opener
The Warriors' season opener may have lost some of its star power after Russell Westbrook underwent surgery that may sideline him for the start of the season.
Golden State Of Mind Sep 12, 2018
Russell Westbrook has knee surgery, may miss opening night
Opening night at Oracle Arena may be less star-studded than we thought. We’re all counting down the days until opening night in the NBA (it’s 34 days away, in case you’re not actually counting). On October 16, the season will begin, and the Golden State Warriors will host the Oklahoma City Thunder. That’s a lot of star talent, including three former MVPs, and exactly one quarter of last year’s All-Star selections. Unfortunately, it’s not clear if all of the stars will suit up, as Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook had arthroscopic surgery on his knee on Wednesday. Thunder...
Thunderous Intentions Sep 12, 2018
OKC Thunder Injury news: Russell Westbrook our 4 weeks following right knee scope
OKC Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook underwent an arthroscopic right knee procedure which will keep him out for at least the next four weeks. For the second consecutive season Russell Westbrook starts his year coming off a knee procedure. This because the OKC Thunder point guard underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee today […] OKC Thunder Injury news: Russell Westbrook our 4 weeks following right knee scope - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
www.chron.com Sep 12, 2018
Thunder's Russell Westbrook has procedure on knee; status for opener in doubt
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder All-Star guard Russell Westbrook underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on Wednesday, putting his availability for the season opener against the Golden State Warriors in doubt.
