Malone decided to go with Christian Braun over Russell Westbrook in the first game after the break, which made sense for a number of reasons. Braun had been playing very well for awhile before the All-Star break,

This is the guy you grew up watching, thinking he’s the best player of all time. I mean, I grew up watching Russell Westbrook. But I think the GOAT

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP

In his first season with the Denver Nuggets, former Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is having a bit of a bounce-back year. While not the same player he was when he took home the NBA MVP award in 2017,

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has missed the last seven games due to injury after playing 48 straight games to begin the season. In his 17th NBA campaign, the nine-time NBA All-Star is averaging 13.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists on a career-high 47.7% from the field.

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One NBA general manager gives his thoughts on what the Denver Nuggets should do with Russell Westbrook moving forward.

Dončić has his own history against the Clippers, a team he hasn't seen since he shut the door on an era last spring.

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Bill Simmons has a strong point. In nine games in February, LeBron has averaged 29.0 points on 55.7% shooting, including 46.0% from deep, 9.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. Since the All-Star Break, James has averaged 29.5 points per game.