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After losing Kevin Durant, the Thunder keep Russell Westbrook
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September 30, 2017
How losing Kevin Durant let the Thunder keep Russell Westbrook
The NBA’s Kevin Durant Rule enabled Oklahoma City to keep its other superstar.
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August 5, 2016
OKC can pursue a new co-star for Russ next year
The Thunder have their superstar point guard back and should still be able to create enough cap space next season to at least pursue a new star running mate for him.
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August 5, 2016
KD leaving didn't 'sting' Westbrook
The Thunder guard seems much more concerned with his own situation than his former teammate.
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August 4, 2016
Russ' return to OKC makes the NBA more interesting
Those Thunder-Warriors games will be fantastic now that an angry Russell Westbrook is committed to the Thunder.
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August 4, 2016
Thunder fans go wild for Westbrook's extension
Hard to tell if this was a turnout for a contract extension or a championship!
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August 4, 2016
Westbrook, Thunder agree to extension
This short-term renegotiation and extension buys the Thunder some time to rebuild their roster and still allow Russell Westbrook to re-enter free agency in two years.
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August 4, 2016
Russell Westbrook saved OKC and made himself a hero
That’ll be the narrative all season after Westbrook signed an extension with the Thunder, even if the arrangement is still a short-term one.
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July 26, 2016
Why Russ must decide his OKC future a year early
The Thunder have a decision to make with their star point guard, but he has to make his own decision first, and he must do so before he becomes a free agent next summer.
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July 20, 2016
The Thunder want to see Angry Westbrook, too
Good morning. We have that and more in Wednesday's NBA newsletter.
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July 19, 2016
OKC hoping to build around Westbrook ... for now
The Thunder don't appear in any rush to trade Russell Westbrook, and they have their eye on a big name to pair with him next summer.
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July 14, 2016
Westbrook, Griffin linked to Boston in trade rumors
The Celtics have the assets to make a big move if a star becomes available but it's unclear if they will be willing to use them to acquire impending free agents.
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July 8, 2016
We're still not ready to let go of KD and Russ
There was always something special about the growth of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook together. It's still tough for us to see them split up.
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July 5, 2016
KD already left the Thunder. Is Westbrook next?
The Thunder just lost one star, and they may lose another one soon. Will they try to trade Russell Westbrook before facing the prospect of him leaving in free agency for nothing next summer?
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July 4, 2016
The year of Russell Westbrook is here
Losing Kevin Durant is a massive blow to Thunder fans, but there is a silver lining.