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

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the NBA’s best teams this season, boasting a 37-20 record that places them No. 3 in the Western Conference. Despite their success, questions surrounding what the Nuggets’ starting five should look like have started to circulate.

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

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

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

The Lakers and Timberwolves collide as Luka Dončić eyes history and LeBron James leads L.A.'s defensive resurgence.

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.