Russell Westbrook Knee Injury May Not Be as Bad as Feared

Per Rotoworld:


Russell Westbrook (knee) said after Friday's game that he would not miss any time after spraining his right knee and that he's not feeling any pain.

Well then. The must-add recommendation on Reggie Jackson is probably a bit strong following this turn of events, but we're not sure how he sprains the knee and doesn't get the kid glove treatment by the Thunder. Then again, the team has constantly put him on the floor ahead of timetables and though it hasn't gone all that well the team is hell bent on getting home court advantage.

Source: Ryan Wolstat on Twitter

Mar 21 - 11:10 PM ET

guy just needs to be sure and rest up a bit more IMO

Thunder were resting him some anyway

Also Marc gasol and Eric Gordon got injured

so many injuries now in sports

City still is better without Westbrook

OKC can win without Westbrook in the reg season and 1st round, they will not win without him beyond that when the competition increases. No matter how you cut it, he's a top 10 player and all star on any team.

Originally Posted by jjgold

so many injuries now in sports

City still is better without Westbrook

They sure proved that went he was out for weeks.

Originally Posted by LT Profits

Per Rotoworld:


Russell Westbrook (knee) said after Friday's game that he would not miss any time after spraining his right knee and that he's not feeling any pain.

Well then. The must-add recommendation on Reggie Jackson is probably a bit strong following this turn of events, but we're not sure how he sprains the knee and doesn't get the kid glove treatment by the Thunder. Then again, the team has constantly put him on the floor ahead of timetables and though it hasn't gone all that well the team is hell bent on getting home court advantage.

Source: Ryan Wolstat on Twitter

Mar 21 - 11:10 PM ET

LT, who's on your board today????

Westbrook slows Durant down

I would actually trade him next year, plenty of guys that can fill his shoes and be just as effective and blend better with Durant

Jackson is just as much of a shot chucker as Westbrook but lacks his passing (when he wants to pass that is). Only reason I doubt they would be as good in the long run without Russ. Best scenario is getting him to change his game which will never happen or it would of happened already

ha, without westbrook you will see durant wear down as the playoffs progress. people say oh you can't stop durant. sure, for a game here and there. but without a star second option like westbrook to score the ball and defend, durant doesn't stand a chance of winning okc a ring.

Originally Posted by TwoWays

ha, without westbrook you will see durant wear down as the playoffs progress. people say oh you can't stop durant. sure, for a game here and there. but without a star second option like westbrook to score the ball and defend, durant doesn't stand a chance of winning okc a ring.

Originally Posted by jjgold

Westbrook slows Durant down

I would actually trade him next year, plenty of guys that can fill his shoes and be just as effective and blend better with Durant

JJ, OKC cannot win the games that matter without Westbrook. Memphis proved this last year. Granted OKC is in a better position to win in the second round without him this year as they've played most of the season without RW, they will not get past the conference finals and will certainly not win a championship without him.

With him, they'd still be the dog in the finals but at least they'd get there and have a shot.

I would say OKC is better off without an injured Westbrook. But if he can be full strengh by mid playoffs they will in the running to beat the heat or pacers

Ya, I completely agree with that Otters. I just hope this injury does not continue to be a reoccurring one. But for such an explosive player, like DRose, knee injuries are daggers.

An MRI on Saturday confirmed Russell Westbrook sustained no further damage to his knee during Friday's game.

He dodged a bullet here and his statement from Friday saying this injury won't force him out of action might hold up. Westbrook is still going to sit out of some back-to-back sets, so he should be considered questionable for Monday with a game coming up on Tuesday.


Source: Anthony Slater on Twitter
Mar 22 - 6:10 PM