Hot on the heels of a report that Russell Westbrook is concerned about the direction of the Houston Rockets, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Westbrook is way, way more than concerned. In fact, he apparently wants out of Houston as soon as possible.
The Rockets traded for Westbrook last year, and they gave up a lot to bring him to Houston. They went from honeymoon to impending divorce is the span of just one season. Awkward!
Even more awkward? Thursday is Westbrook’s 32nd birthday, and the team Twitter account sent out a happy birthday tweet less than 24 hours after it was leaked that he wants to be traded.