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NBA star Russell Westbrook has said he wants to carry the torch at the Los Angeles Olympics. The former league MVP, who grew up in Los Angeles, is among the figures hoping to take part in the torch relay when the Games come to his hometown, a nod to his local roots.
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Basketball fans are checking scores from the NBA's early October slate, with box scores and play-by-play data from matchups including Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder, and Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls. Attention is also on NBA.com's list of ten players to watch in the race for the scoring title, alongside league talk on NBA Europe, Russell Westbrook and anti-tanking rules.
- 3Russell Westbrook eyes LA 2028 Olympic torchbearer role▼Russell Westbrook Wants to Be LA Olympics 2028 Torchbearer After NBA Retirement
NBA guard Russell Westbrook says he wants to serve as a torchbearer for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games once he retires from professional basketball. The Long Beach-born star has long been tied to LA through his UCLA career and stints with local franchises. The remark is drawing attention as Westbrook's playing future remains uncertain, with fans weighing his legacy and hometown ties to the Games.
- 4Russell Westbrook hopes to carry torch for LA 2028 Olympics▼Russell Westbrook wants to be a torchbearer for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
NBA star Russell Westbrook, a Los Angeles native, has said he wants to serve as a torchbearer when the Olympic Games come to his hometown in 2028. Westbrook, who played for the Lakers and Clippers, has long been tied to LA basketball, and the prospect of him taking part in the relay has drawn attention as excitement builds for the Games returning to the city.
- 5Russell Westbrook eyes Los Angeles Olympics after NBA retirement●Russell Westbrook plans to be in Los Angeles Olympics after NBA retirement
Russell Westbrook says he plans to compete at the Los Angeles Olympics after retiring from the NBA. The former MVP has not specified which sport he would pursue, but the prospect of the nine-time All-Star chasing Olympic glory in his hometown has drawn widespread attention across the basketball world.
- 6LA City Council honors Russell Westbrook▼LA City Council honors retired NBA, UCLA star Russell Westbrook
The Los Angeles City Council has formally honored Russell Westbrook, the retired NBA and UCLA basketball star, recognizing his contributions to the sport and his hometown city. Westbrook, a Long Beach native who played collegiately at UCLA before a long professional career, received the council's tribute in Los Angeles.
- 7Kevin Durant reacts to Russell Westbrook's NBA retirement▼What Kevin Durant honestly felt about Russell Westbrook’s shock NBA retirement
Russell Westbrook's retirement from the NBA has drawn an emotional response from longtime friend and former Thunder teammate Kevin Durant, who spoke openly about how he felt upon hearing the news. The pair spent eight seasons together in Oklahoma City and remained closely linked despite a sometimes complicated public relationship after their splits with the franchise.
- 8Russ Westbrook honored as hometown hero by LA City Council●‘Hometown hero' Russell Westbrook honored at LA City Council
Russell Westbrook, the NBA guard from Long Beach, was honored at Los Angeles City Council, which recognized him as a 'hometown hero'. The council ceremony highlighted the basketball star's ties to the Los Angeles area and his standing in the local community. Details about remarks made during the ceremony and any honors formally conferred have not yet been broadly reported.
- 9Los Angeles to honor Russell Westbrook's career and community work▼Russell Westbrook's hometown of Los Angeles to honor his NBA career, community work https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/766
Los Angeles is set to honor Russell Westbrook, recognizing both his NBA career and his long-running community work in his hometown. The news highlights the guard's off-court contributions alongside his playing achievements. Westbrook, a Los Angeles native, has been a prominent figure in the city's basketball and community life throughout his career.
- 10LA City Council Honors Retired NBA Star Russell Westbrook●LA Council Honors Retired NBA Star Russell Westbrook
The Los Angeles City Council has formally honored Russell Westbrook, the retired NBA star and Los Angeles native. The recognition, reported by MyNewsLA.com, celebrates his basketball career and his ties to the city, though the specific occasion for the tribute was not detailed. Westbrook is among the most accomplished players to come out of Los Angeles.
- 11NBA Talk: Europe Plans, Westbrook, Anti-Tanking Rules▼And-Ones: NBA Europe, Westbrook, Anti-Tanking Rules, More
Basketball news roundup covers league topics including a possible NBA Europe competition, Russell Westbrook's situation, and the league's anti-tanking rules. The roundup gathers the latest chatter on where Westbrook might land, how proposed European expansion is progressing, and whether new rules can stop teams from losing deliberately for draft positioning. Fans and analysts are following each thread closely during the NBA news cycle.
- 12Los Angeles to honor former Lakers guard Russell Westbrook●City of Los Angeles will honor former Lakers guard Russell Westbrook
The City of Los Angeles is set to honor former Lakers guard Russell Westbrook with a formal recognition of his contributions to the city's basketball community. Westbrook, a former league MVP and one of the NBA's all-time statistical leaders, played for the Lakers from 2021 to 2023. Details of the ceremony and the specific form the honor will take have not yet been announced.
- 13Los Angeles to honor Russell Westbrook's career and community work●Russell Westbrook’s hometown of Los Angeles to honor his NBA career, community work https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/76
Russell Westbrook's hometown of Los Angeles is set to honor the veteran NBA guard for both his playing career and his long-running community efforts. Westbrook, a Long Beach product and former UCLA star, has built a foundation focused on helping underserved communities in Los Angeles and beyond. The tribute recognizes contributions off the court as much as his achievements on it.
- 14Los Angeles to honor Russell Westbrook's NBA career and community work▼Russell Westbrook’s hometown of Los Angeles to honor his NBA career, community work
Los Angeles is set to honor Russell Westbrook, the NBA star born and raised in the city, recognizing both his professional basketball career and his off-court community contributions. Westbrook, a Long Beach-born point guard and former MVP, has long been active in philanthropic efforts in Southern California. Details of the specific honor have not been widely reported yet.
- 15NBA star Westbrook invests in Leeds United ownership group●NBA star Westbrook invests in Leeds United's ownership group
NBA star Russell Westbrook has invested in the ownership group of English football club Leeds United, becoming part of the consortium behind the Yorkshire side. The move adds another high-profile American athlete to the growing list of US figures involved in English football ownership, drawing attention from both basketball and football fans.