Warriors: Russell Westbrook 'angry and hurt' that Kevin Durant didn't call

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140 already regulated this. But how goes it?

They were selling your .

Nothing changes that.

[Spur-Addict]

They were selling your .

Nothing changes that.

And I thought we could play nice. They said you were extra ornery lately and I didn't believe it.

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And I thought we could play nice. They said you were extra ornery lately and I didn't believe it.

Don't mix metaphors, Addy. You can't kick me in the teeth & ask me how's my life going in the same post. That's wrong.

[Spur-Addict]

Don't mix metaphors, Addy. You can't kick me in the teeth & ask me how's my life going in the same post. That's wrong.

Styles vary, I prefer a refined boot. That's just my backwards way of saying o.

[LkrFan]

Russell Westbrook 'angry and hurt' that Kevin Durant didn't call
The Thunder star essentially has to decide his future a year early
by James Herbert

It's a weird time to be Russell Westbrook. As soon as Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors, Westbrook's future became an inescapable topic of conversation. As well as speculation about where the Thunder might trade him, there was a report that Durant left partially because of his playing style. Durant denied it, but there were other reasons for Westbrook to be upset. A year before he hits free agency, he is under pressure to decide whether or not he will stay in Oklahoma City long-term.
According to ESPN's Royce Young, Westbrook isn't happy about this situation, nor is he pleased with the way that Durant left:
Those close to Westbrook say he's both angry and hurt not only by Durant's decision to leave but also because Durant didn't even call to tell him personally. Westbrook wasn't prepared to be in this position -- three weeks ago, like everyone else, he thought Durant was coming back. And he had to learn the hard way he wasn't.
Westbrook has remained mum, but he and the Thunder have been in communication often since Durant's departure. [...] And with Durant now gone, Westbrook understands the gravity of his own choice -- he leaves, and the organization burns to the ground in a summer. So he wants to give them clarity to either move on with or without him.
Oklahoma City hasn't done much to its roster this offseason, and ESPN reported that this is because the front office is waiting on Westbrook. The star guard reportedly does not want to be traded, but he hasn't decided to commit to the organization for the long haul, either. The Thunder's top priority is renegotiating and extending his contract this summer, which is why they renounced Dion Waiters' rights, leading to Waiters agreeing to a discount deal with the Miami Heat.

It is not entirely fair that Westbrook is in this position. He's dealing with the stressful part of free agency -- potentially devastating a franchise and a city -- but he is not really free because his options are limited. He won't, for example, be able to make a move to a championship team like Durant did. No contender would realistically be able to acquire him without gutting its roster. Even if Westbrook fully respects Durant's decision, it would be difficult for him not to be frustrated by the effects of it. And he can't really be mad at Oklahoma City, as the front office obviously must avoid losing both of them for nothing.
As for the lack of a phone call: That's a tough one. Durant said that calling the Thunder to deliver the news was the most difficult thing he's ever done, and he said that he did talk to Westbrook about the decision, at least briefly. You have to wonder how that conversation went and when exactly it took place, but it sounds like Durant could have handled that part of his Oklahoma City exit better.

AlphaBrook:

[LkrFan]

You beat me to posting this... His potential re-signing makes KD look really bad. Wow.

[Ball Buster]

nice move for Russell Westbrook to sign right now for his team. If he didn't, there would be a constant barrage of questions about resigning all God damn year. You can't go into the next season or two with questions about your commitment to the team. Might as well get this signing done now and let the fans and the front office breath a sigh of relief. allows his team to focus on next year.

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nice move for Russell Westbrook to sign right now for his team. If he didn't, there would be a constant barrage of questions about resigning all God damn year. You can't go into the next season or two with questions about your commitment to the team. Might as well get this signing done now and let the fans and the front office breath a sigh of relief. allows his team to focus on next year.

+ he'll now become a Media darling. They'll walk that SOB right to the rocks.

[LkrFan]

nice move for Russell Westbrook to sign right now for his team. If he didn't, there would be a constant barrage of questions about resigning all God damn year. You can't go into the next season or two with questions about your commitment to the team. Might as well get this signing done now and let the fans and the front office breath a sigh of relief. allows his team to focus on next year.

This move would be Kobeesque. Almost akin to Kobe evicting Shaq, then re-signing with the Lakers. Only difference? Alpha is coming back to a playoff team vs Kobe coming back to Kwame, and Smush Parker.

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RW,,,crawlin' back to his own pool of vomit.

Media:::"I really have never liked this kid. But, now I see a new Russell Westbrook, the maturity is astounding. This will pay dividends that can't even be measured (damn right they can't) Now the ball is squarely in the Thunder's ownership court. They must meet Westbrook half way and help him help them help us. Wouldn't it be great if the Thunder and not State made it to the Finals in '17? Wow!"

On & on.