Earlier that day, a disparaging report was released that collected statements from an anonymous Nuggets 'team source' to paint Westbrook as a selfish person and teammate, causing an uproar amongst current and former NBA players. " (Westbrook) sneers at the idea of compromise," ESPN's Ramona Shelburne wrote Tuesday morning.

Russell Westbrook of the Denver Nuggets didn’t have the best game on Tuesday night, but his teammates have his back and stepped up to defend him. Following the game, Aaron Gordon spoke on behalf of Westbrook and pushed back against a report that cast a dark shadow over him.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has put together a strong 2025 NBA postseason. Despite struggling in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Westbrook

"Earlier, I caught wind of an article that came out about Russell Westbrook in our locker room after Game 2, which was a completely arbitrary article and pointless and unnecessary by whoever it was that put it out," Gordon said. Gordon then went on to heap praise on Westbrook as he described what type of relationship he has with the former NBA MVP.

ESPN's Ramona Shelburne dropped a bombshell Tuesday, noting that an anonymous Nuggets player called Westbrook "immature" after the team lost Game 2 to the Clippers in the first round.

Charles Barkley is imploring the Nuggets to throw Russell Westbrook out there to help Nikola Jokic with their season now on the line.

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