Ball Around Notes: Wild Westbrook Take, Derek Fisher Opens Up, Unrivaled Gains Steam

Jeremy Hanna | Jan 13, 2025

Jan 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) motions to the Dallas Mavericks fans after he scores on a layup during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

As per usual, the world of basketball is filled with tons of commentary and takes that are certain to make a fan's eyebrows raise.

One of the most recent wild takes comes from former NBA player Kendrick Perkins, who suggests that point guard Russell Westbrook is the second-best player on the Denver Nuggets behind center Nikola Jokic.

Additionally, five-time NBA Champion Derek Fisher has spoken to certain moments that may have affected Los Angeles Lakers history, including a failed Chris Paul trade and the relationship between NBA legends Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal.

Finally, Unrivaled is shaping up to be a massive supporting league to the WNBA, showcasing what players can do and drumming up interest for the Women's National Basketball Association while it's in the offseason.

Here are some stories to get you caught up on everything going on in the basketball world. Click the title to see the entire story:

Kendrick Perkins Makes Wild Claim About Russell Westbrook, Nuggets

Derek Fisher Claims Kobe Bryant Felt Shaquille O'Neal Was Preventing GOAT Rise

Derek Fisher Reveals How Botched Chris Paul Trade Changed the Energy of His Lakers

Unrivaled League Already Having Huge Impact on WNBA Free Agency

Gilbert Arenas Questions Double Standard About LeBron James and Michael Jordan

Blake Griffin Gets Brutally Honest About Reality of 'Lob City' Clippers Chemistry