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Nina Westbrook Shares Death Threat, Citing Sports Betting After Russell’s 5-Point Game

She links the abuse to gambling-fueled frustration.

Overview

  • Nina Westbrook posted a screenshot on Instagram of an email wishing death on her and Russell Westbrook after the Kings–Magic game in which he scored 5 points.
  • Her caption called out the negative effects of sports betting, a concern echoed in coverage about growing hostility tied to legalized wagering.
  • TMZ reported the message followed Thursday night’s game, and Yahoo Sports noted the screenshots circulated via HaterReport.
  • No law-enforcement or NBA response had been publicly reported as of the latest articles.
  • EssentiallySports named an alleged sender from the email, a claim not independently verified in the other reports.