Wizards' Russell Westbrook has no plans to alter style on the floor: 'I don't have time for it'

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Wizards' Russell Westbrook has no plans to alter style on the floor: 'I don't have time for it'

Russell Westbrook, who was traded to his second team in two seasons, said Saturday he had no plans of changing his ultra-competitiveness as he looks to help the Washington Wizards to the playoffs.

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