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Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams says he started taking basketball seriously at 13-years-old. Adams, who grew up in New Zealand, was always tall, but he began to hone in on his skills at 13. The big man played his high school basketball at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Adams then played college basketball […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams says star point guard Russell Westbrook “is very easy to get along with.” There’s this narrative around the league that Westbrook is a bad teammate and not a good locker room guy. Adams, though, says that’s not true at all and that the Thunder superstar is a normal person. “There’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George reacted to a playoff commercial he recently starred in for Universal Studios’ upcoming movie “The Secret Life of Pets 2.” In his Twitter post, George appeared to be alluding to the upcoming bloodbath that is the NBA playoffs and stressed the importance of attention to detail during the post-season. […]

Enes Kanter seems to be having a lot of fun both on and off the court since being acquired by the Portland Trail Blazers back in February. The Turkish big man is raving about the idea of playing with a playoff team and is excited to face Steven Adams and the Oklahoma City Thunder in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan wouldn’t speculate on the Game 1 status of his leading scorer, Paul George, after he missed Wednesday’s season final against the Milwaukee Bucks, calling him day-to-day, according to ESPN’s Royce Young. The Thunder will take on the Portland Trail Blazers on the first round, but are still at […]

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-six matchup at the Moda Center on April 14 at 12:30 P.S.T. Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum look to redeem themselves after 10-straight playoff losses and an embarrassing sweep to the New Orleans Pelicans just a year ago, while Russell Westbrook and Paul George […]

The recent public resignation of Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson has forced controlling-owner Jeanie Buss to be on the lookout for her next executive. The process of doing so will start with feeling out the temperature of the likes of R.C. Buford (San Antonio Spurs), Bob Myers (Golden State Warriors), Sam Presti (Oklahoma City Thunder), […]

Given the narrative surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers as a perennial “one and done” playoff team, it is hard to remember that they were a favorite in last year’s first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans. But the Trail Blazers meekly bowed out to New Orleans in four games, a resounding sweep that still burns […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to square off in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. It appears point guard Damian Lillard is already looking forward to his matchup with point guard Russell Westbrook. Both have long been considered two of the elite points guards in the NBA. According […]

James Harden has changed the course of the Houston Rockets, bringing the franchise from playoff hopeful into a championship contender. It all started with general manager Daryl Morey’s pursuit of Harden after three years with the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Morey’s aggressive tactics resulting in the acquisition of the young star, one who would soon […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook has tied Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson for the second-most triple-doubles in NBA history. Westbrook and Johnson have 138 triple-doubles in their NBA careers. Oscar Robertson has the most triple-doubles in NBA history with 181. Russell Westbrook finishes the season with a triple-double, his 34th of […]

Paul George is now in an elite company after having a terrific 2018-19 NBA season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, George managed to accomplish a stat line only Michael Jordan has recorded before. The Thunder superstar became the second player to average at least 26 points, eight rebounds, 3.5 […]

Paul George will not be playing in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to Brett Dawson of The Athletic, George has been listed as inactive. Earlier reports said that the All-Star forward is dealing with a sore right shoulder. Paul George is out tonight. Listed as inactive, per the Thunder. — Brett […]

The first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers is poised to be among the most well-coached and hard-played in the postseason. If Brad Stevens’ maddeningly inconsistent team reaches a level approaching its peak, though, the absence of Victor Oladipo will probably keep that matchup from being as competitive as one would expect between […]

The regular season ends on Wednesday, and the playoffs are already less than 72 hours away. Still, the postseason bracket is far from set in stone, with one spot still up for grabs back in the Eastern Conference and not a single first-round series set out West. The Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are listing star small forward Paul George as questionable to play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in the team’s regular season finale. George is still dealing with right shoulder soreness. The All-Star swingman has been suffering from the ailment for quite some time now. Paul George (right shoulder soreness) is listed […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Paul George knocked down a game-winning three-pointer to give his team an all-important win on Tuesday night. George hit a three-pointer with 1.8 seconds left to play in the game en route to a 112-111 victory over the Houston Rockets at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. The win against […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook and Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 25 action: Charlotte #Hornets guard Kemba Walker and Oklahoma City #Thunder guard Russell Westbrook have been named the NBA's East and West Players of the Week. — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) April 8, […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Kyle Korver says he and his teammates were “upset” after what happened between Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook and a Jazz fan back in March. A Jazz fan told Westbrook to “get on your knees like you’re used to.” Westbrook went on a profanity-laced rant back at the […]

A survey conducted by The Athletic polled 47 NBA players, looking for the most overrated players in the league. The results weren’t surprising, as two of The Association’s most controversial players were tied for the top spot — none other than Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors and former MVP Russell Westbrook of the […]

Russell Westbrook has proven time and again that he is one of the most dynamic players in league history, as the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar is set to finish with a triple-double average again this season. Westbrook was a stat-sheet staffer again on Sunday night, racking up 27 points on top of 15 assists and […]

For over 45 years, Oscar Robertson had been the only player in the NBA to average a triple-double in a single season. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has now accomplished that feat in three consecutive seasons, the first time anyone has ever done that in league history. Whereas Westbrook’s first time averaging a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder kept their foot on the gas on Friday night, as they handily defeated the Detroit Pistons, 123-110. In the third quarter of the contest, Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook did his best Magic Johnson impersonation as he found teammate Steven Adams with a no-look, over-the-head pass on the break. WHAT. DID. […]

Earlier in the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder looked like the second-best team in the Western Conference. The Houston Rockets were struggling to find their footing, the Denver Nuggets were an upstart team that not many people took all that seriously a as a legitimate contender and teams like the Portland Trail Blazers and Utah […]

LeBron James is a historian of the game, so when Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook erected a new NBA record on Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers forward was quick to tip his hat to his peer. Westbrook and the Thunder still have three games remaining on the season, but he’s now assured of […]

Russell Westbrook and Zaza Pachulia have a history. That was rekindled during the Detroit Pistons’ visit to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s turf Friday night. Only this time, Pachulia was on the receiving end of the physicality. Near the seven-minute mark of the second quarter, Pachulia received an entry pass from Blake Griffin inside the paint. […]

In December 2016, in the midst of Russell Westbrook capturing the imagination of basketball fans everywhere en route to his first season averaging a triple-double, the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar downplayed the significance of his ongoing statistical achievement. “Honestly, man, people and this triple-double thing is kind of getting on my nerves, really,” he told […]

Early in the season, Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder was one of the leading NBA MVP candidates. In a recent interview, the star forward shared what he believes are the traits of an MVP. Speaking with Sekou Smith on the Hang Time Podcast, George believes an MVP doesn’t dominate one statistical category or post […]

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George says his team went through a noticeable dip in energy late in the 2018-19 NBA season. George made his sentiments known to Sekou Smith on NBA.com’s “Hang Time Podcast” on April 4. We hit a wall as a group where we haven’t been playing our best and, you […]

With four games remaining in the NBA regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder currently have the seventh spot in the West. They haven’t sealed that No. 7 spot yet, though, which means they could still face the Golden State Warriors — currently in first place — in the opening round of the playoffs. Though some […]

Whenever Portland Trail Blazers swingman Evan Turner has to guard Oklahoma City Thunder star small forward Paul George, Turner isn’t usually fond of what happens when George gets the ball against him. George, who is having the best statistical season of his career this year with the Thunder, has been taking no prisoners and that […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andre Roberson has missed all of the 2018-19 season due to a knee injury. And though he’s back to running in practice sessions, he has yet to do any on-court work. As a precautionary measure, the team has officially decided to sideline him for the remainder of this season. Sort of […]

Former NBA star Jalen Rose thinks Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook doesn’t get the credit he deserves because he can’t shoot like Stephen Curry. Rose made this claim during Wednesday morning’s episode of ESPN’s “Get Up!” after Westbrook’s historic game on Tuesday night: “We’ve underappreciated Russell Westbrook because he can’t shoot the ball […]

Paul George raved about teammate Russell Westbrook after an iconic performance saw him trot out a 20-point, 20-rebound, 21-assist performance against the hapless Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard planned to honor the late Nipsey Hussle, also from his hometown of LA, by going all out with a blockbuster […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams is one of the toughest players in the NBA. In fact, the Aussie big man was voted by GMs as the toughest player in the league prior to the start of the season. However, this doesn’t mean that he isn’t susceptible to a hard elbow to the head. Adams […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook was matched up with Los Angeles Lakers guard Lance Stephenson in the post during their game on Tuesday. Stephenson had his hand of Westbrook’s hip which the latter swatted down continuously while looking at the referees, begging for a foul. Not long after, the referees granted his wish. Peep the clip […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George expressed his amazement at Russell Westbrook’s monster triple-double in their win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. George took it to Instagram to express his reaction. He tagged Westbrook as an ‘incredible’ player on his post while giving the recently departed rapper Nipsey Hussle a shout-out. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvxwtaen7QK/ In […]

Russell Westbrook has been a triple-double machine over the past several seasons, and he set another record on Tuesday night in their game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Westbrook finished with 20 points, 21 assists and 20 rebounds for the Oklahoma City Thunder, becoming the only player since Wilt Chamberlain to record a 20-20-20 stat […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook dedicated his monster triple-double to Nipsey Hussle — the hip-hop superstar who recently passed away. In their 119-103 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Westbrook finished with 20 points, 21 assists and 20 rebounds. After snagging his 20th rebound for the night, Westbrook roamed the court saying […]