Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 116

The Oklahoma City Thunder changed the landscape of the NBA for years with one shocking move this offseason. The team decided to part ways with superstar Paul George, sending him to the Los Angeles Clippers to team up with  Kawhi Leonard. In exchange, they received a treasure trove of first round picks that will pay […]

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson is coming to the defense of Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook. As you’ve probably heard, Kevin Durant’s brand ambassador recently said on Instagram no one wants to play with Westbrook after Paul George demanded a trade from the Thunder to play with Kawhi Leonard on the Los […]

The New York Knicks don’t have the cap flexibility to trade for Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook until Dec. 15, but that hasn’t stopped fans and media pundits from pushing for the Knicks to acquire him. ESPN analyst and former NBA star Paul Pierce is in that group, saying that New York needs Westbrook […]

It was barely more than a year ago that Paul George, long expected to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency, didn’t even give his hometown team a meeting, instead re-upping with the Oklahoma City Thunder on a new four-year contract. He’s gone now, of course, traded to the LA Clippers as part […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now actively listening to trade offers for franchise point guard Russell Westbrook, but he is not currently on the New York Knicks’ radar, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. The Knicks don’t have the contract flexibility to make a deal for Westbrook (four years, $170 million) until […]

The NBA world was shocked when Adrian Wojnarowski announced that Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George would be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Danilo Gallinari, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and a treasure trove of first-round picks. The trade left Russell Westbrook as the only true star on the Thunder. Immediately, fans speculated that […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were interested in acquiring Toronto Raptors swingman Pascal Siakam in a potential Paul George trade, but the Raptors didn’t want to trade the talented youngster, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. The Thunder and Raptors held trade talks centered around George. Ultimately, Toronto felt like they were being used […]

FOX Sports analyst Chris Broussard believes that Paul George’s decision to join the Los Angeles Clippers will give him a chance to change his legacy. To recall, George requested a trade to the Clippers in order to join Kawhi Leonard. The Oklahoma City Thunder were left with no other choice but to oblige, trading the […]

Former NBA stars Amar’e Stoudemire and Monta Ellis are both attempting a comeback and held a workout in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday evening. Among the dozen teams attending the workout, per Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, are the Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and […]

We may have already seen Russell Westbrook’s last game in an Oklahoma City Thunder uniform. Following the Los Angeles Clippers’ shocking sign-and-trade for forward Paul George, the Thunder may now be running out of options regarding its franchise cornerstone in Westbrook. OKC also traded solid contributor in Jerami Grant to the emerging Denver Nuggets for […]

Superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is open to being traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder and has interest in playing for the Miami Heat, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Heat are interested in trading for Westbrook, who has four years remaining on his current deal. In the aftermath of co-star Paul George’s departure, Oklahoma […]

Kendrick Perkins is coming to the defense of Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook after Kevin Durant’s brand ambassador said no one wants to play with the explosive point guard. After Paul George requested a trade from the Thunder to play with Kawhi Leonard on the Los Angeles Clippers, Durant’s brand ambassador — Randy Williams […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder jarred the NBA this past weekend when they traded Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers, a deal that means George is pairing up with Kawhi Leonard. But this isn’t about the Clippers; it’s about the Thunder. In trading George, it signals another change in direction for Oklahoma City. But now, […]

Former NBA big man and current TV analyst Kendrick Perkins says he talked to Russell Westbrook and sees him “in a Miami Heat jersey.” The Oklahoma City Thunder are widely expected to trade Westbrook before the 2019-20 season starts. Perkins has a close relationship with Westbrook, as the two were teammates on the Thunder back […]

With Paul George heading to the Los Angeles Clippers following a trade request, the Oklahoma City Thunder gave veteran Mike Muscala an opportunity to re-evaluate his decision to join the team. While Alec Burks decided to join the Golden State Warriors instead, Muscala is sticking around: Sources: After Paul George trade, Oklahoma City remained committed […]

NBA free agency is basically in the bag, and the Los Angeles Clippers stole the show, signing Kawhi Leonard while also acquiring Paul George in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder on the same night. The Brooklyn Nets also did incredibly well for themselves, and even if they took on a lot of risk, […]

The Miami Heat are interested in trading for Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The Heat believe Westbrook’s elite skills and relentless competitiveness fit what the Heat want in a player. The Thunder are reportedly now receptive to trade inquiries on the former MVP after […]

Free agent guard Alec Burks has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Golden State Warriors after the Oklahoma City Thunder allowed him to re-consider his commitment to the team, following the trade of Paul George and impending move of franchise star Russell Westbrook, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Thunder had given […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to trade Jerami Grant to the Denver Nuggets for a first-round pick in 2020 on Monday. The pick, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, will be of the top-10 protected variety over the next three drafts, and there is another caveat. In the unlikely event the Nuggets are unable to convey […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now receptive for the first time toward trade calls for franchise star Russell Westbrook, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Westbrook, his agent Thad Foucher and Thunder general manager Sam Presti are now collaborating together and examining alternative solutions, given that trade timing is challenging this late in the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will trade forward Jerami Grant to the Denver Nuggets for a 2020 first-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal will bring OKC its sixth future first-rounder in the past week after the L.A. Clippers doled out an NBA-record five picks to snag Paul George. The move will save the […]

Russell Westbrook is in a familiar situation after another superstar left the Oklahoma City Thunder. Paul George requested for a trade and got his wish, leaving Westbrook as the lone superstar in Oklahoma City. Reacting to George’s departure, Kevin Durant’s brand ambassador, Randy Williams, said that no one wants to play with Westbrook. It can […]

In a move that nobody saw coming, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded All-Star and MVP candidate Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers. According to reports, PG had asked OKC to trade him a couple of weeks ago, which is surprising considering the fact that no rumors about it had been reported by NBA insiders. […]

Despite the persistent rumors that the Houston Rockets are interested in Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook, it doesn’t necessarily mean Rockets point guard Chris Paul would be traded. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports: A source said that Paul would not necessarily need to be involved in a deal that delivers Westbrook to the Rockets, although […]

It’s looking like a “long shot” when it comes to the possibility of reuniting former teammates Russell Westbrook and James Harden. That’s according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, who reports the Houston Rockets do indeed have interest in acquiring the Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard following OKC trading forward Paul George to the Los Angeles […]

When Paul George hit the market as an unrestricted free agent last summer, most in the NBA community assumed it was a matter of time before he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. After all, George had grown up a Lakers fan and had been very transparent about his desire to play in Los Angeles. […]

Shortly after the 2012 NBA Finals, there seemed to be a feeling that the Oklahoma City Thunder were up next. Led by a young core of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden, the Thunder had three future stars still in the early stages of career, with plenty of room for growth. It never happened. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder shipped Paul George out of town after the 6-foot-9 forward requested for a trade a few days ago. Now George will suit up with the Los Angeles Clippers alongside reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. Russell Westbrook, unfortunately, has once again been left in the dust. The Thunder acquiring a massive package […]

The purveyor of NBA news bombs, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, has no time to siren other reports; he breaks the news whenever he feels it’s appropriate. This was largely the case during the Kawhi Leonard/Paul George news, which occurred during the dead of the night for the east coast and still rather late even for California […]

The Los Angeles Clippers dropped a bomb on the NBA after they acquired Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder, which they then used to lure in reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. After the dust had settled, George took it to Instagram to show some love and appreciation to Oklahoma City. He even gave a special […]

Paul George had “a little bit of buyer’s remorse from the deal he signed last year” with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Shams Charania of Watch Stadium. George re-signed with the Thunder on a four-year, $137 million deal in the summer of 2018. The All-Star small forward didn’t take any free agency meetings last […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, as frustrating and painful as it surely is to do admit, were going nowhere as formerly constructed. They bowed out of the playoffs in the first round for the second consecutive season in 2018-19, and absent a realistic means of gaining financial flexibility without making a major move, were even probably […]

An anonymous NBA executive says Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook has “too much money” for his team to trade for him, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Thunder are widely expected to trade Westbrook after shipping All-Star small forward Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers. Reached out to an executive […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have a tough situation on their hands with superstar point guard Russell Westbrook. There have been rumblings that he might want a trade following Paul George’s departure. Couple that with the reports that the Miami Heat love the idea of acquiring Westbrook and things could get interesting really soon. Former […]

Miami Heat officials reportedly love All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook, who could be traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder soon, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Heat president Pat Riley already made one big splash this summer by acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Phiadelphia 76ers. The Thunder are widely expected to move Westbrook […]

Rival teams were aware of the discontent of both Paul George and Russell Westbrook on the Oklahoma City Thunder, according Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Thunder have yet to win a playoff series since the 2016 departure of Kevin Durant. OKC lost to the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the 2019 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder shook the foundation of the NBA with a massive blockbuster trade that sent superstar forward Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers early Saturday morning. It was a move that came out of nowhere and went along with Kawhi Leonard deciding to sign with the Clippers. Now, more information has come […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti tried to trade Paul George and Russell Westbrook to the Toronto Raptors, but talks never gained traction, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Kawhi Leonard agreed to a four-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. The Thunder traded George to the Clippers. George was believed to […]

Russell Westbrook and his agent are in discussing his future with Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti in the wake of Paul George’s departure, a conversation that could lead the to 2017 MVP being traded prior to the start of next season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Oklahoma City’s All-Star guard Russell Westbrook and his […]