Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 117

The Toronto Raptors knew what they were getting into when they acquired Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster trade with the San Antonio Spurs over the summer. Yes, they were getting a superstar. Yes, they were getting a former Finals MVP. Yes, they were improving their team. But they were also getting a player who had […]

Ja Morant is basketball’s latest household name. The Murray State sophomore introduced himself to a national audience in historic fashion on Thursday, showing out in his underdog team’s win over Marquette by scoring 17 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing 16 assists – just the eighth triple-double in NCAA Tournament history. Zion Williamson has the […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has placed himself firmly at the front of the line for the NBA’s Most Improved Player honor. But his rise hasn’t been a complete surprise to everyone in the league. Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder worked out with Siakam last summer and had this to say, via Josh […]

In the topsy-turvy world of NBA basketball, sometimes not working actually pays off. Because the Oklahoma City Thunder did not play tonight and the three teams that had been ahead of them in the Western Conference standings did, OKC was able to leap up from 8th in the West to 5th – all because they […]

Toronto Raptors star point guard Kyle Lowry has been ruled out of the team’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday: Kyle Lowry has been ruled out for tomorrow. — Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) March 21, 2019 Kyle Lowry, who has been nursing an ankle injury he suffered against the New York Knicks earlier this […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has unleashed a new set of challenges to a couple of prominent NBA stars in what has been coined as 2019’s edition of the Mamba Mentality Challenge. A couple of years back, Bryant set his sights on the likes of John Wall and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the inaugural edition […]

It’s already March, meaning teams bound to make the playoffs should be taking their game to the next level and winning games in order to gain momentum into the postseason, but that’s not the case for the Oklahoma City Thunder. One week ago, OKC had the fourth-best record in the West, but four straight losses […]

Steven Adams was fond of his former teammate, Nick Collison, being the first player to have his jersey retired by the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of Wednesday’s home game against the Toronto Raptors. The Kiwi center said it was a good moment for Collison and the organization, who rewarded the lifelong big man for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t have the process they expected this past summer after securing a four-year, $154 million deal with LeBron James, soon expecting others to join him in La La Land. Paul George had already signed a four-year, $137 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder and even celebrated it on the eve […]

Ja Morant is more than receptive of the recent comparisons to Russell Westbrook he has gotten before the start of the NCAA Tournament. A spry, freakishly athletic guard who can blur past his opponents off the dribble with sheer speed and dribble control, the Murray State prodigy has drawn comparisons to the player who once […]

Kawhi Leonard was not impressed by Paul George trying to get physical on the post against him during a 123-114 overtime win for the Toronto Raptors. In this play, Leonard catches George resisting him backing him down, but to no avail, as Leonard spun with ease and nailed the turnaround fadeaway jumper over the late-contesting […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant traveled all the way back to Oklahoma City to attend fulfill his promise to attend Nick Collison’s Thunder jersey retirement. Durant can be seen interacting with some of his former teammates with the Thunder. Durant became teammates with Collison upon the latter’s entry to the NBA. He spent one year […]

Nick Collison, one of the most beloved players in Oklahoma City Thunder history, had his jersey number retired during Wednesday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors. The number four will never be worn in Oklahoma City ever again, and it couldn’t have happened to a more selfless team-first player than Collison. Never a flashy player, […]

The Toronto Raptors will be without the services of Kyle Lowry for Wednesday night’s road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to a report from Mike Ganter of the Sun. Ganter reports that Lowry made the trip to OKC with his teammates, but it sounds like he still needs a bit more time to […]

Nick Collison has spent his entire career with one franchise. The Seattle SuperSonics selected the former Kansas Jayhawk with the 12th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. And when the Sonics packed up and moved to Oklahoma City, becoming the Thunder, Collison came along for the ride. As a result of his long-standing devotion […]

Nick Collison will become the first player to get his jersey retired by the Oklahoma City Thunder during Wednesday’s bar-measuring game against the Toronto Raptors, yet he’s hoping a longtime teammate of his can join him on the rafters someday. That someone is Kevin Durant, the one that once gave him the nickname “Mr. Thunder” […]

The Toronto Raptors could be without star point guard Kyle Lowry for their marquee matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Kyle Lowry is questionable for tomorrow. — Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) March 19, 2019 Lowry is having a major down year when it comes to his scoring. The 14.8 points per game he’s averaging […]

Oklahoma City Thunder teammates Paul George and Steven Adams aren’t buying into the hoopla surrounding the vulnerability of the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors. George nailed it down to facts, rather than rumors, claiming the Warriors have been able to get the job done besides the many questions surrounding them ahead of the past […]

Markieff Morris of the Oklahoma City Thunder took a deep dive at analyzing what has made the Golden State Warriors look so different throughout this 2018-19 season. The reserve big man started with the acquisition and incorporation of DeMarcus Cousins, an overflow of riches that ultimately has proven to be another challenge for a championship-laden […]

The Golden State Warriors have finally descended to mere mortality this season after two dominant prior seasons wound up being good enough to win the NBA title. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Markieff Morris has seen this change this season, despite the upgrades and changes made to their roster. “They definitely had that air of invincibility […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan says star small forward Paul George “has been way more vocal this year.” George re-signed with the Thunder last summer on a four-year, $136.9 million maximum contract. Entering Monday, OKC is 42-28 on the season, which is good for fifth place in the Western Conference standings. Billy Donovan on […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Paul George told local reporters on Monday that his shooting mechanics were off due to the shoulder injury he was dealing with. George had soreness in both of his shoulders. The swingman says it didn’t hurt to shoot, but the soreness messed with his rhythm and the fluidity of his jump […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George had some tall praise for Dwyane Wade prior to their last meeting against one another as part of the latter’s farewell season. When asked of the overall impact Wade has had in the game, George had nothing but roses for the three-time champion. “I think D-Wade has been in […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden played through a strained neck on Sunday night in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and he did appear a bit worse for wear. The reigning Most Valuable Player winner was not his usual self in this one, and the fact that he failed to get to the free-throw line […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook will be serving a one-game suspension after recording his 16th technical foul this season, the NBA announced today via Tomer Azarly. Westbrook recorded the foul in the first half of the Thunder’s Saturday night loss to the Golden State Warriors. According to Royce Young of ESPN, the […]

The Utah Jazz organization got behind their players for the recent racial issue stemming from the incident between Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook and a local Utah fan named Shane Keisel. Before the Jazz-Nets game on Saturday night, players, staff, and coaches from both squads all wore shirts carrying an anti-racism message to show that […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Golden State Warriors 110-88 on Saturday night, and Russell Westbrook wasn’t really happy about it. Westbrook received his 16th technical foul during the first half of the game, and once it is made official by the league office, he will be suspended for one game. The All-Star guard, […]

When you think of Klay Thompson, you think of shooting. He is already one of the greatest shooters of all-time and has had some insane performances in that area. On Saturday, however, the Golden State Warriors guard reminded everyone that he can throw down as well. Get 🆙 Klay! 🔨#DubNation pic.twitter.com/v3Gj1xyV6v — NBA TV (@NBATV) […]

In a game where the Oklahoma City Thunder’s frustrations towards officiating were obvious, All-Star guard Russell Westbrook picked up his 16th technical foul of the season. Westbrook picked up the foul in their game against the Golden State Warriors. With Klay Thompson defending him, Westbrook’s emotions got the better of him leading to the technical. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George tells Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN he knew he had to change his diet and sleep habits to keep up with star point guard Russell Westbrook on the basketball floor. Westbrook plays at a very frantic pace every night, so George knew he had to slim down and start […]

Former Golden State Warriors power forward David West thinks the Houston Rockets, and not the Oklahoma City Thunder, are the biggest challenge to the Dubs this season. The Warriors and Rockets met in the Western Conference Finals last season. Golden State won in seven games. Many believe if Rockets All-Star point guard Chris Paul didn’t […]

The Golden State Warriors will be without a marquee name for Saturday’s star-studded matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is unavailable against his old team as he continues recovering from an ankle contusion. Update from Warriors shootaround: Kevin Durant will not play tonight in […]

Entering Friday, Oklahoma City Thunder star small forward Paul George is putting up a stat line which hasn’t been done since the legendary Michael Jordan did it back in the 1988-89 season with the Chicago Bulls. George is averaging 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game this season for the Thunder in 65 […]

Opinions are something everyone has and is entitled to. But data can reverse course on opinions because it’s backed up with facts. However, data should be an entree to the meal, and not used as a factor to judge the meal itself if its good or not. We can apply this analogy to the Oklahoma City […]

The Golden State Warriors didn’t have Kevin Durant for their nail-biter win against the Houston Rockets. This was due to an ankle injury that forced him out of their surprising loss to the Phoenix Suns. Now, Durant is listed as questionable for their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. According to Anthony Slater, […]

The topic of verbal harassment of NBA players has been a hot discussion after Russell Westbrook’s incident with a Utah Jazz supporter who allegedly made racially charged remarks during Monday’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz. Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors noted these types of incidents will keep happening so […]

Paul George has no regrets about his decision to continue his career in Oklahoma City last summer. The Los Angeles Lakers tried to woo him back to his hometown, but he ultimately opted to re-sign with the Thunder. The Thunder forward made his decision loud and clear, soon taking part in a midnight party thrown […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George recently shed some more light on the huge decision he made last summer. According to the six-time All-Star wing, an early exit from last season’s playoffs ultimately played a huge role in his decision to re-sign with the Thunder rather than joining the Los Angeles Lakers. “Looking back on […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George is in the midst of a season that has placed him firmly in the conversation for the league’s MVP award, but that hasn’t stopped him from working on his fishing game in his time away from the court. Leave it to teammate Terrance Ferguson to leave him out on […]