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Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard is set to make his season debut on Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Wizards center Dwight Howard is planning to make his season debut in Washington on Friday against OKC — allowing the team […]

L.A. Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley and Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook had another run-in on Tuesday night, one that escalated to unimaginable lengths, as police had to be called to intervene between two heated benches. Beverley maintained his innocence post-game after being whistled for a technical foul during a 128-110 loss to the […]

Things got heated between Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook during Tuesday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook did not appreciate Beverley’s questionable dive for the ball that undercut the former MVP off his legs and caused him to have a nasty fall on the floor. However, Clippers head coach Doc Rivers does not […]

Everyone in the NBA knows Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook and L.A. Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley don’t like each other, and the two guards got into it once again Tuesday night in Oklahoma City. If you recall, back in the 2013 playoffs, Beverley collided with Westbrook’s right knee while the Thunder superstar was […]

It’s 2018 and Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley are still at it. During Tuesday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena, Westbrook and Beverley got entangled while diving for a loose ball in the final period of the contest, resulting in a bit of hostility between the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook is far from shy when it comes to expressing emotions on and off the court. In Tuesday night’s matchup with the L.A. Clippers, things were no different. 😂 Russell Westbrook scores on Patrick Beverley then rocks the baby! (Via @FOXSportsOK) pic.twitter.com/VAv7xSLwqm — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) October 31, 2018 Clippers guard […]

In what seems like a no-brainer move by the Oklahoma City Thunder, they have exercised the third-year option on guard Terrance Ferguson. Thunder announces it has exercised the third-year option on Terrance Ferguson for 2019-20. — Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) October 29, 2018 Ferguson was selected by the Thunder with the 21st overall pick in the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George had some tall praise for his giant teammate Steven Adams, noting he could even be a 20-10 player under the right circumstances. “He’s just tough, he brings that toughness to this team,” George told The Oklahoman on Thursday. “I think Steve-O has a lot to his game that he is […]

Retired NBA player Scot Pollard shared to the world his costume of Steven Adams of the Oklahoma City Thunder. And he pulled it off perfectly. Check out Pollard’s photo below, as posted by himself on Twitter: Am I his father or is he mine? pic.twitter.com/Q8m5hCprJ4 — Scot Pollard (@ScotPollard31) October 28, 2018 If paired side-by-side […]

Who says that you can’t trade pizza for the shoe of an NBA superstar? In the world of Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook, you absolutely can. Check out the clip below featuring Westbrook, apparently haggling for a slice of pizza owned by a young Thunder fan. Westbrook is getting out of control with his […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has always been a good 3-point shooter. George appears to be practicing at a range most players would not normally take their shots from. Maybe he’s trying to catch opposing teams off-guard and develop an unguardable range on offense? Here he is in pre-game. Paul George with the bank […]

The Phoenix Suns will not have the services of star guard Devin Booker when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday. Booker is dealing with a hamstring injury and missed the Suns’ last game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Per #Suns, Devin Booker is OUT tonight at Oklahoma City with a strained left hamstring. — […]

According to head coach Billy Donovan, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook did not practice with the team on Saturday due to a sore shoulder, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman reports. Billy Donovan said Russell Westbrook did not practice today due to a sore shoulder. Donovan did not specify which shoulder, or what […]

Last season, Marcus Morris knocked down a game-winning 3 against Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder. A game-winning shot is always a big deal, but this one had a little more meaning for the Boston Celtics big man. “I’m gonna take you back to a little story why that meant a lot to me,” Marcus […]

Following a loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, Russell Westbrook isn’t worried about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s slow start to the season, despite starting out 0-4 through the early get-go. “No need to panic,” said Westbrook, according to Erik Horne of The Oklahoman. “We’re not starting the way we wanted to, but we’ll be […]

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics just posterized Paul George of the Oklahoma Thunder. Check out the clip below as posted by Dime, featuring Tatum running the fast break and spiking it right in George’s face: oh my god, Jayson Tatum got Paul George 💀 https://t.co/sgwr2iEwoI — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) October 26, 2018 One has to remember […]

Paul George signed a four-year, $136.9 million contract this summer to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder, shocking many around the league. For the last two years, every rumor stated that George was intent on going home and playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. After the Thunder lost to the Utah Jazz in the first […]

Paul George shocked the basketball world over the summer when he decided to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder, instead of heading to his home town of L.A. to join LeBron James and the Lakers. The five-time All-Star has recently shed some light on his decision, claiming that throughout the process, he never really felt […]

After spending just one year together as teammates, Oklahoma City Thunder stars Paul George and Russell Westbrook have formed quite a bond. George has even credited his relationship with the former MVP as one of the main reasons behind his decision to stay on with the Thunder. However, George has a unique way of describing […]

With three straight losses to start the new campaign, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a terrible start. All-Star forward Paul George thinks that this may have something to do with a number of bad calls. Following to the Thunder’s 131-120 loss at the hands of the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, George had […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison is no longer playing in the NBA, but that hasn’t stopped ex-teammate Steven Adams from doing his routine handshake with his fellow big man. Thunder players are known for their entertaining handshakes, with Russell Westbrook usually leading the rituals. However, Adams and Collison developed their own handshake. It […]

The wait is finally over for Oklahoma City Thunder fans. Star point guard Russell Westbrook will make his season debut Sunday at home against the Sacramento Kings. Westbrook, who underwent surgery on his right knee on Sept. 12, missed the entire preseason and the first two games of the season on the road. The Thunder […]

As LeBron James gets set to make his home debut with the Los Angeles Lakers tonight against the Houston Rockets, there is another NBA star getting asked questions about what the fans’ reception will be like. That’s right. For whatever reason, Los Angeles native Paul George was asked his thoughts about what should be expected […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan has refuted a report which claimed that star point guard Russell Westbrook has been cleared for full contact. Westbrook, who underwent surgery on his right knee on Sept. 12, has not been cleared by the Thunder medical staff for full contact, and is only taking controlled contact, via ClutchPoints’ […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is one of the most intense players in the NBA, so even if he’s not playing in a game, he’s still going to have some type of effect on it. Westbrook is still out after having right knee surgery in early September, but the injury isn’t going […]

Despite going through an intense workout Friday, Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook will not play tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers. Westbrook underwent surgery on his right knee Sept. 12. It was the fourth procedure the explosive guard has had on his right knee following a collision with guard Patrick Beverley in the 2013 playoffs, […]

It appears the Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has some insider information regarding the status of Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westrbook heading into the Clippers-Thunder matchup on Friday night. Multiple reports are stating that Westbrook is doubtful to make his season debut against the Clippers on Friday as he has yet to […]

Paul George was very serious about his intent to come back home to his native Los Angeles after deciding to request a trade from the Indiana Pacers in 2017, noting that had the Pacers failed to trade him, he would have wound up in a Lakers uniform at this time. “It was 50-50 on deciding […]

In what was the least productive season of his 15-year NBA career, Houston Rockets newest star Carmelo Anthony looks back on the ‘challenging’ season he had with the Oklahoma City Thunder last year. Anthony sat down with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols as he talked about his expectations for his new team, and the challenges he experienced […]

Having survived the same media circus last season before choosing to remain in Oklahoma City, swingman Paul George sympathized with his counterpart Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors, who is in the midst of major questioning regarding his future plans. Kevin Durant recently tried to put a stop to the incessant questioning surrounding his […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George made his season debut on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors, a phrase many in OKC did not expect would happen after his reiterated desire to come back home to his native Los Angeles. George had a change of heart and returned in a glorious way, being the […]

When you’re a fierce competitor like Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook, sitting on the bench and watching your team play against the defending champion Golden State Warriors on opening night has to be the worst feeling in the world. Westbrook is still recovering from his offseason knee surgery, so he wasn’t able […]

The 2018-19 NBA season is finally here. It’s also another way of saying that petty NBA is back. And here is Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant submitting his entry for the most pety moment of the week by turning to the Oklahoma City Thunder bench after denying Steven Adams at the post. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpBMEumBwUV/ The […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will miss Tuesday’s season opener against the Golden State Warriors, according to Erik Horne of The Oklahoman. Westbrook was expected to miss the game, but now it’s official. Thunder starting center Steven Adams is a game-time decision with lower-back stiffness. If Adams misses the tilt, it could be […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams is widely known for his toughness and grit. A no-nonsense guy, Adams recently addressed Paul George’s decision to re-sign with the Thunder on a four-year deal in the most Steven Adams way possible. Rob Mahoney of Sports Illustrated wrote on the factors that prompted George to remain in OKC, including […]

NBA’s opening week is upon us. The schedule makers have given fans a slew of intriguing matchups, many of which will broadcast on national television. But there are a handful of NBA League Pass games worth watching this week. Whether it’s a fast-paced matchup out West or a grudge match between two teams looking for […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s newest addition Dennis Schroder will apparently not only be donning the Thunder blue on his jersey, he will also be sporting those colors on his hair. Schroder has trademarked the golden patch on his hair, but scaled back on it in the off-season by getting a buzz and going all black. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder open the 2018-19 regular-season on Tuesday against the mighty Golden State Warriors, and the team will be without the services of star point guard Russell Westbrook. Westbrook underwent surgery on his right knee on Sept. 12 and is still not doing full contact, according to Thunder head coach Billy Donovan. As of now, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George admitted his initial urge to come back home to Los Angeles, despite forming a new friendship with point guard Russell Westbrook and a new home in OKC after the Indiana Pacers traded him ahead of the start of the free agency period last year. That desire could have landed […]