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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder has had a busy offseason so far. After parting ways with the Atlanta Hawks as part of the Carmelo Anthony deal, the new OKC recruit just represented his home nation of Germany in tremendous fashion. Germany were up against Turkey in the Supercup semifinals and Schorder led the lines […]

Oklahoma City Thunder assistant Maurice Cheeks is only a day away from his long-awaited enshrinement into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, but while he is being inducted for his accomplishments as a player, his post-playing career is just as worthy of The Hall. Cheeks took on a young Russell Westbrook since Day 1, […]

Not long before Russell Westbrook established himself as the unquestionable centerpiece of the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise, he was seen by most as an untamed force that was too rough around the edges. What not a lot of people know is that Thunder assistant coach Maurice Cheeks actually played a pivotal part in the development […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder forward Josh Huestis has been invited to the San Antonio Spurs’ training camp, according to Fred Katz of MassLive.com. Huestis hasn’t yet signed his Exhibit 10 contract, but he’s working out in San Antonio. Huestis was selected with the No. 29 overall pick out of Stanford in the 2014 NBA Draft. Even […]

Not many NBA fans would pick Dennis Schroder over LeBron James in any type of competition, but the new member of the Oklahoma City Thunder came up clutch, beating The King in a do-or-die 3-point contest for $10,000 for charity. Contrary to the percentages, James, a career 34.4 percent shooter from deep (36.7 percent last […]

Just like others before them, the Oklahoma City Thunder used the NBA Draft as a tool to fast track their rebuild. Not only did they find success by selecting Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Serge Ibaka, and James Harden from 2007 to 2009, but they also used the 12th pick in 2013 to select current starting […]

During last year’s playoffs, Utah Jazz combo guard Dante Exum showed glimpses of his potential as a key cog for the young team. Exum is looking to build upon that performance by working out with premier point guards Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul this offseason, per Fansided’s Ryan Aston. “Much to the delight of Utah […]

In his MVP year two season ago, Oklahoma City Thunder standout Russell Westbrook was able to amazingly set the record for the most triple-doubles in a single season with a total of 42. This coming campaign, Westbrook can smash yet another record which is currently held by Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. In 10 […]

Josh Hart of the Los Angeles Lakers threw out his Paul George signature shoes. It drew some flak but Hart clarified his intentions behind it. Check out the clip below of Hart throwing away the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s shoes, as posted by Lakers Nation: https://www.instagram.com/p/BnHe_LrBRHp/?taken-by=lakersnationofficial Lakers fans understood why he did it. But for […]

One of the biggest stories of the last two years has been the relationship between Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, but former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Anthony Morrow is setting the record straight. According to Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops, Morrow believes the problems between the two became way overblown. Morrow said: “I feel like they […]

6-foot-7 sharpshooter Anthony Morrow had the privilege to play with Russell Westbrook with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Contrary to the fiery player that Westbrook is during games, Morrow actually thinks that the 2017 Most Valuable Player is one of the most humble players he has ever been with off the court, according to Ben Stinar of […]

There could be a rivalry brewing between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder. More specifically, Josh Hart and Paul George. Hart posted a video on Instagram where he threw George’s shoes out in the trash because according to Hart, he’s too competitive to wear his competitor’s shoes. Los Angeles #Lakers (@Lakers) guard Josh […]

Shortly after David West’s retirement announcement on Thursday morning, teammate Paul George showed the big man some love over Instagram with some heartfelt words about their time together as members of the Indiana Pacers. “Thanks for laying out the blueprint! Thanks for leading the way! Thanks for showing me how to compete!,” wrote George, who was […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder plan to stretch the contract of forward Kyle Singler and consequently place him on waivers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Singler’s waive-and-stretch will save the Thunder $23.4 million in combined salary and luxury tax this year by stretching his $5 million salary. While $5 million isn’t a huge figure, the Thunder have […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook proved to be the worst shooter in the NBA when it comes to crunch time, shooting a ghastly 21.1 percent when leading by one possession, according to Casino. Westbrook took the second-most shots in crunch time (19) when leading by at least a point, only two fewer than […]

Nanae Yamano isn’t your typical NBA fan. Yamano, a 43-year-old stay at home mom in Tokyo, Japan, discovered the NBA when looking for something to watch while she did laundry. She ended up stumbling upon a playoff matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012. Since then, Yamano has been sketching […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams has just admitted to an unconventional, and rather unhygienic tactic he p has been known to utilize during games. According to the 25-year-old he has in the past used his long hair as an in-game weapon to purposely irritate opposing players. Adams admitted to the dirty deed when […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter duked it out with the team’s new addition, Nerlens Noel, during a back-and-forth exchange of highlight reels of one-on-one at LifeTime Athletic with NBA trainer Chris Brickley. Enes captioned his “Summer Time Work!” showing a plethora of moves off the dribble and thunderous dunks that were much more […]

At one point, Paul George to the Los Angeles Lakers seemed like a sure thing. The California native was unhappy in Indiana and he was set to be a free agent in the summer of 2018—conveniently when the Lakers would have cap space. But instead of landing in Los Angeles, George was traded to the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the clock to make a key cost-cutting move this weekend, as the team would save $23.4 million in salary and luxury tax payments by waiving and stretching the contract of forward Kyle Singler, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Friday, Aug. 31 will be the last day to use the […]

Enes Kanter of the New York Knicks has once again taken a shot at former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant. The 6-foot-11 big man recently sat down with Royce Young of ESPN and shared why he thinks the Golden State Warriors star will never get the respect that he demands. Kanter started off by […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are adding some depth to their forward positions. According to a report by Scott Keepfer of The Greenville News, the Thunder have signed former Clemson Tigers star Donte Grantham to a one-year deal. Brett Dawson of The Oklahoma reports the deal is a non-guaranteed training camp contract. While Grantham may be […]

Los Angeles Clippers rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s fashion statement at the recent draft is not just a one-time act. The 20-year-old point guard out of Kentucky is looking up to Russell Westbrook in terms of fashion style and trends. Gilgeous-Alexander recently sat down with Jovan Buha of The Athletic and talked about his rookie season expectations […]

After a forgettable 2017-18 season marred by injuries, Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Andre Roberson is looking to bounce back this year. The 26-year-old has declared that he is targeting a return to the court towards the holiday season. Roberson declared his intentions on a recent interview on San Antonio-based network KABB Fox-29, per Brett Dawson […]

After much speculation this past summer, Paul George eventually chose to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This decision caused mixed emotions around the league, as many fans were certain he would sign with his hometown team, the Los Angeles Lakers, or at least give them a chance to make a pitch. As we all […]

Paul George was one of the biggest fishes in the offseason. Many believed that George will most likely join the Los Angeles Lakers or some other team, catching many off-guard when he stayed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. But George knew that he wanted to stay with the Thunder all this time. George told Chris […]

The Toronto Raptors newly acquired superstar Kawhi Leonard is keeping an open mind about his future heading into the upcoming NBA season. Despite his constant and relentless links with the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, the 27-year-old will not rule out re-signing with the Raptors, according to Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News. “Based off […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George has come a long way recovering from a gruesome leg injury during a Team USA scrimmage. With five All-star nods and four All-NBA selections, George is one of the most coveted players around the league. Despite being a potential rental for a year, the Thunder gambled on him and […]

Two-thirds of the Oklahoma City Thunder original trio and Paul George continued to tear up the offseason pickup ball circuit, as James Harden and Russell Westbrook went at it during the most recent of Rico Hines’ famed UCLA runs. Harden, Westbrook and George — all Los Angeles natives — went toe-to-toe against some of the […]

Russell Westbrook has made it a mission to work on his catch-and-shoot game, determined to take less 3-pointers off the dribble, many of which Oklahoma City Thunder fans have watched with disgust throughout the years, as thousands of misses clanked off the rim. The 2017 league MVP was seen balling it up at one of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant has a huge opportunity ahead of him, likely heading into the 2018-19 season as a starter at the power forward spot after Carmelo Anthony’s departure. To stick there for the duration of the season, he’ll need to make certain adjustments to his game, allowing him to be more than […]

The 2017-18 NBA season did not go as planned for the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, there is a newfound sense of optimism amidst the changes they made this offseason. One player who has high expectations for the Thunder this season is power forward Jerami Grant. According to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, he feels they are a legitimate contender […]

Oklahoma City Thunder talent Jerami Grant won’t stand for the anti-Russell Westbrook narratives that have swirled the league in recent years. The polarizing All-Star has been the cause of many debates, as some of his teammates seem to absolutely adore him, while others like Kevin Durant and Reggie Jackson had a visible rupture with the […]

Jerami Grant is set up to flourish with the Oklahoma City Thunder after the departure of Carmelo Anthony paved the way for a potential starting role. It was only hours into free agency when the Thunder pulled the trigger on a three-year, $27 million deal with Grant — a move that spelled Anthony’s exit from […]

The era of one-star dominance is far and gone. Long done are the days of Dominique Wilkins handling the bulk by himself, still hoping to contend for a championship. Today’s era, as Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George sees it, is built around the super team model. “No team has won [a title] where one […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Patrick Patterson just got roasted on Twitter in a big way. A recent exchange with a random user that goes by the handle @NateBreezee amusingly took place a couple of days ago, and we have the tweets to prove it. Apparently, Patterson is a watch enthusiast. He took to Twitter […]

A mini-reunion between former and current Oklahoma City Thunder players recently took place on the basketball court. Russell Westbrook, Paul George, James Harden, and Kevin Durant were all participants in a star-packed pick-up game. What made the event even more awesome was that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was an engrossed spectator who appeared […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in need of a quality 3-and-D wing. With the New York Knicks potentially dangling Courtney Lee as trade bait, somebody seems to have had some fun on Wikipedia coming up with a trade scenario for Lee and the Thunder. https://twitter.com/KnickFilmSchool/status/1030892480596795393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1030892480596795393&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.12up.com%2Fposts%2F6149215-wikipedia-is-seemingly-predicting-a-courtney-lee-to-the-thunder-trade The Knicks have multiple players with high salaries right now […]

Paul George went to surprise friend and teammate Russell Westbrook by trying on a pair of his signature Air Jordan shoes, the Why Not Zero.1 — but the All-Star swingman had a bone to pick with his very own pair after unboxing them. “All I ask for is some colors, can I get some colors?,” […]