Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 134

During the NBA All-Star media session, Kevin Durant was asked about the great dunk he has ever seen, and he had a comical answer. Of the course guy, he is referring too is his former teammate Russell Westbrook, but the way he approached the question and the answer was creative. “This 6-3 guy I used to play with […]

Since the NBA adopted the new format to the All-Star Game with captains selecting the rosters, there has been much made about the selection process. Although the drafting for the 2018 All-Star Game by LeBron James and Stephen Curry was not televised, it has been progressively leaked about where certain players were taken. Throughout this […]

During the Oklahoma City Thunder’s last visit at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star forward Paul George was once again the center of attention from the fans in the attendance. This saw them break out into a “We want Paul” chant that could be heard throughout the arena in the midst of the […]

With All-Star weekend upon us, it’s a good time for media to ask NBA stars questions they usually wouldn’t ask after a pregame shootaround or in the post game. There have been a lot of interesting questions asked across the board, but with Paul George being from Los Angeles, he has drawn a bigger media […]

For the second year in a row following their split, superstars Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kevin Durant of the defending-champion Golden State Warriors will be on the same team again. When asked about how he has moved on from his days playing alongside Westbrook in OKC during All-Star media day, Durant […]

There were a lot of rumors after last season about LeBron James and Paul George trying to team up, either after last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers making a trade to get George from the Indiana Pacers, or after this season when LeBron and Paul are unrestricted free agents. But according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the […]

Before the Indiana Pacers traded Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, Paul George reportedly informed them he would not be re-signing in free agency and was heavily linked with the Los Angeles Lakers. Although there were reports of the Thunder potentially moving George at the trade deadline, they […]

The 2018 All-Star festivities are already underway. With Quavo taking home the Celebrity Game MVP and Bogdan Bogdanovic of the Kings winning the Rising Stars MVP for Team World, we’re itching that much closer to the marquee matchup on Sunday evening in Los Angeles. At All-Star practice today, Paul George was approached by Matt Velazquez […]

Need even more reasons as to why Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic is an absolute beast of a player? Well, here’s another impressive statistic to add to his resume. According to a tweet on Friday morning from ESPN Stats & Info, Jokic joins only Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook as the […]

Russell Westbrook is consistently regarded as a freak of nature. Rightfully so, Westbrook plays his with his emotions on his shoulder. He is one of the most explosive point guards in the NBA, and he isn’t afraid to lead his team to a victory no matter what. Last season, Westbrook made history and became the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have set a new franchise record in their game versus the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. The Thunder won 121-114 on the strength of their hot-shooting from deep, making 17 of their 37 three-pointers. Oklahoma City has hit 17 three pointers now with Carmelo's last triple, that's a franchise record. — Adam […]

When the Golden State Warriors took on the Oklahoma City Thunder last Tuesday night, the Thunder had been reeling from a four-game losing streak, including a bad home loss to the Lakers. But they also knew the last time they played the Warriors back in November, they had annihilated them. So what is it about […]

The Indiana Pacers have surprisingly turned an offseason trade that left many fans perplexed with their return into a win-win proposition after turning Victor Oladipo into an All-Star. The Pacers traded their estranged forward Paul George for two promising prospects in Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis — both of which have turned into more than players […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George has been on a hot streak over the past four games, nailing at least five 3-pointers each time. As noted by The Oklahoman’s Brett Dawson, the five long-distance makes in four consecutive games is a franchise record and only two games shy of the league record. Paul George was […]

Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder saw first hand on Tuesday how the Cleveland Cavaliers look like now with the four new players they have in their lineup. Many have already given their thoughts about the new-look team and now, it was the reigning MVP’s turn to chime in on the defending Eastern Conference […]

The Jordan Brand has long been one of the top sneaker and apparel manufacturers in the world. Their family of talented athletes vary across multiple sports are are the best in the world. One of them is Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook, who has been their sponsored athlete for a lot of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Holy Trinity of superstars is a go for tonight’s marquee matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chesapeake Energy Arena. According to Royce Young of ESPN, Carmelo Anthony and reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook both have been greenlighted to play against the defending Eastern Conference champions after both missed the Thunder’s past […]

Russell Westbrook took part in tonight’s pre-game warmup session prior to facing the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena, as part of the headlining TNT’s Tuesday night doubleheader. The reigning MVP was seen dropping multiple F-bombs with the equipment personnel while going through his shooting routine. Take a listen. Gonna go out on a […]

Paul George has put his name in the conversation among some of the best three-point shooters of this NBA season, recently invited to take part in the All-Star Weekend’s Three-Point Contest alongside some familiar names. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard will have to take out the likes of Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, former champion Klay […]

The job of a general manager in the NBA is a thankless job, one that is always criticized yet offers very little praise when you get the job done right. And when you fail, you are ridiculed and maligned beyond measure! Well, sorry GMs, but that’s exactly what we plan to do as we recall […]

In recent years, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been known for their excellent team chemistry. When superstar Kevin Durant left the Thunder in 2016 to join the Golden State Warriors, there were low expectations for the Thunder. Somehow, Russell Westbrook and his team have made the postseason even in Durant’s departure. To put it simply, […]

OKLAHOMA – With the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers heading into Oklahoma City Tuesday night for a nationally televised game, the availability of Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony is still up in the air, according to Thunder coach Billy Donovan. “I haven’t had any conversations with them about tomorrow yet,” Donovan said after Monday’s practice. “So we […]

The trade of Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis this past offseason was one that left many scratching their heads as the Indiana Pacers were seemingly okay with unloading their star player for a less-than-eye-popping price. Yet for Pacers president Kevin Pritchard, the trade has been rewarding for […]

The fans of the Los Angeles Lakers made their desire to steal Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George very clear after cheers of “We want Paul” erupted throughout Staples Center on Thursday night. However, Oklahoma City was sure to give their response in the Thunder’s first game back at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Needless to […]

With the NBA trade deadline a thing of the past, teams turn their attention to buyout candidates. The trade deadline ended up being one of the most active in years with several teams making strategic moves. However, one team that remained quiet last Thursday was the Oklahoma City Thunder, opting to watch from afar as […]

February 8th was a huge day for NBA teams and fans alike. The end of the trade deadline saw absolute mayhem with a total of 15 deals made since the blockbuster trade on January 29 between the Pistons and Clippers, which moved Blake Griffin to Detroit. The next key date for player migrations is March […]

For the second straight game, Oklahoma City will be without the services of Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony. Both are recovering from injuries sustained in their win over Golden State on Feb. 6. According to coach Billy Donovan, there is no timetable for their return. Westbrook has a left ankle sprain while Anthony has a […]

Paul George was once the franchise superstar of the Indiana Pacers. Under his leadership, the Pacers moved on from Danny Granger and became a perennial playoff contender. In some years, George’s team were even title contenders and a serious threat to LeBron James and the Miami Heat for three consecutive seasons. However, this past offseason, […]

After the lowly Atlanta Hawks officially decided to release veteran shooting guard Marco Bellineli on Friday, there is a good possibility that he will join a playoff contender once he clears waivers. According to an article written by Warriors insider Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, Golden State general manager Bob Myers indicated that […]

On paper, it seems that the best way to dethrone the Warriors grip on the current NBA crown is to boot up your favorite console, load NBA 2K18 and select enough legends of the game to give anyone problems. Forums are full of how Jordan, Johnson, Pippin, Bird and the like, would cause all sorts […]

Tony Allen has a busy couple of weeks and he looks like he is going to be on the move again. Last week Tony Allen was moved to the Chicago Bulls as part of the trade that sent Nikola Mirotic to the New Orleans Pelicans. He spent a little over the week on the Bulls roster […]

Paul George may have thought it was an easy decision to stay in Oklahoma City by his own words, but the fans in Los Angeles won’t make it such a simple choice. Thursday night was set as the Thunder squared off against the young Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center in what was a fun, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George was feeling the love from hometown fans at the Staples Center on Thursday night. However, he was not much for reciprocating that love by performing one of the nastiest highlights of the night. Although the Lakers grabbed a sizeable lead, George still managed to show out with a filthy […]

Paul George has been playing at an All-Star level for the past few years but his play the past month or so has shown that he has improved dramatically since he came to the Oklahoma City Thunder. And he credits it to his weight loss regimen in December. According to Fred Katz of CNHI Sports Oklahoma, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is going to be flashing some new metal in his mouth when his team takes on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night at Oracle Arena. Green was elbowed near the end of the second quarter in Tuesday’s loss to the Oklahoma StateThunder by Jerami Grant. He was left with […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s pockets will be a little lighter after the NBA fined him a dizzying amount of money for his antics during a 125-105 loss at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder last Tuesday, according to Chris Haynes of ESPN. Golden State forward Draymond Green has been fined $50,000 for directing […]

There is a good chance that veteran shooting guard Joe Johnson’s stay with the Sacramento Kings may not last long. Johnson was sent to Sacramento after being part of a three-team trade that involved the Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Sacramento, but is reportedly seeking a buyout from the Kings. According to Kelly Ilko of […]

The recent trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers has carved a path for the latter to go after two max-contract 2018 free agents, LeBron James and Paul George, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The Lakers sent bench sparkplug Jordan Clarkson and forward Larry Nance Jr. to Cleveland for Isaiah Thomas, Channing […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder have expressed interest in acquiring center Joakim Noah, in case he reaches a buyout with the New York Knicks, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. Noah hasn’t been open to a buyout situation, nor have the Knicks at this moment. The Knicks and Noah have experienced a major […]