Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 134

After an 0-4 start to the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder found ways to bounce back even with superstar Russell Westbrook missing a huge chunk of games. It turns out that the team mindset has been different as OKC is making it a point to reduce Westbrook’s workload. ESPN’s Royce Young wrote on how the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George diffused the rumor that star partner Russell Westbrook is a player who often looks to fill the stat sheet, claiming his numbers are only a pure reflection of his play. “Russ is the guy that wants us to be out there making plays,” George told ESPN’s Royce Young. “Russ […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook has followed Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal on Instagram. The Wizards are a walking disaster right now and rumors came out Monday that the front office in Washington is making every player on its roster, including point guard John Wall and Bradley Beal, available on the trade market. With […]

JR Smith and the Cleveland Cavaliers have not been on the same page this season and there have been rumors that the two sides could part ways in the near future. Those rumors took another big leap towards that direction with the news that came out today. It seems that the two sides are no […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook got into a quick tussle with Sacramento Kings big man Willie Cauley-Stein Monday night. But things cooled down thanks to Steven Adams, serving as the mediator and, in effect, securing his future as a bodyguard. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqY5jBKBt1i/ It all started when Westbrook delivered a playoff-type foul on Cauley-Stein as the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Sacramento Kings Monday night, and star point guard Russell Westbrook will play after missing the previous six games with an ankle injury. Westbrook suffered a sprained left ankle against the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 5. Russell Westbrook will play tonight. No minutes restriction. — Brett Dawson (@BDawsonWrites) November 20, 2018 In the seven games […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Sacramento Kings Monday night, and star point guard Russell Westbrook is questionable to play. Westbrook was at Monday’s shootaround and will be evaluated for the game after having participated. The seven-time All-Star has missed the previous six games due to a left ankle sprain he suffered against the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook and his family got an early Christmas gift. Russell Westbrook and his wife, Nina, welcomed twin girls to the world over the weekend. They named them Skye and Jordyn. 11.17.18 ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/fZB1NIZk8i — Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) November 18, 2018 Congratulations to Westbrook and his wife on this joyous moment […]

Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder is logging in career-highs in four major statistical categories. As observed by Redditor goochbruise, Paul George is averaging career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Specifically, he’s putting up 24.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 2.5 steals through the first 15 games of the season. So there’s a possibility that Paul […]

It was another tough loss for the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, as they fell to the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, 110-100. With the Suns now 3-12 to start the season, some frustration appears to be boiling over within the team. Towards the end of the third quarter on Saturday, Suns swingman Josh Jackson was […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are patiently awaiting the return of superstar Russell Westbrook. The dynamic point guard has struggled with injuries for most of the young 2018-19 season. He has only played in seven of the team’s 14 games, but the Thunder still have a solid 9-5 record. Head coach Billy Donovan’s prayers for Westbrook’s […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter and Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams are really close friends, so you knew they were going to have some fun with one another Wednesday when the Knicks took on the Thunder. Kanter played three seasons with the Thunder. He and Adams were known as the “Stache Brothers” […]

Yesterday, the entertainment world lost a great man. Stan Lee, the legendary creator of the greatest superheroes in Marvel Comics history, passed away at 95 years of age. His legacy is marked by the popularization of superheroes and the worldwide acceptance of geek culture. In honor of Lee’s outstanding contribution to our generation, we thought […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star small forward Paul George says Brooklyn Nets swingman Caris LeVert knows where to reach him. LeVert suffered a devastating leg injury Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It’s unclear if LeVert fractured his ankle or leg, but either way, Paul George knows exactly what Caris LeVert is going through and can […]

Carmelo Anthony only played one season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but Thunder head coach Billy Donovan says he enjoyed his time with the veteran small forward. Anthony has been the topic throughout NBA circles Monday. The Houston Rockets are widely expected to part ways with Carmelo in the coming days. Billy Donovan saying, for […]

Russell Westbrook is truly one-of-a-kind. Interesting, crazy competitive, explosive, athletic, angry, exciting, plus he wears crazy outfits. Westbrook is widely recognized as one of the best all-around guards in league history. He has incredible quickness, an unparalleled jumping ability, and he attacks the rim relentlessly. He is a point guard, which only adds to the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George stood up for former teammate Carmelo Anthony, dispelling the narrative of a cancer-like effect of his inclusion on the Houston Rockets’ roster after a subpar 5-7 start to the season. “Honestly, the reason the Rockets aren’t succeeding is not because of Melo,” said George on Monday morning. “It has […]

The Dallas Mavericks take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday night, and Mavs coach Rick Carlisle has high praise for Thunder big man Steven Adams. Steven Adams is one of the most underrated players in the game. The 25-year-old is averaging a double-double this season, putting up 14.0 points and 10.5 rebounds while shooting 57.7 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Dallas Mavericks Saturday night, and star point guard Russell Westbrook will miss his third straight game. Westbrook suffered a left ankle sprain against the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 5. Russell Westbrook listed as out tomorrow in Dallas. — Brett Dawson (@BDawsonWrites) November 9, 2018 In seven games […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook may not have played in Thursday’s home game against the Houston Rockets, but that wasn’t going to stop the explosive guard from having fun on the bench. The Thunder blew out the Rockets, winning by a final score of 98-80 for their seventh-straight win. The Thunder’s offense […]

Sports photographers take hundreds or even thousands of pictures every game. Since they are professionals, almost all of them are good. But only a few of them can be called picture-perfect, such as the one featuring Steven Adams of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Check out the photo below featuring Adams in what looks like a […]

Houston Rockets small forward Carmelo Anthony made his return to Oklahoma City Thursday night, and the veteran scorer received cheers from the Thunder crowd. Anthony played last season with the Thunder, but it wasn’t the right fit on the court. Melo averaged a career-low 16.2 points per game during the regular season and shot only […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook will not play Thursday night at home against the Houston Rockets, according to head coach Billy Donovan. Westbrook suffered a sprained left ankle on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The seven-time All-Star missed Wednesday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers as well. Russell Westbrook is out tonight […]

The NBA salary cap can be confusing and frustrating for fans, but imagine how Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo feels when he learns how the intricacies of the collective bargaining agreement could cost him millions this offseason. Danny Leroux of The Athletic is reporting that the timing of Oladipo’s trade to the Pacers could cost […]

Russell Westbrook has been battling through injury this season and the Oklahoma City Thunder star is now dealing with an ankle sprain. Unfortunately, he’ll miss another game when the Thunder take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Royce Young of ESPN is reporting that there is no timetable on a return yet because they want […]

After what seemed like a season-ending injury for Oklahoma City Thunder stud Russell Westbrook on Monday night, the team was absolutely relieved to learn that it was nothing more than an ankle sprain for the former MVP. Teammate Paul George shared his thought process immediately following Westbrook’s scary fall. In a postgame interview, Paul George explained […]

In a very light moment during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Steven Adams was seen hilariously leaning his body on Anthony Davis. It appears the 7-foot Adams has a soft spot for the Pelican big man. Here is the video of Adams’ surprisingly funny gesture via Streamable: The Thunder, who […]

Oklahoma City Thunder supporters were given a proper scare on Wednesday night when superstar point guard Russell Westbrook was forced to exit the game after landing awkwardly on New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis’ foot. Thankfully, it appears Westbrook and the Thunder have averted a disaster after X-ray results on the former MVP’s left […]

Barely 10 games into the season and the Oklahoma City Thunder are finding themselves hanging on to the number eight spot in the West after a narrow victory against the Pelicans. Monday night’s win extended their winning streak to five games, after dropping their first four games of the season. Monday night’s victory came at […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that star point guard Russell Westbrook suffered a left ankle sprain Monday night at home against the New Orleans Pelicans. Westbrook turned his left ankle badly during the third quarter and was screaming in pain. He left for the locker room and didn’t return to the game. Per the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook suffered a left ankle injury Monday night in the third quarter at home against the New Orleans Pelicans and was forced to leave the game. Westbrook was seen screaming on the floor in pain. The entire crowd at the Chesapeake Energy Arena immediately went silent. Russell Westbrook […]

After starting the season 0-4, the Oklahoma City Thunder are on a four-game winning streak and small forward Paul George says the team is playing with a different energy and swagger. The Thunder have defeated the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards as part of their ongoing streak. Two of those […]

After starting their season with four straight wins, the New Orleans Pelicans have now lost five straight games. Most of that has to do with the injury of their superstar Anthony Davis. Davis missed some games recently due to an elbow injury. After missing the team’s matchups against the Jazz and the Nuggets earlier in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Washington Wizards Friday night on the road for their four-straight win, and Thunder star small forward Paul George reached a personal milestone. George, 28, scored his 10,000th career point versus the Wizards at the free-throw line. Paul George’s free throw at 11:11 in the third quarter was his […]

Thunder star small forward Paul George scared some fans in Oklahoma City Thursday when he said he’s dealing with a left foot injury he initially suffered during the preseason. Head coach Bill Donovan, however, has known about it for a while. George, who re-signed with the Thunder in the offseason on a long-term contract, says […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is known to be the ultimate competitor on the court. He hustles for every loose ball, plays tenacious defense, and is known to leap for boards usually reserved for the 7-footers on the court. Because of this, ex-Thunder head coach and current Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks is […]

When the Houston Rockets announced the retirement of Jeff Bzdelik last September, no one knew how much of an impact he had made until now. The Rockets’ associate head coach was responsible for improving the team’s defense and he did just that. Without him, the Rockets are struggling with a 1-5 record. Another team that […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night on the road for their third-straight win, star small forward Paul George told reporters he’s dealing with a left foot injury which he initially suffered during the preseason. George, who re-signed with the Thunder in the offseason on a long-term contract, says he’s suffering […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook is all about theatrics. The explosive guard loves to put on a show, home or away, and he did just that Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets. The Thunder were up 106-102 with roughly 40.0 seconds left in regulation. Russell Westbrook had the ball at the top […]